Gabriel pov I released a long breath, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders at the possibility of having my sister by my side in this fight. But still, some questions needed answering. "Who else knows about this?" I asked, racing through the potential list of allies and enemies. "Only a select few," Laura admitted. "But I think it's time to bring in reinforcements. This threat is too great for us to handle alone." I nodded in agreement. "We'll need to tread carefully. We can't afford any missteps, especially with the lives of our loved ones at stake." Laura's gaze softened, a flicker of regret crossing her features. "I never wanted to cause you pain, Gabriel. I hope you can understand that." I nodded, a sense of resolution settling within me. "I do understand, Laura. A

