Gabriel
Ulysses and I were staring each other down, wondering who would make the first move. I was hoping he would listen to me, to reason. But the moment I opened my mouth, I realized he wasn't going to drag this out. He was here to do a job. And, if I knew Victor, there was a time limit to it.
"Ulysses--
He waved his hand and I was immediately cut off. His silent, controlling command hit hard and strong. My throat closed off and the will to fight against him kept me in place. At least he hadn't completely immobilized me. Though, Constance might have ensured that wouldn't happen again when she'd had her show down the night she'd killed Michael.
In his gaze I saw the heartbreak and how torn he was over this ultimatum he had been presented with. But, ultimately, it was his choice. He w
