-Anastasia- I could understand why Gabriel wanted me to get used to his place, and it almost felt natural walking into his apartment again, as if I lived there as well. Maybe I could one day agree to the idea, but for now, we settled on having dinner together. For the first time, no somber topics were brought up during the meal, and Gabriel told me a few stories about him and his friends. I could see why they were so close, yet I grew interested in the other hybrids in the area, the ones he warned me about. “So, how do you prepare me for a meeting with the other hybrids?” I inquired. “Those you aren’t friends with.” “I’m not close friends with them,” he clarified. “Some I only work with or know through friends.” “How many are there for me to meet? I know there are more than I know pers

