Elara's POV
Gabriel was so lost in his thoughts to the point that it scared me. What was he thinking about? How to attack Adrian next? Or his next plan to attack Jordan?
I had to clear my throat loudly, snapping him out of whatever dark thoughts he was in.
Gabriel Cross jolted slightly, he adjusted his posture and smiled, widely and mischievously.
Mum noticed it and asked. "Gabriel, everything okay with you?" She asked.
He chuckled. "Never been better." The way he said it, slow and deliberate, it made my stomach twist in anxiety.
That smile on his face was less of reassurance and more of a warning.
Without another word, he handed me my laptop. I did not say anything.
Turning around and attempting to walk away, Gabriel's next words caused me to freeze.
"Elara." He started in
