Chapter Twenty-Four Battle for Immortal LivesJules let Luca lead Nick and herself through the house and out the back door where the rest of the group was chattering excitedly.
Eileen must have managed to convince Gabriel to join the rest of them because the two of them approached the commotion seconds later. Gabriel looked awkward and nervous, but his presence was a step in the right direction.
“Hello Mr. Prentiss,” Hayley greeted.
Gabriel’s eyes widened.
“Hayley,” he said stiffly, “you are part of this?”
She nodded. “Wait,” Eileen said. “You took my husband’s English class, didn’t you?” Eileen asked with a smile.
“We all did,” Monica interjected.
“Duh, he is the best teacher at Aboit High,” Hayley said with a smile.
Jules walked over to Gabriel, while Eileen chatted easily with Mo
