Valentina The look of betrayal on Michael’s face will forever be ingrained in my memory. I felt something break inside me when his expression became cold and detached. I know he’s too angry to listen to what I have to say, but a part of me is fuming that he won’t allow me to explain. It’s not like I’ve been keeping the secret from him the whole time we’ve known each other. I barely learned about what I am myself. Ugh, it’s just so frustrating. As I approach the sounds of outraged female screams and crashing glass, I stamp my foot. “Who the hell are you? And where am I?” Sami screams as she tosses a nearby vase toward Gabriel’s golden head. Gabriel ducks out of the way with a curse and snarls, “I’m not here to hurt you! I’m helping you!” Samira’s eyes widen at his tone as she reaches

