Gabriel’s POV
I was walking through the quiet street, my mind half on school, half on Carlota. I just couldn't stop thinking about her, which made me realize how much I was struck by her. She does have a lot of effect on me, even though she doesn't know it yet.
I turned a corner, still thinking about all those things. My lips curved slightly, remembering the times she had teased me, pushed me, and yet somehow made me feel like I had to protect her.
Then a voice called my name. “Gabriel!”
I froze, glancing around. Who the hell is calling me so loudly? I narrowed my eyes, trying to locate the voice. “Who’s there?” I asked, my voice calm but firm.
A man stepped out of the shadows. I hadn’t seen him before, but he looked completely strange to me. He had broad shoulders, a long coat, a fac
