GABRIELLE POV
She had never seen Leo armed before. She couldn’t deny that it scared her. On top of that, knowing he was being threatened only intensified her unease.
Seeking a moment to collect herself, she slipped into the bathroom to wash her face. Leo followed closely behind, his presence both reassuring and unsettling at once.
“Is everything okay?” Leo asked, closing the door behind him.
“I was just a little nervous,” she admitted, turning to face him.
“You don't need to worry. No one will hurt you,” Leo reassured her with a calming voice.
“I trust you,” Gabbie replied, her voice wavering slightly.
“Is it trust?” Leo whispered softly, his hand brushing through her hair.
“All my life,” she began, closing her eyes briefly.
He lifted her and set her on the sink, then he reached
