The Enemy In The Shadow

Chapter 113: The Enemy in the Shadows

Gabriel arrived within minutes, the screech of tires outside confirming his presence before Diane even reached the door.

By the time she unbolted the locks, he was already there, pushing past her into the house, eyes scanning every corner like he was searching for ghosts. 

His body was tense, coiled like a predator ready to strike.

"Where?" he demanded.

Diane shut the door behind him. "Upstairs. He—" She hesitated, her throat tightening. "He was waiting for me."

Gabriel's jaw clenched, his fists curling at his sides. "He was in your house."

Diane's voice was trembling and stuttering at the same time. "Y-yes..."

Gabriel turned, his green eyes burning like a wildfire.

 "He shouldn't be out. I don't care how powerful his connections are—he was locked away. Someone helped him."

Diane nodded, already knowing where this was going. "Then we need to find out who?"