Aliana lifted her gaze to Gavriel and noticed how his earlier playful mood had completely soured at the mention of Owen.
Smiling softly at him, she teased, "I can smell your bloodlust from here."
"I am trying to think of one good reason why I should not just rip him apart," Gavriel replied in a low voice as he closed the distance between them.
Aliana saw the absolute seriousness in his eyes and, for a moment, she wondered if he truly meant it.
Nevertheless, she took his hand. "You can't, because he's Jade's brother."
"He might be her brother, but Ana... should that man ever cross a line with you, I hope you know no reasoning on earth will stop me."
He said no more, but Aliana understood he would follow through on his threat.
Just then, her phone chimed. "Let us see what he sent together."
When Gavriel remained silent, she led him to the sofa and sat beside him.
Opening her messages, she frowned. "It is an audio clip."
