Chapter 28

Skylar looked half-asleep in her chair, her head drooping. Her father was trying to keep her relaxed and was visually examining her binds, although he was not touching them; upon closer inspection I saw that they were silver chains and she had burn marks on her wrists. I growled furiously, knowing that silver caused a werewolf considerable pain, prevented them from Shifting, and drained them entirely. "There's a padlock," Her father said, voice tense. "Maria will you look for the key? Search the clothes outside, too." I nodded and did as asked, rummaging through the sack of items on the table while keeping an eye on Gabriel and Will. "Who sent you?" Gabriel was snarling. He was now pinning the vampire while Will stood nearby. The vampire had no chance to struggle against Gabriel's imposing strength. The vampire attempted to sneer. "Like I'm going to tell you," he hissed. Gabriel swiftly punched him in the gut and the creature howled in pain.