Chapter 117

Rest here, lock the door, and don't open it under any circumstances. There's a bathroom here if you want to take a cold shower. Gabriel's lips formed a thin line, and veins popped on his arms as he held his left palms to his sides.There was something different about him -- like he was in a hurry to be somewhere else. He refused to meet my gaze, turning slightly away from me.My gut twisted."Where are you going?" I walked over and saw his right hand moving.There's something behind his back."I'll be right outside, " he rushed to the door but stopped when I called him out."What's that in your hand, Gabriel?"A loud sigh left his lips. Slowly, he turned around and finally met my eyes, but he couldn't say anything. Instead, he stretched his hand forward and showed me what he was holding.It's a box.I staggered towards him and tried to reach for it, but he stepped away."Don't touch it, " he warned.Up close, I noticed that his hands were starting to turn red as if on fire.I furrowed my eyebrows