Chapter FIFTY SIX

GABRIELLE I made the call to Lucian and he told me to remain where I was, that he was on his way back. A shaky breath escaped my nostrils, why did Derek send that text? Was he around here? Perhaps he was watching me this instant? I shuddered inwardly and started to drop my phone on the bed when my eyes caught sight of a shadow behind me. A half scream managed out from my mouth before the shadow moved in a blur, a cold hand was clasped over my mouth, turning my screams into muffled sounds. I bit the hand hard, a curse left my attacker's mouth as he spoke. "Do not move, don't scream!" My body froze at the sound of the familiar voice. His hand went tight around my mouth while his other hand had a firm grip on my shoulders, he slowly turned me around to face him. Slowly, he took off the black mask that shielded his face and I was staring into the familiar face. Derek. I studied him still in shock at how he had suddenly appeared. He looked so much different, the harsh lines on his face wer