Chapter 27 Another Man

The medical kit was the only kit available in the apartment, which Emily had packed just to deal with altitude sickness. Gabriel didn't say a word, which meant his silence was approval. Before leaving, Amelia looked back and gave Emily a triumphant smile. When the sound of the car engine came from outside, Emily walked to the door and was ready to lock it when a large hand pushed it open from the other side. Gabriel was back. The coldness from the night air clung to him, and his eyes were dark, unreadable under the light. The frustration Emily had been holding in finally erupted. "What are you doing back here?" she snapped. Instead of answering, he slammed the door shut behind him and stepped closer, his tall frame looming over her. The oppressive pressure rolling off him forced her backward until her shoulder blades hit the cold wall, with nowhere left to retreat. The next second, he braced one arm against the fall beside her head and trapped her between his chest and the w