Chapter 217

Vincent was the first to open his mouth, breaking the silence between us.

"Caroline, can't we talk about it before you decide?"

Vincent's request sounds reasonable... but right now I don't have much time.

Previously I had the upper hand because I had what Gabriel wanted; Bastien Archer support as well as the Basilisk Pack...

But now that I know Alex is being held in the territory of the Silver Moon Pack, my previous confidence is fading fast.

I looked into Gabriel's green eyes that were still watching me and shook my head slightly.

Gabriel Adler was not an easy opponent.

"I'll go with him" I repeated in response to Vincent's question. "Don't worry, I can take care of myself."

Vincent groaned in annoyance but covered his mouth after Balthazar threw him a sharp glance.

"Can't I accompany him too?" asked Dad, who had been observing the situation silently all along.

Gabriel flashed his friendly smile again to

Dad and shook his head firmly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Brennan... It's not that I don't