Gabrielle POV

I heard Vincent's phone buzz. He glanced at the screen, and just like that, his expression shifted - subtle, but unmistakable.

Something wasn't right.

Curiosity tugged at me, and I stole a casual glance, pretending not to care. But I didn't catch anything before he quickly tilted the phone away and pocketed it like it was something he needed to protect. His face was a mix of guarded and uneasy.

Suspicion stirred quietly in the ...