As Gabriel stepped out of the car at the airport, a sense of unease pricked at the edges of his consciousness. He glanced around, taking in the bustling activity of the terminal, but everything seemed ordinary at first glance. 

As he walked towards the entrance, two men suddenly appeared from his periphery, one on each side. Their movements were swift and purposeful, their demeanour serious. Gabriel's heart skipped a beat as he recognized the signs of trouble. 

"Master Gabriel," one of the ...