Gabriel kept staring at the door even after Paxton left. His face was full of confusion, like his mind was running in circles. I could tell he was replaying Paxton’s words again and again because that was exactly what I was doing too.

“What did he mean by that?” he whispered, almost talking to himself. “If only I knew… knew what? Why say something like that and just walk out?”

I tried not to look too interested. I didn’t want him digging into things he wasn’t supposed to ...