"Nathaniel is in the library."

"I need to drink some water."

"Chloe." Gabriel reached for her hand before she could escape to the kitchen. "Don't make excuses."

"But my throat is dry. See," she made smacking noises."Very dry. I need tons of water."

"Why are you so worried?”

Her brows knitted. "I have never done this before, Gabriel. I can't help but feel nervous."

During the ride back home, Chloe reasoned everything out.

With the way the Agency was acting, she might be under contract ...