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Gabrielle started coughing loudly, feeling that Quinn wouldn’t be able to hold back much longer and would rush in to rescue her at any moment.

“She will never forgive you… sir… her brother… he’s my mate… the man standing out there,” she played the only card she thought could save her life.

She could only hope it would work.

Zarek stared at her for what felt like an eternity.

Suddenly, a deep, cynical laugh escaped his lips, sending an even greater chill down her spine; his sharp fangs