Page 130 of My Unexpected Mate

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN – The Medallion

Gabriel’s POV

Aria smiled brightly when Nick said we will be going to her old village soon.

“What is going on in the city?” Annie asked and placed the empty beer bottle on the table.

“The streets are completely empty,” I said. “The city is covered in smoke and there is constant screaming coming from the main square. It is much worse than it was just a few days ago. It is only a matter of time before they start rummaging through the suburban area.”

“I should tell my parents to go to our cabin for a while,” Nick said. “They haven’t been at work in a few days, anyway. Most of the companies are closed permanently. Some of them moved their headquarters to a less dangerous area.”

If Victor continues with this inquisition at this pace, there will be no such thing as a “less dangerous area” soon. We have to stop him.

“You have a cabin?” Aria asked him.

“Yes,” he nodded. “It’s deep in the woods. They should be safe there.”

“Tell them,” I said. “They should leave as soon as possible. As should we. I think it would be best if we left early in the morning.”

“I agree,” Nick nodded. “We should go pack.”

“How much time do we have to pack?” Annie asked worriedly.

Aria chuckled. “No amount of time is enough when it comes to you and packing.”

Nick and I laughed, and Annie frowned.

“I need to be prepared for everything,” Annie said.

“Pack only essentials, Annie,” I smiled.

“You are not helping, Gabriel,” Aria chuckled.

Annie rolled her eyes and took Aria’s hand in hers.

“You are going to help me, A,” Annie said and pulled her up.

Aria shook her head and smiled. “I have no other choice.”

“No, you don’t,” Annie said.

Nick and I laughed and stood up, walking behind them. Nick stopped at the front door.

“I will go home and talk to my parents,” he said. “I will pack a bag and be here as soon as I can.”

“You are sleeping here?” I asked him.

“Of course,” he said and opened the front door. “I will be back in an hour, tops.”

I nodded and closed the door behind him.

I turned toward the stairs and started walking upstairs. I heard Annie ask Aria which sneakers she should pack, and a huge grin spread across my face. I wouldn’t want to be Aria right now.

I walked past Annie’s room and peeked inside.

“How is it going?” I asked with a smile on my face.

Aria looked up at me and mouthed the words save me.

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