Finally finding her voice, though quiet, she breathed “Where is everyone?” Who cares about everyone? Where was Grace and Elijah? They promised they would not leave her! After chewing a piece of meat and washing it down with a swing from the dark-colored bottle, Alpha Blaez spoke. “I sent them out.” His voice was deep, cocky, maybe even annoyed. Gabriella flinched when he picked up a knife, yet calmed slightly when he put it to use on his steak. He shook his head at her obvious panic while chewing again. “Grace said she wouldn’t leave me,” Gabriella blurted. “Oh, believe me. She didn’t want to.” A smirk played on his lips. How was it that this all happened when she wasn’t paying attention? Had she been so drawn into her thoughts? “I didn’t hear you say anything to a