INDIGO (RISE OF CRIMSON)

CHAPTER 67

Gabriel went on, “Even if I did release you, whatwould Ellish do with you?”

“He’ll come for me,” the demon hissed, a malevolent smile on his face, his thin lips pulled back from fangs.

“We shall see.” Gabriel looked over his shoulder ather. “Have you seen enough?”

She nodded, unable to speak. The thought of abrightly lit gas station full of reality seemed very far away.

They stepped out into the hallway and Gabriel pulledthe door after them. “I apologize for the shocking introduction,but it seemed the best way to make you believe me.” He stoppedsuddenly, his body rigid, as if he was listening.

Natalie strained, but she couldn’t hear anythingexcept Miles’s sudden coarse laughter.

“I told you they’d come for me!”

“God damn it,” Gabriel cursed. “Shut up, you foulcreature!” He pulled Natalie close enough to hiss into her ear,“There is someone here. It may be nothing, but it could