Chapter 5

"Samuel?" Gemma turned around and saw Samuel standing at the entrance of the alley.

She froze, took her hand off the man's shoulder, and her smile disappeared.

Samuel didn't say a word. He looked at her calmly.

"W-What are you doing here?" Gemma stammered, flustered. She pushed the man's hand away and quickly straightened her clothes. "I—"

Samuel didn't answer. He looked at her and turned to leave.

"Wait." Gemma caught up and grabbed his arm. "Samuel, you—"

Samuel jerked his arm away, saying icily, "Get out of my way."

Gemma was a bit shocked by how indifferent he was.…