“What madness has taken over you, Faye?” he growled at me.

I ignored him as I tossed my shoes into the box. He suddenly grabbed my box and flung it across the room, scattering the things in it.

“Do I have your attention now?” he hissed at me.

I scoffed, “You can have the box and the clothes. In fact, I want nothing from here that has been tainted.”

“Just stop!” he snarled, grabbing my shoulders and shaking me roughly.

“Leave me alone before I break your fucking fingers!” I snapped.

Gabriel looked startled as he stared at me, “What’s gotten into you, Faye? This is unlike you.”

I scoffed bitterly, “Unlike me? You enjoyed it when I listened to every fucking thing you said right? Now I’m fighting back suddenly I’m possessed!”

“Calm down so I can explain what’s happening,” Gabriel snapped.

I knew he was going to tell me another tale but unlike before this time I had no intention of entertaining it.

“Start talking then,” I shrugged.

Gabriel sighed, “I know you're upset which is why I didn't tell you about this. Lily is sick. She has cancer.”

He stared at me, waiting for a reaction but I kept a straight face. I couldn't care less.