The tattooed man got into the pool first, then looked at me with a serious expression.“Get in,” he ordered curtly.I swallowed nervously and hesitantly made my way down the pool steps. The cold water stung my skin as it rose to my waist, causing my muscles to tense up instantly.“I... I’ve never learned the basic techniques, Sir,” I stammered softly, gripping the pool railing tightly.Gabriel gave a faint scoff and moved closer through the water until he was standing directly in front of me. We were so close that I could feel the warmth radiating from his body despite the chill of the water.“In my world, fear is the first thing that will kill you before a bullet does,” Gabriel said in a low voice, his tone laced with intimidation. Yet, somehow, it was strangely reassuring at the same time. “Let go of the railing.”“But—”“Let go, Cyara.”I let out a resigned breath and obeyed, releasing my grip on the pool railing. My body immediately felt unsteady, but before I could panic, a pair
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