"You're not going to fire her, are you?" Gabriel's voice became a little more desperate and his hand gripped Elle's tightly. He wasn't going to let them take Elle away from him. She was his. She belonged to him. "I promise, I'll ask first next time."

Angela pursed her lips tightly, in an almost smile. It was like she knew something they didn't. "You'll see to it that you don't, Gabriel. I would hate to have to punish you. After all, you have so much potential. You could be the best agent we've had yet."

Gabriel couldn't help but swell a little at her praise. The best agent they ever had. Because he had potential, he was special. Which was probably the reason why he seemed to only be getting a warning for killing Candice instead of a more severe punishment.