Wathcing the girl run towards the danger, Gabe could only shake his head! What the!!! He wanted to call her out but that might alert the intruder to their presence, putting her in more danger.
Cursing under his breath, he quickly followed in her wake. However, despite his best effort, he found himself hindered by the darkness and the unfamiliar layout of the house, his progress slowed by the obstacles that loomed in his path. He'd barely made it to the base of the steps when he saw her shadowy figure disappearing upstairs.
He'd reached halfway, when she heard the sounds of scuffling begin and a man's loud groan, followed by more sounds. Finally, his heart pounding in fear... he saw them.
