54 Fangs & Burning Touch

Gabriel's voice resonated across the room, the fierceness behind his voice stilling everyone momentarily. Lenny was the first to move and approached the coffee table, picking up the roll of cash before taking Esme's hand from her lap and placing the notes into her hand as he lowered his face and kissed her knuckle. Gabriel's hand shot out and gripped Lenny's wrist, but it didn't seem to concern the human. 

Lenny looked up from her hand, unfazed by Gabriel's grip tightening and smiled. "You do not owe me anything, kid. I am sorry your apartment wasn't safe enough. I could show you some others with better security that is still affordable."