"Are you sure I'll be safe here?"

Stacy peered nervously around the grand church with high vaulted ceilings. Its tall stained glass windows emanated bright colors despite the outside darkness.

"Yes, Stacy. I can't let you go home just yet. Not until I find who captured you."

"What about the police? What is going on?"

Gabriel put his hand on her shoulder. "All you need to know is that you are safe here. I need you to trust me."

Stacy looked into his eyes. "I trust you. You saved my life, Gabriel."

She had such a cute innocent smile. His mind started to wander as he brushed her blonde hair...