The following week

They arrived by car, the trip was exhausting. To Sombra's surprise the "event" was being held at a nightclub/bar. Which would explain the choice in clothing he picked for her. A mini black dress that sparkles, black pumps, and a thin crystal bracelet. She's dressed for a party. Reyes is in odd attire however. He's wearing a mask for one, and a belt filled with weaponry. It would make sense for him to be a party pooper. But, why bring her in front of a large group of people? Won't he fear that she'll notify someone she's been kidnapped or flea from his grasp? There's more to this situation than she can comprehend. Another confusing situation...

Once she is out of the car, she realizes she is in a city. A dark shady area of a city, but a city. The club is just as ominous. It's guarded by two men in suits carrying guns. Perhaps that's why he knows she won't escape. She'll get shot at for acting suspicious.

Reyes is standing near the entrance waiting for her to move. Noticing that she's slowing him down, she scurries to him. When entering he club, he has her on his arm. Like she's his date. The entire room is filled with silence as they enter. They're staring... Not only that, but everyone in the room is also human. She hasn't seen so many people in one spot in a while. It takes a minute, but everyone returns to their own business. Do they fear him? Is this a Talon operated club? He must be more powerful and influential than she wanted to believe. He must have the authority here.

They are placed at a booth that oversees the entire club. She hasn't been around this many people in so long. She's nervous. What if she makes a wrong move? Will he punish her?

A waitress comes and asks what they would like to drink. Reyes orders water that he knows he won't drink, but insists that Sombra have a martini. Taking a few sips calms her nerves a bit, but she's still on edge. Is this a test? Must she prove her loyalty to him here? In front of all these people? The temptation to run off lingers...

Receiving a signal from a man who is on the other side of the bar, Reyes takes his leave. Sombra is sitting at their booth alone. He left her as though she was a coat he was using as a place holder. She doesn't like being an accessory. It upsets her. She sees everyone else dancing and having a good time with one another, but here she is alone and suffering.

She reminds herself to be relieved, he's not around her for the moment. After finishing her drink, a young man approaches her table. He's flirting with her. She's taken back by this and triple checks to see if that nutcase is anywhere to be seen. Nope. And what's the harm in having a little fun? She accompanies the man out on the dance floor. He likes her. He's asking her a billion questions. Such as where her accent is from, what are her hobbies, and so on. She can barely keep up. Her mind is spinning. She loves this. She's actually having a regular conversation with someone.

They dance for what feels like a lifetime to Sombra. She's smiling and he's making jokes. He's wonderful. He convinces her to head outside with him so they can talk in private. She agrees. He continues to emit his charm while they chit chat outside in the alley next to the club. Wholeheartedly amused by her, he asks if he can take her home for the night. She's completely forgotten about Reyes and says yes a thousand times. But, before they can hold hands and go off into the moonlight, a familiar dark figure appears.

Sombra can't even open her mouth or blink it happens so fast. The man is on the floor underneath the figure's boot. Sombra gasps covering her mouth in shock. She had forgotten about Reyes sure, but he is being a bit extreme.

"Let him go!" she shouts.

She can't see his reaction underneath that mask he's wearing, but she's certain it's one of his sick twisted grins. He steps down harder on the man's head. She can hear his face crushing into the pavement.

"Oh God...let him go! Let him go! He doesn't deserve this!" her voice is strained from shrieking like a dying animal. She messed up, she'll acknowledge that, but he can't possibly want to kill this man.

In a bland tone he asks, "If you care so much for him, why haven't you tried to help?" But, Sombra can't help. She knows if she tries to assist the man she'll get hurt too. The young man's body is now convulsing. He'll die soon if Reyes doesn't stop.

"Gabriel, please stop!" her words are almost incoherent, but he understands her. She really does know his name. Exactly how much about his past has she discovered?

It takes a moment for Sombra to realize she called him by his name. She had no other option. Perhaps it will soften him.

He kills the man.

No remorse, no second thought. The light in the man's eyes fade away right in front of Sombra. It was as if Reyes devoured his soul. This man's death wasn't a dream or an accident. His body was still before her. Death is permanent. This psychopath is a monster. No conscience left. He's a monster, an actual fucking monster. To end a man's life in a second without care. It came so naturally to him, like breathing.

He brought Sombra here on his arm and she misbehaved. What did she think would happen? "You're an embarrassment. This man's death is your fault," his voice is cruel. Sombra doesn't know how to react. She just watched a senseless murder and it was her fault. Her thoughtless actions caused this. The sound of that man's skull being destroyed echoes in her ears. It's sickening. There's something beyond wicked in Gabriel Reyes. He is in a place far from saving. Gone. Sombra holds her head in shock. She's hyperventilating. She needs to escape. This maniac is unpredictable and there's no telling what he might do to her. Someone has to help her. She needs to find someone to help her. She runs.