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The circle of gray hoods tightened around them, and Silas, with no other choice, signaled his men to begin a cautious retreat.

Outnumbered by the gray-hooded figures, they were at a disadvantage.

Gabriel's sneer cut through the tension. "Silas, I'm not going to make this hard for you. You're the Sheriff, after all. Some respect is due," he said, his voice dripping with mockery