"Let’s go over there!" Amelie exclaimed, her eyes lighting up as she pointed toward the glass bridge arching gracefully over the stream below.
As they strolled onto the bridge, stopping at its center, Amelie took a moment to admire their surroundings. She noticed how couples nearby were holding delicate paper lanterns, some scribbling wishes or names onto their surfaces with quiet smiles.
"Wait here for a moment," Gabriel said gently, offering her a quick smile before stepping away.
Left alone, Amelie approached the glass railing, leaning slightly as she peered down at the stream below. The crystal-clear water shimmered faintly, catching the early hints of dusk. "I wonder if the water will start to glow as night falls," she murmured to herself, her reflection wavering softly on the surface.
A sudden voice broke her thoughts. "Excuse me, could you take our picture?"
Amelie turned to see a young woman standing beside her with a camera in hand. "Of course," she said, accepting the device with a warm smile. She snapped a few pictures, ensuring the couple looked just right.
"These are perfect! Thank you," the woman beamed, showing the photos to her mate, who nodded in approval.
"Are you here with someone?" the woman asked curiously.
"Yes, with me," came a familiar voice.
Amelie turned her head to find Gabriel standing close behind her, his arm sliding around her waist with possessiveness.
"If you’d like, we could take a photo of you two as well," the woman offered graciously.
"That would be lovely," Amelie said, pulling out her phone and handing it over.
Gabriel slipped his other hand behind his back and offered a heartfelt smile. Amelie, unable to hold back her joy, leaned her head gently against his shoulder, her eyes crinkling with a bright, genuine smile.
The camera clicked, capturing the moment in a perfect frame. As they relaxed their pose, Amelie accepted her phone with a small nod of thanks.
"Thank you," she said, her gaze lingering on the photo. The image made her chest warm.
"I think I’ve seen you somewhere before," the man beside the woman said thoughtfully, his eyes narrowing as he studied Gabriel. "May I ask your name?"
"Gabriel Sinclair," he answered calmly.
The woman gasped, her eyes widening as realization struck. "The Third Alpha Prince?"
Immediately, both she and her mate bowed slightly in respect, offering polite greetings to Gabriel, and to Amelie, who stood frozen, the attention suddenly making her self-conscious.
"That really wasn’t necessary," Amelie said, her smile faltering a little as embarrassment crept into her voice.
"It wasn’t necessary, but thank you for taking our picture," Gabriel said with an easy smile.
The couple gave one last polite nod before walking away, leaving Gabriel and Amelie alone again. As their footsteps faded, Amelie let out a soft sigh.
"I thought no one would recognize you here," she murmured.
Gabriel didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he reached behind him and brought out the delicate paper lantern. "I bought us these," he said, holding them out. "Let’s write our wishes on it."
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