"Kate likes Karmen?!" Gabriel repeated in disbelief. "Wait a second, was that why you asked me the other day about Karmen’s ideal type? Because of Kate?" He arched a brow, eyes narrowing slightly. "Why didn’t you just tell me? Why keep it a secret?"
Amelie sighed. "Because Kate didn’t want anyone to know," she admitted. "She was afraid of being judged or of things becoming awkward. But I had to say something now because the Queen is considering marrying her off to someone else. I couldn’t just sit back and watch that happen." She paused, then added, "That’s why I asked you to call Karmen, to ask if he would be willing to pursue something with her, or, if not, to make it clear so Kate doesn’t keep clinging to a false hope."
"Karmen is a beta," Gabriel said as he sat down on the bed, running a hand through his hair. "He already rejected her, Amelie. And yet, Kate had the nerve to tell Mom that there’s someone she likes." He let out a humorless chuckle. "Mom’s going to lose her mind when she finds out it’s Karmen."
His eyes darkened with concern as he continued, "You know Karmen, he’s not the type to let Kate get close, especially knowing how far my mother can go. He’s cautious, maybe even scared. Not everyone has it in them to stand up to my mother the way I did when I pursued you."
"I know," Amelie said softly, sitting beside him. "But Karmen is a strong beta... Maybe your mother will reconsider, even if just a little," she added in a hopeful whisper.
Gabriel shook his head. "Never. She’ll never let her only daughter marry a beta, not even one as capable as Karmen. And Karmen would never go against the royal family, especially not my mother." His violet gaze darkened as he turned to look at Amelie.
"I know him better than anyone. He watched me suffer under her control. The last thing he’d ever do is willingly involve himself with her."
Amelie lowered her eyes. "Then Kate should move on... She’s been holding on to her feelings for a long time."
"She’ll have to," Gabriel said grimly. "Karmen will make sure it ends for good. He doesn’t have feelings for Kate. He never did. There was never even the slightest chance he’d fight for her and he shouldn’t."
"Hm," Amelie hummed.
"Even Karmen didn’t tell me that Kate confessed to him," he muttered, almost to himself. "You should’ve told me, at least."
"I’m sorry," Amelie said quietly, lowering her head. "I didn’t mean to keep it from you."
Gabriel stared ahead on the wall. "Give me a kiss... maybe then I’ll consider letting go of this anger."
Amelie glanced at him, a small smile tugging at her lips. She leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to his cheek.
Though Gabriel’s face remained neutral, both he and his wolf jumped with happiness. Then, Amelie reached up and cradled the back of his neck, turning his head toward her. Her lips met his in a tender kiss, coaxing him. She nibbled softly at his lips, inviting him to kiss her back.
Pulling away slightly, Amelie gazed into his eyes. "Don’t be angry. I kissed you... Didn’t you like it?" She pouted, her lips adorably pushed forward.
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