Chapter 54
As Gabriel and Amelie finished their breakfast, a servant approached and bowed slightly. “Princess Katelyn has arrived and is waiting in the living room p>
The two exchanged a quick glance before rising from their seats. Together, they made their way to the living room, where Katelyn stood up from the couch upon seeing them.
“Amelie, I came to see you,” Katelyn said warmly. “Would you help me choose an outfit for the evening gala p>
Before Amelie could respond, Gabriel’s voice cut in. “If you’re thinking of taking her to the main palace, then don’t.” He stepped slightly in front of Amelie and his gaze locked with Katelyn’s. “Anywhere but not there p>
“Then I’ll ask my attendant to bring the dresses here,” Katelyn said, pulling her phone from her pocket. Gabriel didn’t respond, though his sharp gaze briefly flicked toward the door as he sensed his beta’s presence.
“I’ll return shortly,” he told Amelie gently, then stepped out of the living room.
“Amelie, please, have a seat,” Katelyn offered as she raised the phone to her ear. She gave clear instructions to her attendant to deliver the gowns to the eastern palace, then hung up.
Turning her attention back to Amelie, she added, “Don’t mind my mother’s words. She’s… complicated. Her relationship with Gabriel has always been tense. Even I struggle to understand it p>
Amelie lowered her gaze. “I should’ve been honest last night, but I wasn’t. Still… I don’t blame the Luna Queen p>
“It must’ve been difficult,” Katelyn said with a tone of understanding. “But I’m glad you made it through. If you want justice, speak to my father. He won’t let it go unpunished. And as for your sister… I don’t understand how someone could betray their own blood like that p>
Amelie looked up at her, surprised by the warmth and understanding in Katelyn’s voice. She had expected judgment, perhaps even disdain, but instead, the princess offered empathy.
“You don’t feel uncomfortable seeing me with your brother?” Amelie asked, almost hesitantly.
Katelyn shook her head with a gentle smile. “No. You didn’t do anything wrong. You couldn’t have known Alex would betray you. What matters now is that you survived—and Gabriel chose you p>
“Thank you,” Amelie whispered, her voice trembling slightly. “Your words… they mean more to me than you know p>
“Ewan’s mate is out of danger,” Karmen informed Gabriel as the two men sat in the shaded gazebo of the eastern palace garden. “He’s been safely brought to the capital. I’ve already informed the Alpha King p>
“Good,” Gabriel replied.
Karmen, quick to catch the lack of enthusiasm in Gabriel’s voice and narrowed his eyes slightly. “Did something happen between you and the Queen?” he asked, keeping his voice low.
Gabriel let out a faint sigh, his fingers tapping lightly against the armrest. “She summoned Alex Morgan and David Conley to the palace,” he began. “Things escalated quickly. In the midst of it all, Amelie revealed her pregnancy… and she confessed her feelings for me.” A small smile tugged at his lips. “She even managed to surprise me, right in the middle of all that chaos p>
“What?” Karmen stared at the prince in shock. “So, what happened next? I hope Amelie wasn’t punished. The Luna Queen’s temper is… well, unpredictable p>
Gabriel arched a brow. “Do you really think I’d let anyone lay a finger on her?” His voice held a firm edge. “Dad stepped in too. He understood and made sure to calm my mother down. After that, I just left with Amelie. It was too much to deal with. There’s a limit to how much toxicity one can tolerate p>
Karmen could see the weariness in Gabriel’s eyes. It carried the burden of silent battles with a mother who never truly saw him.
“If the King accepts your decision, then everything else will eventually fall into place,” Karmen said with a light smirk. “So… I assume you’ll be marrying Amelie p>
“Yes,” Gabriel replied, a warm smile tugging at his lips. “I have plans. I’m going to surprise her at the gala p>
“Your mother is going to throw a fit,” Karmen remarked dryly.
Gabriel chuckled, leaning back in his seat. “Let her. I stopped caring a long time ago. Anyway, you should get some rest. I’ll see you in the evening. Amelie’s with Katelyn right now. Hopefully, my dear sister won’t cause any trouble for my woman p>
“The Princess is the most sensible among all your siblings. Let the two ladies talk,” Karmen said, leaning back comfortably. “Besides, I’m not tired. So, what do you plan to do about Alex and David? Did Alex confess anything? And did David apologize to his daughter p>
Gabriel’s jaw clenched slightly. “Alex stayed silent. He knew better than to lie in front of us. As for David His expression darkened. “I believe he’s caused Amelie more pain than he admits. I need to look deeper into the Conley family. There’s something twisted in the way they’ve treated her. And since she wants them to suffer, I’ll make sure they do p>
Karmen exhaled slowly, watching his prince closely. “Just remember… Amelie’s not like you. She’s soft-hearted. The kind that still sees light in people even after they’ve broken her. Don’t forget how she reacted the first time you showed her your way of justice p>
Gabriel’s gaze dropped briefly, recalling the fear in her eyes that day.
“I remember,” he said. “But this time, I won’t let anyone hurt her again. If justice is what she wants, I’ll deliver it. My way or not, I’ll protect her and her pup. She’s chosen me today, and I’ll give her everything I can p>
Karmen held his gaze for a moment, nodding in silent approval.
As the two men stood, Gabriel glanced toward the palace. “Take your usual room and get some rest p>
“I will,” Karmen replied, watching his friend walk away.
Just before Gabriel disappeared around the garden path, he paused and turned slightly. “I hope you find only joy from now on. And I hope you finally get what you’ve always yearned for p>