Gabriel ended the important call and stepped back into the room. Without wasting a moment, he walked outside to check on Amelie. But as soon as he crossed the doorway, he froze.
Amelie suddenly threw her arms around him in a tight embrace. Caught off guard, his breath hitched and his steps faltered.
Her face was buried against his chest, and before he could think, his arms moved on their own, wrapping protectively around her.
"Did David say something he shouldn't have?" Gabriel asked gently.
Amelie took a step back, tucking a few loose strands of hair behind her ear. "I cursed my family for the first time," she confessed.
Gabriel's gaze softened as he noticed the faint traces of tears on her cheeks, she had cried before seeking him out.
"I trust the Moon Goddess will punish them," Amelie muttered, her fists clenched tightly.
Gabriel's voice dropped lower. "Has he left?"
