Chapter 42: A past connection
Gabriel’s words always brought Amelie peace of mind. Even now, when he reassured her, she couldn’t help but wrap her arms around him in a warm embrace.
"Thank you," she whispered, her voice quivering. The overwhelming surge of emotions, intensified by the hormonal changes in her body, caused tears to spill down her cheeks, even though she hadn’t meant to cry.
Gabriel sighed softly, holding her close as he gently patted her back. He could hear her quiet sobs. After a moment, he pulled away just enough to cup her face, his thumb brushing away her tears with care.
"You don’t need to cry," he murmured, his violet eyes locking onto hers. "This is a happy occasion."
"I know." She lowered her head.
After she had calmed down, Gabriel said, "Let’s sleep then."
They slid under the blanket, and Gabriel switched off the lights. This time, Amelie didn’t turn her back to him. Instead, she lay facing him, her gaze lingering on his in the dim glow of the moonlight, filtering through the curtains.
"I heard you earlier," she whispered.
Gabriel frowned slightly. "Heard what?"