Chapter 94: Savoring her warmth
"Flora envies Amelie — that much I’m sure of," Gabriel said, his voice laced with bitterness. "But it doesn’t matter anymore. For what she’s done, she’ll suffer the worst punishment imaginable."
"She should," Skye agreed firmly. "Did you arrange for Jodie’s arrest as well?"
"Not yet," Gabriel replied, his frown deepening. "I move based on evidence, not emotions. Once Flora is brought here, I’ll deal with Jodie too. Right now, Amelie is all that matters."
His hand moved tenderly to Amelie’s forehead, his fingers brushing lightly across her skin, offering comfort only he could give.
Skye watched him for a moment, then nodded.
"I’ll take my leave. Amelie is stable," she said softly, before turning and quietly exiting the room, leaving Gabriel alone with his unconscious mate.
**’Valko, I feel like tearing Flora apart. But I can’t act out of rage. I don’t want Amelie to ever fear me. Yet what if she asks me to forgive Flora? I have no intention of doing that,’** Gabriel spoke inwardly to his wolf.
**’Why should you even hesitate?’** Valko growled. **’Mate or not, this is about justice. We have to make the right decision — for her safety, for ours. We must make sure no one even dares to think of harming her again.’**
Gabriel hummed low in his throat, tension thrumming through his body. Just then, he caught the faintest movement of Amelie’s fingers twitching. His breath hitched as her eyes slowly fluttered open, dazed and searching her surroundings.
"Ame," Gabriel breathed, his voice breaking with emotion as he leaned closer.
"Gabriel..." she whispered weakly. "He... he was going to kill me. Then... a light... The pendant you made me wear... it shone. It protected me," she said between shallow breaths, recalling the terrifying memory.