Chapter 130: I’m ready, Gabriel
Gabriel lifted Amelie’s veil, revealing the radiant face he’d longed to see. His eyes softened as he caught the shimmer of tears clinging to her lashes. Gently, he brushed them away with his thumb before cradling her face in his hands.
"Why are you crying?" he whispered tenderly. "This is a moment of happiness."
"I’m not crying," Amelie murmured in a trembling voice.
As Gabriel leaned in, her eyes fluttered closed, and their lips met shortly. Still clutching her bouquet, her hands instinctively slid around the back of his neck, pulling him closer into the kiss.
Cheers and applause erupted throughout the hall, echoing with joy. Mabel clapped politely, a strained smile gracing her lips. She was the only one, who wasn’t happy with their reunion.
Their kiss slowed before they finally pulled apart. A hue of red bloomed across Amelie’s cheeks as Gabriel stole another soft kiss, and the couple embraced, locking the moment into memory.
With the official ceremony drawing to a close, Amelie and Gabriel turned to seek blessings from their elders. When Mabel stepped forward to embrace Amelie, she placed a gentle yet formal pat on her back.
"Welcome to our family," Mabel said with a composed smile. "I trust you’ll uphold the legacy of the Sinclair name."
Amelie nodded, offering a warm smile in return. Though her heart wanted to tell the Queen why she chose Gabriel despite the warning she gave, she held them back. This wasn’t the right moment for it.
"Your Majesties," David began respectfully, "we didn’t offer anything to Amelie before the marriage was fixed. But now that the ceremony is over and we return to our pack, we’ll certainly send—"
"There’s no need for that, David," Raidan interrupted gently in his usual warm tone. "If you feel your daughter needs something, of course, you’re free to give her whatever you wish. But as for us, we have everything we need. Your daughter has become a part of our family now, and that alone is more than enough."