Chapter 198: The overprotective mate
"Kate, I’ve been looking all over for you!" Amelie’s voice rang down the hallway. She approached them swiftly, and gently looped her hand around Katelyn’s arm.
As she reached them, her eyes landed on the Alpha King and Luna Queen. With a poised smile, she offered a respectful bow.
"Your Majesty. Luna Queen."
Gabriel’s concern surfaced instantly. "Weren’t you asleep?" he asked, his brows drawn with worry.
"I woke up five minutes ago," Amelie replied softly. She then turned to Katelyn, a playful pout forming on her lips.
"You went out without me? And here I was thinking we were a team. Anyway, come on, I have something to show you."
Katelyn blinked, slightly stunned by Amelie’s sudden and cheerful interruption. Her anger had just been simmering moments ago, but now, her footing faltered.
Gabriel, on the other hand, was barely holding his temper. He clenched his jaw, feeling robbed of the perfect opportunity to confront Katelyn and put an end to her reckless behavior. Amelie’s interference, though well-meaning, had derailed it all.
"Dear, let the kids enjoy themselves," Raidan said lightly as he turned to his wife. "Shall we return to our quarters?"
Mabel gave a small, gracious smile in agreement. "Yes," she murmured, and together they turned to leave.
Both Amelie and Katelyn bowed respectfully as the King and Queen walked away. But the moment their footsteps faded, Gabriel stepped forward and firmly pulled Amelie aside by the arm, distancing her from his sister.