Chapter 205: To drag him back
Late at night, Amelie quietly slipped out of the bedroom, careful not to wake Gabriel. Her sweet cravings had become more frequent lately, especially at odd hours like this.
Padding softly through the dimly lit corridors of the palace, she reached the kitchen. The cool tiles met her bare feet as she opened the refrigerator, then pulled open the freezer. Her face lit up at the sight of a familiar treat.
"Red velvet," she murmured with a smile, pulling out the small ice cream box and hugging it like a stolen treasure. She gently shut the fridge door.
"You should’ve asked me to bring it for you," came a deep voice from behind her.
She nearly dropped the box, but caught it.
Amelie spun around, her heart thudding in her chest. Gabriel stood in the doorway, his hair tousled, eyes half-lidded with sleep and his shirt’s buttons were half-opened.
"How did you wake up? I made sure not to disturb your sleep," Amelie spoke in a hushed tone, not wanting anyone, especially the servants in the palace to wake up.
Gabriel appeared beside her in the blink of an eye. He got on his knees and put the slippers before her. He lifted his head,
"I have decided to stay more cautious. Also, you came to the kitchen barefeet," he muttered and stood up. Her heart fluttered more with that sweet gesture. Then, he gently took her hand and guided her to a chair. After washing his hands, he pulled out a glass bowl and a spoon, placing them in front of her.