CHAPTER 241: NOT CHANGED TOWARD ME

Amelie emptied the bags and went to the washroom. As she washed her face, she looked at herself in the mirror. She gazed at the pendant on her neck and held it. "No matter what Gabriel says, I am dependent on the others. Why am I weak?" Water droplets trickled down from her forehead to her cheeks to her chin.

Grabbing the towel from the cabinet, and dabbed it across her face. In the beginning, when she ran away from her pack, she had decided a lot of things from becoming stronger to becoming independant.

If Gabriel hadn’t come in her life, she would have to protect her and Noa alone. With him by her side, everything was easy, but she felt she was too dependant on him. For everything.

Exiting the washroom, she let the towel hang on the chair and sat on the bed. Her eyes moved to the door, feeling the musky scent that started to spread across the room.

Gabriel was on the door and walked in, shutting it behind him.

"You can lay on the bed," Gabriel suggested.

"I will after having dinner. You should freshen up," Amelie pointed. She observed that he looked troubled. Even during their return journey, he was quiet most of the time. While Amelie tried talking, Gabriel would end the conversation before turning all silent.

’He suddenly decided to leave the palace. Ge definitely looked upset from his mother. I hope he opens up with him,’ she thought.

A knock on the door grabbed her attention. She pulled the doorknob and let the servants inside. They set the table for them before heading out.

As Amelie again shut the door, she heard her phone buzzing. She rumbled through her purse and pulled out the phone. It was from Carlos.

It bewildered him that he called her at such an hour. It wasn’t late, but she felt a little odd, thinking if everything was fine at his end. Without delaying further, Amelie answered his call.

"Did I disturb you?" Carlos mused. "I was going to hang up."

"No. You didn’t disturb me. How’s grandma? I wanted to call you, but I felt you would be disturbed," Amelie said.

"Grandma is better now. I’ve landed in the capital," Carlos replied.

"What? You’re in the capital!" Amelie exclaimed in shock.

Gabriel had come out and heard her speaking on the phone. He changed into his night clothes and sat on the sofa, not wanting to disturb her.

"Yeah. I thought to give you a surprise," Carlos said, smiling.

"Carlos, I returned to San Ravendale today. I’m not in the palace. Could you perhaps come here? I am so sorry. I should’ve informed you too that my mate and I weren’t in the palace," Amelie said, looking at Gabriel.

"Don’t be sorry. I didn’t even inform you that I was coming. Fortunately, I’m on the airport. I’ll take the flight to San Ravendale then," Carlos asserted, not taking it as a discomfort.

Gabriel had approached Amelie, gesturing to her to put the phone on the speaker.

She immediately did it.

"Hey, Carlos. I’m Gabriel."

"Oh, hello! I’m at the airport right now. You need not to be worried. I’ll be there shortly. But you may have to stay awake to let me in," Carlos said cheerfully.

"Of course. When you buy the ticket, just drop a message to Amelie about your landing time. I’ll send a car for you beforehand," Gabriel stated.

"Sure. Thanks, Dude," Carlos said. "I’ll buy the ticket then. See you later." With that, he hung up the call.

Amelie lowered the phone to the mattress.

"Let’s have our dinner," Gabriel held her hand, pulling her up gently.

"Don’t you inform your father about your safe arrival here?" Amelie questioned.

"I never inform him. Besides he must be busy related to Luke," Gabriel replied, walking to the sofa. As they sat on it, he served the meals for Amelie first.

"Are you upset that I act so stubbornly and rude to my parents?" He handed her the spoon.

"No. I am not upset with you. In fact, I am confused what happened to you suddenly. You are hiding something from me. Did your mother do something?"

"I’ve nothing to hide from you," Gabriel said, smiling. "From tomorrow, we will be back to our normal lives. No more palace drama," he muttered.

"Hmm. We have so much work left pending. I hope Carlos can help us. He is directly related to the witches, so I am hoping he can help us find the answers." She started eating, turning quiet and so did he.

Once finished, Gabriel call for the servants. Amelie checked her phone quickly and read Carlos’ message. "His flight will land in four hours," replied Amelie.

"Hmm. I’ll tell Albus to send a driver," Gabriel said. Just then, he realized he had relieved Albus from his duties. Not sharing it with Amelie, he went downstairs to give out the order to a driver.

Crossing the hallway, he encountered Albus.

"Your Highness, I refuse to go back to the palace. I will leave the work than going there. I am aware how I’ve hurt you by sharing the matter with the Queen, but my hands were tied. Please don’t ask me to leave your side," Albus requested.

"Let’s talk in the morning," Gabriel said. He walked past Albus and felt the vibration of the phone in his pocket. Taking it out, he saw it was from Casaio.

Gabriel cut it, not wanting to answer when his phone again rang. This time, he answered the call, bringing it to the ear. "You left without informing. What’s going on?" Casaio asked.

"Nothing. I felt it was the time to leave," Gabriel replied.

"Mom must have done something. That’s why you left. Just tell the truth," Casaio murmured.

"Yeah. She is the one, who gave access to Riley to enter the palace," Gabriel finally said, causing Casaio’s eyes to go wide.

"For real?"

"Why would I lie? She’s not changed toward me. So, I’m not returning to that fucking place ever. I just hate everything about that place now," Gabriel said and cut the call.