"You're not involving yourself in this case anymore," Casaio said firmly this time. "Besides, you're leaving for San Ravendale. It's not like you can go around every day hunting for the perpetrator. I'll handle the rest of the work from here onward."
"You're right but it's not easy to find her," Gabriel admitted with a nod.
The ride back to the palace was quiet. As they stepped out of the car, they spotted Amelie waiting for Gabriel in the foyer.
The moment their eyes met, both began walking faster, until they closed the distance between them. Amelie threw her arms around him, and Gabriel pulled her close, lifting her slightly off the ground in a tight embrace.
As her feet touched the floor again, she cupped his face between her palms. "You scared me," she whispered, her eyes still radiating the concern for him.
"I'm sorry," Gabriel murmured, pressing a kiss to one of her hands. He gently nuzzled his nose against hers, their foreheads nearly touching.
