The following morning, Gabriel was halfway out the door when Amelie caught up to him, extending his wallet.
"You almost forgot this," she said with a soft smile.
"Thanks," Gabriel murmured, sliding the leather wallet into his trouser pocket. He lingered for a moment, his mind already half-occupied by the grim reports from the night before.
"Kate is heading to San Ravendale today," Amelie reminded him. "Try to meet her before you head to work."
Gabriel paused, his hand reaching out to tenderly tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "I thought she was set on organizing a grand party. What changed so suddenly?"
"Brother Nick won't be able to make it," Amelie replied. "Gridlock is buried under heavy snow. While he could teleport, the Luna Queen advised him to conserve his energy, there's no sense in straining himself when the whole family will be gathering for Christmas anyway."
