"Gabriel wouldn't let me join," Louis complained with a heavy sigh, his gaze fixed gloomily on his glass of whiskey. He tilted his head to look at Karmen. "Did you even try asking him?"
"No. Gabriel is firm in his decision," Karmen stated flatly. "Why are you so adamant about joining the Alpha Prince's circle anyway?"
"I told you my reasons the other day," Louis murmured. He took a long, final sip, draining the glass before setting it down. "I think I'll have to speak to his wife. I've heard he never refuses anything Amelie asks of him."
"And how exactly are you going to manage that?" Karmen chuckled with a tone of skepticism.
"I have my ways," Louis stated. He looked down at his empty glass with a taste of bitterness in his voice. "I've helped Gabriel with countless tasks over the years. He could have at least considered bringing me into the inner circle," he muttered. He paused, his expression shifting to something more somber. "By the way... Has Ophelia disappeared for good?"
