"Wear this one," Gabriel whispered, standing close in front of Amelie as his gaze fixed on her.
To him, nothing mattered more than his mate’s choice. Because Amelie liked that dress more than the others, he felt she should wear it on their wedding day.
"But–" Katelyn didn’t speak further as Gabriel gave her a stern look, wanting her to stay quiet.
"I’ll change then," Amelie said and went ahead to the room near the staircase.
Once she was gone, Katelyn complained to Gabriel. "This third dress would have been better. She needs to look more regal," Katelyn pronounced.
"She’s carrying a baby too. It will be uncomfortable for her to carry such a heavy gown on the day of wedding," Gabriel replied. He then excused himself and went to the room, where Amelie was present.
As he reached the door, he found it was locked from inside. Gabriel knocked on the door when Amelie quickly opened it.
"Kate, help me..." Amelie paused upon seeing Gabriel. "Could you please call a maid to help me?" she urged.
Gabriel, however, stepped into the room and shut the door behind him.
"I’ll help you. I’ve seen your body a few times," Gabriel said, smirking at her. Before she knew, he stood right behind her.
Amelie turned to face him, bringing her hair to the front. "Hurry then," she said.
Gabriel stood right behind her and opened the buttons carefully. "How do you feel with my mark?" he asked. "I know I made a haste in that."
"No. That’s not true," Amelie refused. "I am glad you marked me." She tilted her head slightly and he noticed a smile on her lips. His fingers found the zipper on the back of her gown, which was hidden beneath those buttons and he slowly pulled it down.
Amelie’s back was visible to her eyes and he gulped.
"You can wait for me outside," Amelie whispered, taking a step forward.
But Gabriel caught her wrist, thus stopping her from walking away. His mouth pressed on her earlobe as his nose rested on her head, inhaling the scent of her shampoo. His hand moved from her wrist to her belly as he drew her close, causing her back to press against his chest.
Amelie’s eyes fluttered shut, feeling how her chest started rising and falling with the sudden closeness. The gentle caress of his hand on her lower belly made her feel too happy. Was Noa feeling joy as well?
"Noa feels the same joy as their mother feels," Gabriel whispered in her ear. His hot breath turned her knees weaker.
And then, he turned her around. His hand was on her nape, his eyes glued at hers. A grin appeared across his lips when Amelie closed her eyes, giving her permission to kiss.
Gabriel, however, teased her. He would brush her lips on hers, but wouldn’t fully kiss her. Depriving her of him was fun. Amelie got annoyed and opened her eyes. "Why are you doing that? Just kiss~" she couldn’t finish off her words as she realized how desperate she sounded.
She bit her bottom lip, drawing the blood from it. Gabriel then sucked on it before nibbling her both lips. Her eyes grew big because of the sudden kiss. He tasted the trickle of blood on her lip before diving his tongue into her mouth, teasing hers. He held her firmly, deepening their kiss until their lungs ran out of oxygen.
Pulling away, Gabriel wiped his lips with his thumb. "That’s what we call a kiss. I should leave before I pounce on you," he whispered with a smirk and left the room.
Amelie took deep breaths and shook her head. "His kisses are so addictive," she murmured. Recalling, how her kisses with Alex were bland, she realized she never truly enjoyed it. ’Why was I in such a relationship where I never value my own joy?’ she thought.
Once Amelie changed into her regular clothes, she stepped out with the gown draped over her forearm. A staff member from the renowned brand approached her with a professional smile and gently took the dress from her.
"Do you need any alterations, Miss?" the woman asked politely.
Amelie shook her head, a soft smile on her lips. "No, it’s perfect just the way it is."
"That’s wonderful. Then, your gown will be delivered the day before your wedding. The payment has already been taken care of, so you don’t need to worry," the staff lady informed her with a courteous smile.
Amelie glanced toward Katelyn, silently wondering if she had arranged it.
Katelyn chuckled softly. "Gabriel did it before any of us could even think about it," she said warmly. "My brother’s going to be a wonderful husband to you, Amelie."
Her bright smile made Amelie’s heart flutter.
Meanwhile, Albus turned to the maids and instructed them to serve refreshments to the bridal brand’s staff. Then, he gently urged Amelie, "You should get some rest now."
She nodded with gratitude, but her thoughts were already elsewhere. She wanted to find Gabriel, to thank him for the gown, and perhaps... for so much more.
Arriving outside his room, she said, "Gabriel, I’m coming in. Thank you for the payment you already made." She went in and found him shirtless with her back toward him.
The wolf tattoo on his back made her gulp as she wondered if he looked that mighty in his wolf form.
"I’ll talk to you later, Louis," Gabriel said and hung up the call. He turned to gaze at Amelie, who was still in a daze.
"What were you saying?" Gabriel asked and he went to the cupboard to take out a t-shirt.
"Ahh... I-I was thanking you for the gown and everything," Amelie said, fidgeting with her fingers.
"You’ve thanked me a lot of times," Gabriel said, sliding the door of the cupboard. He wore the t-shirt she bought for him and looked at her.
Amelie smiled seeing how he put on the t-shirt she gifted him.
"I’ve just begun to pamper you, Ame. By the way, the black card I gave you is for the shopping purpose. You should use it for yourself."
Amelie’s steady heartbeats again rose, feeling the delight she couldn’t explain in the words.
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