The Past 9:
The Alpha King, Leonard, took the central seat on the large couch. Gabriel, however, remained standing, his entire attention focused solely on Amelie, who appeared so beautiful that he was unable to tear away his gaze from her.
"Your Highness, please take a seat," Norris, Amelie's father, said humbly, gesturing toward the surrounding chairs.
"After Amelie," Gabriel replied instantly, his gaze never leaving her face.
Alpha King Leonard let out a hearty, amused laugh at his son's single-minded response. He turned his attention to Amelie, who was peering at Gabriel inquisitively. "Miss Amelie," the King announced with a warm smile, "take a seat, please, and bring the Prince with you, else he is likely going to keep standing until the sun sets."
Everyone smiled at the Alpha King's remark.
"Dear, sit beside Prince Gabriel," said Irene in her soft tone.
