Chapter 340
Author: Gem Lynne
last update2024-09-11 19:40:21

Gabriel turned sharply toward the mirror, staring intently at his reflection. His eyes scanned his face, particularly focusing on his pupils.

*"My lenses are in place,"* he thought with relief. *"Phew. I thought she saw my real eye color."* He glanced back at Camella, puzzled by the dazed look on her face. *What’s wrong with her?* he wondered silently.

"What?" he asked softly, a hint of curiosity in his voice. "Why are you staring like that? Do I have something on my face?"

Camella shook her head. "No."

"So, answer me then," he prompted, a bit more insistent this time.

“You’re asking about a safe," she replied. "That’s why."

"Huh?" Gabriel blinked, feigning confusion.

"I’m surprised by your question, Gabriel," she continued, her tone almost suspicious. "If we had a safe, you’d know about it. Why are you acting like you’ve never been in every nook and cranny of this house?"

Gabriel quickly searched for an excuse. “Oh… I, uh, thought maybe you got one recently, you know, for extra secu
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