Clarissa's gaze lingered on Gabriel with barely concealed anticipation. As long as she obtained an Elixir of Tranquility potion, she was certain her strength would rise another level.
"You can leave first," Gabriel said lightly.
Silvan and Adrian were equally tempted by the potions, but they knew their place. Without hesitation, they nodded and withdrew from the room.
Clarissa, however, remained.
She leaned closer to Gabriel, her delicate face blooming with joy. "It's been so long since I last saw you. I really missed you, Dear."
Gabriel glanced at her, the corner of his lips curving into a faint smile. "Without me around, life must've been lonely."
Clarissa nodded eagerly. "Every day I waited for you to return. While you were gone, Zora bullied me again and again. Now that you're back, I can finally hold my head high."
At the mention of Zora, a cold glint flashed through Gabriel's eyes.
