pte

to make her first official appearance alongside Gabriel, a step which would mark their bond in the eyes of this enigmatic world of which she was stil

a felt a shiver run through her under his intense gaze. He approached slowl

he could feel a quiet strength in his presence, an invisible but overwhe

room the moment they walked through the door. The looks were both intrigued and inquisitive, proof that their appearance together did

," she murmured, looking a

his world is hungry for new alliances, new faces. But don't

around them, like an invisible barrier he had erected to protect her from others. But this protection was also a constant remin

nd perfectly polite smiles. Gabriel shook hands, exchanged greetings, and Léna realized how comfortable he was in this uni

comment with an enigmatic smile. "It's rare to see you in such c

I'm sure everyone will notice soon enough. » He let out a slight laugh, bu

r kept her on her guard. This possessiveness, this protective air that he wore so natu

In every conversation, he expressed himself with ease and precision, capturing everyone's attention. He was respected, feared, a

corner of the room. There, far from view, he

» he asked, as if tryin

midating." I'm not used to a

g very well, Lena. This world is unforgiving

eyes for answers. "Why are you so prot

his face. "Maybe because I feel

. " Responsible ? But

are deeper than the length of meetings, Lena. I don't like seeing the p

ction and a fear that she could not repress. There was a dark side to him, a control that

l took one last look at her, as if wanting to make sure she was ready for the rest of the evening, t

astery of each exchange. She suddenly felt strangely alone in the middle of this crowd, as if Gabriel, desp

the car, Gabriel turned to her, looking at

k of this evening,

world... is more complex than I imag

estimate your strength, Lena. You have something these peop

t... why this possessiveness? Why are you actin

know what this world can do to people like you, Lena. Those who en

within her, a desire to understand, to break down this wall of mysteries that separated them. She was afraid, of course

she was about to get out of the ca

ou saw tonight is just a pr

smile. "I'm starting to understand, G

the beginning of a transformation. She didn't yet know whether to run or let herself be carried away, but she

ed, she felt that her life was