The weight of the conversation lingered in the air, even as Gabriel shifted his attention to his phone. His mind raced with the ongoing tension between Damian, his mark, and the contract, which continued to haunt him. However, Anabelle's message served as a reminder of the next steps. The Blue Ether Project moving forward was significant. He had hoped for this moment, but the timing could not be more complicated.
"Looks like we have a week to prepare," Gabriel muttered to himself as he responded to Anabelle. His tone was even, but he could feel the urgency growing. Will the meeting at the palace provide the answers he seeks, or will it only add to the already tangled web?
Theo leaned over the table, his voice low and wary. "What's that? Another scheme? "Another project you are involved in?"
