Chapter 115

"Hmph, sounds like I deserve a thank-you then." Lilah huffed, slipping out of Gabriel's arms. Gabriel looked down at her, that teasing smile tugging at his lips. Lilah's cheeks flushed pink. "You were in a meeting—why didn't you say anything?" If she'd known he was busy, she wouldn't have barge in like that. "You popped up outta nowhere like a wild kitten. How was I supposed to warn you?" Gabriel chuckled, eyes fixed on her in her pajama getup, and couldn't help but reach to pinch her nose. Lilah batted his hand away, face still red. "You're the wild cat here." She stood and walked toward the bathroom. "We need to get ready. Professor Dr. Harrison called—said the President and First Lady invited us for lunch." It was a bit of a drive to the Amber Palace, so they couldn't afford to be late. "Got it." Gabriel responded after a slight pause, then headed into the walk-in closet to change into a more formal suit. Once Lilah was done washing up, she joined him. She glanced through her option