Gabe's gaze lingered on the empty driveway, his mind reeling from Amby's hesitation. The sound of the car's engine faded into the distance, leaving an unsettling silence in its wake.
He turned away from the window, his eyes scanning the dimly lit room as if searching for answers. "What is wrong with her?" he muttered to himself, his eyes narrowing in frustration.
His eyes scanned the dimly lit room as if searching for answers. "I offered her everything. Wealth, security, a life of luxury. What more could she want?"
He rose from his chair, his long strides devouring the distance as he paced across the room. The soft carpet muffled his footsteps, but his mind was a jumble of conflicting emotions.
"Frustrating human," he growled, his fingers drumming a staccato beat on the armrest of his
