That night when Gabriel finally checked into his hotel room , he instantly let himself collapse onto the couch , his mind swirling with a mixture of emotions . Exhaustion gripped his body as he finally allowed himself to relax after a long and mentally draining day .
His suit , once perfectly pressed and professional , now lay haphazardly strewn across the couch , just like his chaotic state of mind . As he loosened his tie , the fabric no longer felt constricting around his neck . It was as if releasing the tight knot only emphasised his desperate need for freedom from the burdens that weighed him down .
Gabriel had always been the protector , the one who would do anything to shield his loved ones from harm . But tonight , he found himself torn between conflicting loyalties .
Becaus
