"You should sleep," Gabriel told Zilia softly as he lingered at the chamber door, the last to leave.
"Thank you, Gabriel," Zilia said with gratitude. "If you hadn't acted so quickly, then…"
"Nothing would have happened to Casaio," Gabriel assured her, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Goodnight." With that, he stepped out into the dimly lit corridor.
Not far along, he encountered Estelle, who had just returned from her duties.
"Everyone has been captured, Your Highness," Estelle reported promptly. "How is Prince Casaio? Is he recovering well?"
"Yes. He's resting now," Gabriel replied.
Estelle exhaled in relief, whispering a silent thanks to the Moon Goddess.
Gabriel studied her for a moment, then asked with genuine intrigue, "You're the only female beta I've seen working with such dedication. Why is that? I've rarely known women to take on such a role, and you do it commendably."
