Gabriel stepped out of the car, his eyes scanning the perimeter before he quickly opened the door for his mother. The royal bodyguards had already formed a discreet but impenetrable perimeter around the building, ensuring that no threat could approach the Queen.
They moved through the lobby and up to the apartment where Juniper was staying.
Gabriel allowed his mother to step in first, following her closely. Inside, Juniper was seated on a sofa. The moment she saw the Queen, she stood up instantly, bowing her head in a formal greeting.
"Your Majesty," Juniper murmured.
Gabriel walked over to Karmen, who was standing near the window. Before a word could be exchanged between the men, Mabel turned to them.
"Gabriel, Karmen... Please leave us," Mabel requested. "I would like some private space to talk with Juniper."
Both of them immediately stepped out of the door, shutting it behind them.
