Samantha slammed the door shut, her eyes wide with shock. She stood frozen, staring blankly ahead.
Amanda's brow furrowed. "Who's at the door? Prince Charming?" she asked, her tone light and playful.
Samantha's silence made Amanda know that the person at the door wasn't Michael. Amanda's curiosity got the better of her. She strode to the door and flung it open.
Gabriel stood on the threshold, his eyes locked onto Amanda's. His smile creased the corners of his eyes as he stepped forward.
"Can I at least come in?" Gabriel asked, his voice low and smooth.
Amanda's eyes sliced through Gabriel, her gaze piercing. She crossed her arms, forming a fortress across her chest.
Gabriel's smile faltered, his eyes darting to Amanda's closed-off posture.
"Amanda, I can explain—"
Her gaze never wa
