"Kate likes Karmen?!" Gabriel repeated in disbelief. "Wait a second, was that why you asked me the other day about Karmen's ideal type? Because of Kate?" He arched a brow, eyes narrowing slightly. "Why didn't you just tell me? Why keep it a secret?"
Amelie sighed. "Because Kate didn't want anyone to know," she admitted. "She was afraid of being judged or of things becoming awkward. But I had to say something now because the Queen is considering marrying her off to someone else. I couldn't just sit back and watch that happen." She paused, then added, "That's why I asked you to call Karmen, to ask if he would be willing to pursue something with her, or, if not, to make it clear so Kate doesn't keep clinging to a false hope."
