GABRIELLA’S POV The moment the Head Warrior left the room, the silence he left behind felt heavier than before.I didn’t look up. I didn’t want to see the expressions on their faces.I already knew what they were thinking.“Gabriella,” my father called gently but I didn’t respond. “What happened?” he asked again, this time more firmly.“Nothing happened,” I said quickly.“Nothing?” Gabriel repeated, clearly not buying it. “You just told the Head Warrior you’re rejecting his son for no reason?”“I didn’t say I was rejecting him,” I snapped, finally looking up. “I said we won’t be together.”“That’s the same thing,” he shot back.I exhaled sharply, frustration bubbling up inside me.“Can we not do this?” I muttered. “I’m tired.”My father’s gaze softened slightly, but he didn’t back down.“You’re not just tired,” he said quietly. “You’re hurt.”I looked away. “I’m not.”“Then explain,” Gabriel pressed. “Did Kael hurt you? If he did, I would teach him a huge lesson on why he shouldn't m
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