Ran Away Pregnant Came Back Alpha Heiress (Amelia and Damien) novel Chapter 147

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**Night Whispers Forgotten Names – Colin Shah 147**
**Chapter 147**

**Jake’s POV**

The moment the King’s decree echoed through the hall, I felt a storm brewing within me. Confronting him was an urge that clawed at my insides, yet deep down, I understood the futility of it. His mood was dark, a tempest of rage and distrust, and I could easily envision him dismissing my pleas with a wave of his hand, perhaps even condemning me to the same fate as Amelia—locked away, labeled ensorcelled, as if my very existence was a curse that needed to be contained for my own good.

Instead of seeking the King, I turned my attention to the true architect of this nightmare. Sienna had been the one to plant the seeds of doubt in the King’s mind, whispering venomous lies since Amelia first stepped foot in our lives. I knew she had seen Amelia as a threat from the beginning—a witch, in her twisted perception.

As I made my way to the courtyard, I found Sienna tucked away in a shadowy corner, indulging in a glass of wine. The sight of her, so composed and indifferent, ignited a fire within me. She barely acknowledged my presence, her focus solely on the delicate movements of pouring the ruby liquid into her glass, the bottle glistening under the dim light.

I forced myself to keep my voice low, knowing that any display of anger would only serve to draw attention from the gathering court members, all of whom were eagerly anticipating a spectacle. They thrived on drama, not dialogue, and I could sense their thirst for blood—Amelia’s blood. It was a miracle they hadn’t already called for her execution, demanding she be burned at the stake.

“A witch? What madness is this?” I muttered under my breath, incredulity washing over me.

With barely contained fury, I stepped closer. “How could you do this?” I spat at Sienna, my voice steady despite the tempest raging inside. I wanted to scream, to knock the glass from her hands and shatter the calm facade she wore like armor.

“All I did was tell the truth,” she replied, her tone icy and detached, as if she were discussing the weather rather than the fate of an innocent woman. It was the demeanor of a criminal who reveled in their deceit, unrepentant and smug.

“That’s absolute nonsense,” I shot back, my frustration boiling over. “You’ve sent an innocent woman to rot in a cell. She’s pregnant, Sienna! Have you even thought about what horrors she might face in there?”

“I didn’t lie,” she insisted, her eyes flicking toward me with a hint of disdain. “You’ve been blinded by your infatuation. You trusted her too quickly, believing her every word. She must have bewitched you, Jake, just like she did Mom and Dad. She’s turned you against me.”

“Your actions turned us against you,” I countered, my voice firm. “This isn’t about Amelia; it’s about you and your jealousy.”

“It has always been about her,” Sienna shot back, her eyes narrowing. “Everything was perfect until she arrived.”

“That’s a lie you tell yourself,” I replied, shaking my head. “Things may have been quieter, but the tension between us has been brewing for years. Amelia is merely the spark that ignited an already volatile situation. You’ve been acting out for far too long, pushing boundaries and testing limits.”

I remembered the incident from a year prior, when Sienna had been caught shoplifting. The sister of the Alpha, she had everything she could ever want, yet she craved the thrill of defiance. She couldn’t pin that on Amelia.

“You’re all under her spell,” Sienna hissed, her conviction unwavering. “I’m the only one who truly cares about this family. Uncle still listens to me. I warned him to keep Amelia at a distance. If he lets her get too close, she might try to manipulate him as well. If only you could see her the way I do.”

“If only you could see her the way our parents and I do,” I retorted, my patience thinning. “Amelia hasn’t bewitched us, Sienna. We simply recognize her for who she is—a kind-hearted woman caught in an unimaginable situation.”

Sienna shook her head vehemently. “It was too soon. You acted like you’ve known her forever, even when you had just met. It doesn’t make sense. But Uncle sees the truth. He will do what needs to be done, what you all are too enchanted to recognize.”

It was clear that Sienna had entrenched herself in her beliefs, and no amount of reasoning would sway her. Continuing this conversation would only dig her heels in deeper, solidifying her resolve against Amelia.