Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146: The way you imagined

"Casaio had come!?" Raidan asked his wife as they finished supper, setting his glass down with mild surprise.

"Yes," Mabel replied, rising from her seat. "He returned to San Ravendale. There’s still work left undone, especially now that Gabriel won’t be there for a while."

They stepped out into the evening air, strolling side by side through the palace garden. The night was calm, the fragrance of blossoms trailing behind them.

"Kate’s in San Ravendale as well," Raidan added, a faint smile curving his lips. "The council agreed that Gabriel’s actions against Alex were justified. They raised no objections. As for Alex’s parents... they’ve been stripped of their titles. They’ll live the rest of their days serving in the pack as commoners."

Mabel then pointed, "Yet, you couldn’t save Ethan. He was your friend."

Raidan’s eyes darkened slightly. "What Ethan’s son did crossed a line. It was unforgivable. I had to let the council pass judgment. I couldn’t allow personal ties to endanger Gabriel’s future, he already has more enemies than he deserves."

"You’ve been erasing those enemies one by one for years," Mabel said softly as they halted near an old tree.

"Every time I look at this tree, I’m taken back to our youth," she whispered, a warm smile appearing. "We’ve come a long way, Raidan. And no matter how I’ve changed or how difficult I’ve been... you always stood by me. I’m grateful for that."

Raidan turned to her and gently took her hand, giving it a tender squeeze. "And I always will."

"You took my warning lightly though," Mabel said.

"Are we on this again?" Raidan sighed, shaking his head. "Gabriel and Amelie are married now. Let their destinies unfold on their own. You tried countless times to keep them apart, but fate had other plans. They chose each other, Mabel, they found their mates in one another."

Mabel’s gaze drifted, her eyes losing focus as if caught in the past.

"Mabel," Raidan continued in his steady voice, "we don’t know everything about their pasts. But one thing I do know, your coldness has always created a wall between you and Gabriel. That boy has longed for your warmth, and your silence only made him feel like a stranger in his own family."

He looked at her with softness. "I believe Gabriel will lead this kingdom to new heights. He may not be the way you imagined, but his heart is in the right place."

Mabel didn’t respond. She stood quietly as if she had grown weary of hearing the same truth repeated. Her silence stretched for a moment.

Then she pulled her hand free from his and turned.

"Let’s go inside," she said, her voice calm, yet distant, as she walked ahead, leaving Raidan to follow behind with a heavy heart.

~~~~~

Karmen stared at Casaio in disbelief as he watched the guard unlock the cell. "What are you doing, Your Highness? Why are you letting Mortis go?" he asked in frustration. "We have yet to discover who wanted Amelie to be kidnapped a night before the wedding," he added.

"I’ve found out. There’s no need for further interrogation," Casaio stated.

Karmen stared at him simply, but didn’t object.

"Don’t tell Gabriel," he ordered.

"I’m his beta. I cannot hide anything from him," Karmen clarified to him.

"You will because it’s my order, Karmen," Casaio said, his eyes turning red, showing his authority.

Karmen lowered his gaze and bowed. "I understand," he replied. "But what should I answer if Gabriel asks me?"

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