Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 167

Chapter 167: Please ask Amelie first

"I’ll skip breakfast. Make sure you and Kate eat something," Gabriel said, standing up from his seat.

"Is it because Amelie’s not feeling well?" Casaio asked, studying his brother’s face.

Gabriel gave a small nod. "Hmm."

"Thank you for talking with me," Casaio added sincerely. "I think I finally have some clarity on what I need to do."

Gabriel offered a brief, approving glance. "Good."

There was a pause before Casaio suddenly spoke again. "Hey... do you want to go on a run later? It’s been ages since our wolves ran together, last time was when we were kids." His tone carried a faint wistfulness. "Kate is with Amelie now, so I know you can spare me a little time."

"I went for a run this morning," Gabriel replied with a hint of a smile. "But... how about tomorrow?"

"Sounds good to me," Casaio agreed with a nod.

Gabriel turned on his heels to head upstairs, but then paused mid-step. He glanced back at Casaio.

"I’m sorry... if I’ve ever hurt you with my words," he said. "I felt you deserved an apology."

Casaio blinked, caught off guard by the unexpected apology from Gabriel. But before he could respond, Gabriel was already ascending the staircase, as though he didn’t want to wait for, or face, his brother’s reply.

A slow smile tugged at Casaio’s lips. "He’s changed," he murmured under his breath. "Should I call it Amelie’s effect?"

Shaking his head with amusement, he reached into the pocket of his long overcoat, pulled out his phone, and finally switched it on.

Casaio glanced at the screen, noting several missed calls, most of them from his father, and a few from others he didn’t feel ready to answer yet.

With a resolute expression, he tapped his father’s name and raised the phone to his ear.

"Good morning, Dad," he greeted. "I’m sorry I couldn’t take your calls earlier. I’m bringing Zilia to the capital... and I apologize for letting my feelings cloud my judgment."

A brief silence followed before his father replied, "I’ll wait for your return."

Casaio slowly lowered the phone after his father abruptly ended the call. Without hesitation, he dialed his beta’s number.

"Yes, Prince?" Estelle’s composed voice came through the line.

"Meet me at the mansion at exactly eleven this morning," Casaio said, his tone firm but tired.

There was a brief pause before she responded, "Understood."

He ended the call without another word and slipped the phone back into the pocket of his long overcoat.

Albus cleared his throat softly, drawing Casaio’s attention. He offered a respectful bow as their eyes met.

"Breakfast is ready, Your Highness," he announced. "Please proceed to the dining hall."

His gaze then shifted to the staircase, and saw Katelyn descending the stairs.

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