Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 192

Chapter 192: To emotionally manipulate

"You should get some rest," Amelie said gently, her voice laced with concern as she looked at her sister.

"I’m not tired," Flora murmured, clutching the edge of Amelie’s sleeve like a lifeline. Her voice trembled. "Please... I don’t want to be alone."

That single plea pulled Amelie back to a distant memory when they were children, no older than six or seven. Flora used to cling to her in the very same way, always seeking comfort and safety.

But as the years passed, so had the closeness between them, slowly replaced by silence, misunderstanding, and wounds neither of them had dared to address, until now.

"Stay with me, Amelie," Flora whispered, her tear-streaked face lifting slightly. "I understand now, what it must’ve felt like for you... to be mocked, bullied, ridiculed by everyone, including me. I was part of it. I never defended you. I stood there and said nothing when you needed someone the most." Her voice cracked, and a sob escaped her lips. "But today, I need you. I really do. I don’t want to die... but I know what I did to you can’t be undone, not while I’m still breathing."

Amelie curled her fingers tightly, trying to suppress the wave of emotion rising inside her. She didn’t want to feel pity. She didn’t want her heart to soften. But seeing Flora so broken, so painfully vulnerable, made it impossible not to feel something shift inside her.

"Alex never told me you were pregnant," Flora continued, voice shaking. "I found out later, and even then, I didn’t confront him. I should’ve. I should’ve defended you. But I was so consumed by envy and bitterness..."

"Let’s not talk about him," Amelie said, cutting her off with a soft but firm tone.

Flora nodded, her gaze dropping. "Okay. I’m sorry," she whispered.

"You should freshen up," Amelie suggested after a pause, her voice now softer. "Your face is a mess... especially your eyes. They’re completely swollen."

Flora sniffled and nodded again. "I’ll go... but please, don’t leave," she pleaded.

"I won’t," Amelie murmured.

She watched Flora walk away, her footsteps slow and uncertain. A deep ache settled in Amelie’s chest upon learning the painful thoughts of her sister.

~~~~~

The council meeting concluded just as anticipated, but the revelation about Berik sent ripples of disbelief through the room. No one had imagined that Alpha King Raidan’s most trusted advisor would betray him so gravely.

"Berik will face a death sentence, just as we intended," Gabriel said as he turned toward Casaio. "Now, how you decide to use Zilia is up to you. But if you still think you can’t manage it, I’m ready to take control and use her the way I see fit."

"Thank you, Gabriel," Casaio replied. "But let me fulfill my duty as the eldest prince. You’ve already shouldered enough."

Dominick, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke. "Zilia was your lover, Casaio. You might not be able to stay rational around her." His eyes narrowed slightly in concern. "The bond may be broken, but feelings... they don’t vanish so easily. Be careful because she might still find a way to seduce you, to get under your skin. And I don’t want to see her break your heart again."

"I understand, Nick," Casaio said, giving him a brief nod. "I’m well aware of what Zilia and I shared, and what we lost. But I’m not the man I once was. All I ask is your trust. If I say I can handle her, then believe that I can."

His gaze shifted between his two younger brothers, wanting them to understand.

"Do whatever you feel is right," Gabriel said. "I’m going to my wife. Don’t disturb me," he added curtly before turning on his heel and striding away.

As he entered the grand hall of the palace, his eyes immediately caught sight of Lester. The steward was busy instructing the servants, ensuring that Amelie’s family received the finest accommodations.

"Where’s Amelie?" Gabriel asked, drawing Lester’s attention.

Lester quickly turned and bowed respectfully. "Your Highness. Princess Amelie was last seen with Princess Katelyn. As of now, I haven’t seen her return."

Just then, a young servant hesitantly stepped forward, interrupting their exchange.

"Forgive me, Your Highness," the servant said, bowing low. "But I Princess Amelie is with her sister, Miss Flora."

Gabriel’s brow furrowed in concern. "Show me where they are," he ordered.

The servant bowed and quickly obeyed, leading him through the long corridors of the palace toward the guest wing where Flora was being accommodated.

They finally stopped outside a modest yet well-appointed guest chamber. The servant motioned toward the closed door.

"This is the room, Your Highness."

Gabriel nodded. "You may go," he said curtly, his gaze fixed on the door.

The servant bowed once more and stepped away. Gabriel knocked on the door and lowered his hand.

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