Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 686

Chapter 686: To sacrifice his son’s wolf

Lazarus bowed deeply before Gabriel. "Your Highness, I beg your indulgence for my son’s behavior. He was heavily intoxicated last night and acted without reason. He is profoundly sorry for the offense caused to Karmen and Miss Aisha."

He shot a sharp, commanding look at Eryx, signaling him to begin his rehearsed apology.

Eryx stepped forward, his head bowed, though his posture lacked genuine humility. "I offer my deepest apologies, Your Highness," he muttered. "However, I must say, this unfortunate event occurred because of your Beta. He came to the bar and struck me repeatedly without provocation. Most of the damage to my face has mended, save for this bruise at the corner of my mouth." He gestured to the faint mark, a pathetic attempt to play the victim.

"If you felt wronged, you should have reported his conduct to me," Gabriel said. "Instead, you chose to have a ten-wolf ambush to settle a personal grudge."

"And that was the boy’s error in judgment," Lazarus interjected, a confident smile stretching across his face. "Since both parties have now engaged in physical altercations, I suggest we consider the matter settled and let it go."

"No. I won’t be letting this go, Lazarus," Gabriel countered. His smirk didn’t reach his eyes.

"I’ve taken the liberty of looking into your son’s history. He hasn’t just been ’drinking’; he has been openly harassing Miss Aisha for the better part of a month. Furthermore, your son has a sickening record of predatory behavior toward women that you have clearly helped bury. I believe it’s time he is punished in a way that is truly righteous."

Lazarus’s smile didn’t just fade; it crumbled. His face paled as he found himself suddenly speechless.

"I have already drafted a full report of this incident," Gabriel stated, holding up a file for them to see. His thumb brushed the seal of the Royal House. "I am submitting this to the Alpha King within the hour. Once he reads the evidence of harassment and the coordinated hit on a high-ranking official, your son will be facing nothing less than lifetime imprisonment."

"Why would I be the one punished?! Your Beta is the one who started this!" Eryx bellowed. He stepped forward with a face of arrogance and panic.

Gabriel’s gaze narrowed, his eyes flashing a predatory violet that should have been enough to silence any sane wolf. Lazarus hissed at his son, reaching out to grab his arm. "Eryx, calm down this instant!"

"Why should I calm down, Dad?" Eryx continued to yell, his voice echoing off the high stone walls of the palace. "I’ve been wronged! I did nothing but defend my honor. I did nothing wrong!"

Lazarus, unable to restrain his own fury any longer, hurled a stinging slap across his son’s cheek. The force of the blow snapped Eryx’s head to the side.

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