Reject My Alpha President (Iris and Arthur) novel Chapter 198

Chapter 198

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Chapter 198

Iris

The flowers in Arthur’s hands seem to wilt in his tight grip as he stands frozen in the doorway, his eyes darting between Caleb and me. My stomach twists at the sight of his jaw clenching. He’s jealous.

“What the hell are you doing with my mate, Caleb?” Arthur’s voice is hardly more than a growl.

“Arthur-” I start, but Caleb cuts me off.

“Sit down, Arthur,” Caleb says calmly, gesturing to the empty chair beside us. “And get over yourself. I was just giving Iris an etiquette lesson so she stops humiliating herself in public.”

My mouth drops open. I’ve never heard anyone speak to Arthur like that–not even his parents. Arthur’s eyes flash red again, and for a moment I’m afraid he might shift right here in my apartment.

“Why?” Arthur asks, his voice low and dangerous. “Why are you going out on a limb to help her?”

My throat bobs as I watch Caleb set down his teacup in the exact way he just taught me–pinky down so the cup doesn’t rattle against the saucer. He folds his hands in his lap and meets Arthur’s gaze.

“I took pity on her. She keeps embarrassing herself in a world she’s not prepared for.” He gestures to the teacups and napkins spread across my dining table. “And after what Selina did to her, I felt compelled to help.”

Arthur’s grip on the flowers tightens, crushing several stems. “That’s it?”

“Not entirely.” Caleb leans back in his chair. “Selina was raised as my sister for twenty–six years, regardless of biology. And now Iris is the public mate of the man who put her in a coma.” He pauses, letting that sink in. “I feel compelled to keep an eye on Iris. For her safety.”

The logic is flawless, delivered with just the right mix of brotherly concern and subtle accusation. I watch Arthur process this, his expression shifting from suspicion to something closer to guilt. My stomach twists.

“You think she’s in danger?” Arthur asks. He looks at me. “Iris, do you feel unsafe around me?”

I quickly shake my head. “Of course not.‘

Caleb clears his throat. “Not you, necessarily, Arthur. Selina had many friends, as you well

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know. Some of them might seek revenge. I’d rather prevent another incident than clean up after one.”

I bite my lip, watching the exchange. Arthur’s shoulders relax slightly, but I can tell he’s still wary. He looks at me, really looks at me, and I force myself to meet his gaze. The lie burns in my throat, but I swallow it down.

“I see,” Arthur finally says. He turns to me, his expression softening. “Are you alright with this… arrangement?”