Gabriel sent Amelie to the hospital with Karmen while he went to the mansion to talk with his father on the matter.
As he walked in, he found Jodie’s father there. It didn’t surprise him how fast Ryan returned from their foreign trip to save their daughter.
"Your Highness!" Ryan spoke in a hurry. "My daughter... I heard she got arrested. Please spare her. She did nothing. I think there’s a huge misunderstanding going on."
Gabriel sat on the couch, gesturing to Ryan to sit as well. "There’s no misunderstanding going on. I returned from interrogating your daughter. She helped Alex Morgan in harming my mate. Her punishment will be decided soon and you’ll be informed regarding it," he said with a cold gaze.
Ryan was shocked to learn that. His eyes blinked rapidly in fear and anticipation.
"Albus, show the way out to–" he didn’t finish his sentence as Ryan interrupted him.
"Please let me see my daughter once," Ryan stated. "And I apologize for what she did," he lowered his gaze in shame.
"No apology can work this time," Gabriel said in an indifferent tone. "You must embrace yourself for her punishment. She doesn’t deserve any forgiveness. That’s all I’ve to say," he affirmed.
Ryan fidgeted with his fingers. "I understand but I still want to apply for mercy plea," he asserted.
Gabriel didn’t say anything on it. Instead, he asked Albus to take Ryan to the dungeon, where Jodie was held captive.
Ryan bowed to Gabriel, thanking him for allowing him to see Jodie before following Albus outside.
Gabriel pinched the brows between his skin. Lowering his hand, he decided to meet his parents, especially his father. He didn’t want to act like a insolent son, who was taking sole decisions without discussing with the Alpha King.
He crossed the grand hallway of the mansion in the eastern wing and stopped outside the room, where his parents were staying.
Gabriel knocked on the door and lowered his hand, waiting for the door to be opened.
When it did, his eyes met with his mother’s, who was standing at the door. Mabel let the door fully open and let him enter the room.
Gabriel watched his father standing near the huge window and was on the phone.
"Take a seat," Mabel said.
Gabriel was surprised with the sudden softness in his mother’s tone and walked toward the sofa chair.
Raidan ended the call and put the phone on the nightstand. "We were expecting your presence," he said, sitting across from him, telling Mabel to sit as well.
"This morning unraveled into chaos," Gabriel said, clasping his hands. "I came to ask my father to handle the punishments thoughtfully. Alex was pardoned once, yet he repeated the same offense. Jodie aided him by disclosing Amelie’s location."
Mabel raised an eyebrow, a trace of amusement in her tone. "You’re letting your father decide? Since when do you yield to our counsel? Did Amelie put this idea in your head?"
Gabriel met her gaze. "Yes, she did. She believes you must have your reasons for being the way you are toward me. I’ve never considered that... until she said it. So, I’m here."
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