Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 168

Chapter 168: Want me to stop?

Amelie slowly opened her eyes, the familiar musky scent of Gabriel wrapping around her like a comforting blanket. She blinked a few times before turning her head to find him lying beside her, his hand resting protectively over her growing belly, their legs softly tangled together beneath the sheets.

Her eyes shifted to the wall clock. It was almost noon.

"Are you hungry?" Gabriel’s voice came in a hushed whisper.

"I am," Amelie admitted, her voice slightly raspy from sleep. She turned toward him with a faint pout. "Why did you let me sleep for so long?"

Gabriel chuckled softly. "You even complain about resting now?" he teased, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. "Your body needed it. I wasn’t going to wake you."

"I’ve turned so lazy," she murmured, sitting up beside him.

He mirrored her movement, watching her with careful eyes. "How do you feel? Still nauseous?" Concern laced his tone, his gaze searching her face.

"No," Amelie replied, offering a small, reassuring smile. "I feel much better now."

"Your dad called me earlier," Gabriel said, brushing his thumb against her hand. "They want you to spend a few days with them, but I told him no, since you’ve made it clear you’re not ready for that. I did say they could visit, if you allowed it. It seems they’re trying to show they care, at least during this time."

Amelie exhaled slowly, her gaze drifting to her lap. "They were the first to abandon me," she murmured. "They trusted Alex over their own daughter. Now, they care, but I don’t need it anymore." Her heart had hardened after what she went through.

He decided to shift the mood. "Do you want to go to the sacred garden tonight?" he asked.

Her eyes lit up instantly. "Yes!"

"The last time we went there—"

"—You were still trying to figure out if you should pursue me," Amelie finished with a soft smile.

Gabriel chuckled. "Exactly. I was so unsure. My feelings were growing faster than I could admit, and I didn’t know what to do with them. But that place... it gave me clarity. It felt like the moon goddess was listening to me for the first time."

He leaned in and kissed her temple. "And she answered. After that night, I truly felt the bond between us. So, I want to thank her properly this time."

"Gabriel, I saw that your company has a project for single mothers, too. I was thinking... maybe I could be a part of that project. I want to go to work from Monday to keep myself busy," Amelie said.

Gabriel looked at her for a moment, admiring her strength. "You can definitely join that project," he agreed. "I’ll talk to the team and make sure everything’s prepared for you."

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