Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 190

Chapter 190: To face my hate

After everyone had finished their breakfast, the servants began clearing the dishes and tidying the table. Just as Alpha King Raidan pushed back his chair to rise, Gabriel’s voice cut through.

"I would like to say something," he announced.

All eyes turned to him, curiosity flashing across their faces. Raidan arched a brow and paused. "The council meeting will begin shortly. What is it you wish to share before that?"

Sensing the importance of the moment, Mabel turned toward the servants. "Leave us," she instructed firmly.

Once the room had emptied, Gabriel spoke again. "Father, what if we don’t reveal Zilia’s identity to the council?"

Casaio shot him a puzzled look, clearly not expecting that.

"Explain," Raidan said as he took the seat again.

"Zilia has a known connection to the Blood Dominion Pack," Gabriel began. "We can use that to our advantage, especially against the Alpha who has been orchestrating attacks and deceit against our kingdom for years. Berik, as you know, failed to provide us with concrete information. He admitted he was manipulated with promises of power and wealth, but he still doesn’t know the true identity of the Alpha who commissioned him. Instead, it was a third person who worked for the Alpha."

Dominick leaned forward. "But Berik will name Zilia during the council meeting. It’s only a matter of time."

Gabriel didn’t flinch. "What if we prevent that from happening?" he said calmly. "Executing Zilia immediately would be squandering an opportunity. The spies infiltrated our lands for a decade if she could be turned, she might help us do the same in return. She could become a valuable asset, a weapon against those who have been undermining us from the shadows."

Mabel’s expression hardened. "You’re asking us to protect a spy," she said. "I never thought you of all people would say such a thing."

Gabriel met her eyes without wavering. "The enemy has been weaving their web for ten years. If we have a chance to strike from within, why waste it? Zilia can help us identify the real threats, those who still remain hidden. Eliminating her now might give us satisfaction, but it won’t give us leverage."

"What does my eldest son think of this?" Gabriel asked, turning his gaze toward Casaio, drawing him into the discussion.

Casaio finally broke his silence, his eyes flickering briefly to Gabriel before settling on their father. "I agree with Gabriel," he said firmly. Then, turning slightly to acknowledge his younger brother, he added, "Zilia may be far more useful to us alive than dead. If we can persuade her, or compel her, to cooperate, she might be able to reconnect with those she was once in close contact with."

He paused for a moment, as if weighing his words. "However, we need to be cautious. I don’t believe she has the full picture. She said Berik was the one passing down the orders, and she only followed instructions without truly knowing who was pulling the strings."

Casaio met Raidan’s eyes. "But even fragments of truth, when pieced together, could expose the bigger threat. That’s worth considering before we silence her permanently... Not we but I will eliminate her when the time is needed."

"Are you certain about this, Cas?" Mabel asked, her tone layered with concern. "What about your feelings for her? I still believe you should limit your interaction with Zilia." free𝑤ebnovel.com

Casaio met her gaze without hesitation. "Mother, if you still believe I’m in love with Zilia, then you’re mistaken," he said firmly. "You need to trust me on this. I was the one who fell into her trap, I was the one who got deceived. That’s exactly why I need to be the one to bring this to an end."

His eyes darkened with resolve. "If we can use her to expose the network of spies, then I’ll be the one to pull the truth from her... and, if needed, end it with my own hands."

A tense silence followed until Raidan nodded. "I trust your judgment, Casaio," he said.

Mabel glanced between them, clearly conflicted, but she had no solid reason left to object.

"Does anyone else have anything more to say?" Raidan asked, his gaze sweeping across the long dining table. But nobody had anything more to say.

He rose to his feet, casting a look toward his three sons. "I’ll see you all in the council hall," he said.

Mabel stood as well and quietly followed her husband out of the room.

Gabriel turned to Amelie. "You should head back to your room," he said gently. Then, after a brief pause, he added, "Would you like me to come with you?"

"I’ll go by myself," Amelie said with a gentle smile. "Besides, Kate has planned to show me around the palace today." She turned to look at Katelyn.

"Yes," Katelyn nodded enthusiastically. "And Juniper will be joining us too—Brother Nick’s mate."

"Oh, I did meet her at the wedding," Amelie recalled. "But I didn’t really get the chance to talk to her much."

With that, the two women stood and gracefully left the room, their voices fading into the hallway, leaving the three brothers behind.

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