Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22: His strained relationship

After dinner, Gabriel made sure Amelie took her tablets before she stood up from her seat.

"Can I take a walk in the garden for a while?" she asked, glancing at him.

"Of course, you can," Gabriel replied casually.

"Goodnight, then." Amelie turned to leave, assuming he would retire for the night. But before she could step away, Gabriel’s voice stopped her.

"I’ll accompany you," he said, already rising to his feet.

She hesitated for a moment, wanting to refuse, but before she could protest, Gabriel gently took her hand. His hand was warm he guided her toward the garden, leaving her with no choice but to follow.

Amelie tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, inhaling the crisp night air as the gentle breeze brushed against her skin. Gabriel had released her hand, now tucking his into his pockets, his strides relaxed yet purposeful.

The pathway was lined with evenly spaced lamps, casting a soft glow on the stone walkway. The illuminated path made her feel at ease, but his presence beside her kept her slightly on edge. She wished he would return inside, but voicing that thought would be inappropriate. After all, this place belonged to him.

"Tomorrow, I have a meeting," Gabriel suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. "Would you like to join me as my secretary? You might not be familiar with the work right now, but I trust that you’ll learn quickly." He turned his head slightly, his sharp gaze locking onto her.

A bit surprised by the offer, Amelie nodded. "I would love to," she replied with a small smile.

"Great. It’s a meeting at the investment bank I own," Gabriel informed her. Then, after a pause, he added, "Tell me about yourself, Amelie. I’d like to know what kind of life you’ve led." He resumed walking, expecting her to follow.

She hesitated briefly before falling into step beside him, matching his pace. "My life wasn’t as great as others might think," she admitted. "During the ritual ceremony for young wolves, I turned out to be an omega. Can you imagine? A family full of alphas, and then there’s me... It was difficult to fit in."

Gabriel listened in silence.

"Then, I couldn’t wake up my wolf. It was tragic for me to learn that. Dad and Mom never truly considered me as their daughter from then onwards. And you already know what happened after that," she murmured.

Gabriel hummed as he recalled their former conversation where she mentioned how even her mate rejected her.

"May I ask why you live separately from your family?" Amelie continued, glancing at him. "As far as I know, the entire royal family resides together in the capital."

Gabriel’s jaw tensed slightly, but he kept a neutral expression on his face. "I prefer to live by my own terms. The palace has its rules and codes of conduct, none of which I ever related to," he said, keeping his real reason hidden. His strained relationship with his mother was not something he intended to share.

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