Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Morning dew and wildflowers

Amelie gently dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin, her gaze settling on Gabriel as he swirled the last remnants of wine in his glass before finishing it in a sip.

"Is there something on your mind?" Gabriel asked, setting the glass down and meeting her eyes.

"You had a meeting earlier today," Amelie said, folding the napkin and placing it beside her plate. "I hope everything went well?"

Gabriel gave a small nod. "Yes, nothing urgent. But tomorrow, we have an appointment with the doctor. We’ll head to the hospital first, then stop by the company afterwards."

"Skye told you?" she asked.

He nodded again. "She did. Are you feeling excited?"

"I am," Amelie replied, her hand instinctively brushing over her belly. "Everything’s moving so quickly. The pup is growing faster than I expected."

"That’s true," he agreed, pushing back his chair and rising to his feet. Amelie followed suit, and as they stepped away from the table, the servants quietly moved in to clear the dishes.

As they walked down the hallway, Gabriel glanced sideways at her. "Your mother called earlier."

Amelie’s expression shifted subtly, her steps slowing. "I know. I refused to see her."

Gabriel didn’t speak, waiting for her to continue.

"The first time you gave me the phone, I called my house. I wanted to talk to them and tell them how Alex wanted to take my life," she admitted. "But I didn’t say anything when I heard their conversation. I just listened. I heard them... talking about how peaceful things had been since I ’disappeared.’ Like I was just... a burden lifted."

A silence settled between them. "Even if you had wanted to see them, I wouldn’t have let them set foot in this estate. No one comes here without my permission. Especially not those who made you feel unwanted."

Gabriel reached out, resting a protective hand on her shoulder and pulling her gently into his embrace.

"Let’s not think about them," Gabriel said as they began ascending the stairs.

A soft smile curved on Amelie’s lips as they walked up the stairs together. The air around her grew subtly warmer, laced with an earthy scent tinged with sweetness. It curled into her senses, pulling her attention toward him. ’Is he releasing pheromones on purpose?’ she wondered, tilting her head slightly to glance at Gabriel.

But his expression was calm, almost distant in its serenity. There was no hint of mischief or intention in his face.

’Maybe I’m just more sensitive because of the pregnancy,’ she reasoned, brushing the thought away.

"Do you want to sleep alone tonight," Gabriel’s voice broke into her thoughts, "or with me?" His fingers moved gently through her hair. "I don’t think I can let you sleep alone... but I still want to ask."

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