Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 84

Chapter 84: I got tricked

In the evening, Gabriel and Dominick stood in the garden while conversing with each other.

"It was necessary to open Casaio’s eyes," Gabriel said firmly. "He needs to stop sulking over it."

Dominick gave him a side glance. "You understand love better than most, and yet... you couldn’t think of a simpler way? Wouldn’t it have been easier to just tell him the truth about Zilia? Instead, you had him walk in on her with another man at that hotel. That was brutal, Gabriel."

"I had to be cruel to be kind," Gabriel replied coldly. "At least now, he won’t waste any more years pining for someone who deceived him for over a decade."

"But Casaio’s going to need time to heal from this betrayal," Dominick murmured, a crease forming between his brows.

Gabriel nodded slowly. "He knew, deep down, that Zilia was never truly serious about him. But he clung to hope, telling himself that someday she’d come around. In a way, Casaio’s to blame too, he never bothered to really look into her past."

"In love, you go blind," Dominick chuckled under his breath. Then, with a knowing smirk, he added, "Speaking of which... I overheard your conversation with Amelie’s mother. Looks like there’s still a lot you don’t know about her either."

Gabriel’s eyes widened. "Wait, you heard all of that?" His expression turning into a serious one. Out of everyone, he didn’t want Dominick to learn it. " I didn’t expect you to be the eavesdropping type."

"It wasn’t intentional. Blame my hearing ability. I inherited good ones," Dominick shrugged. Then his tone shifted slightly. "But if Mom ever finds out what Amelie past is... she won’t hesitate to try and cut her out of your life."

Gabriel’s smile faded into a firm line. "She can try," he said. "But I dare her to lay a finger on Amelie. And before that, I dare you to tell our mother."

Dominick raised a brow, folding his arms. "What would you do? Plan to kill me again?"

Gabriel narrowed his eyes but didn’t rise to the bait. "You won’t do that, Nick. Not now. The High Priest is gone. The full truth hasn’t surfaced yet, and even a single misunderstanding could turn deadly."

Dominick remained silent, watching Gabriel carefully.

Gabriel revealed more then. "I caught the mate’s scent from Amelie. I’ve marked her. That bond, it’s more sacred to us than any royal decree or ceremonial vow."

Dominick lowered his arms to his sides. "I don’t care for your life. You can do whatever you desire," he said. "I’ll keep pretending that I never heard that." He took a slow turn and walked away, leaving Gabriel alone in the garden.

"I hope he doesn’t, else, Amelie will leave my side," Gabriel murmured. This kind of feeling... It clenched his heart. He couldn’t name it, but he knew it was more than mere fear.

~~~~~

Amelie placed the brush gently on the vanity table, giving herself a final glance in the mirror. She was dressed and ready for dinner with Gabriel, having even found a charming little restaurant she hoped he’d enjoy.

"I hope Gabriel likes the place," she murmured, picking up her clutch before heading downstairs.

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