Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 382

Chapter 382: Casaio will lead this kingdom

Juniper glanced at the guests around her as she witnessed Casaio’s and Zilia’s wedding taking place. It was meant to be her day. She glanced at Dominick, who looked strangely happy about it.

"Did you know?" asked Juniper.

He tilted his head. "Know what?"

"That Casaio and Zilia will marry today," Juniper asked.

"Yes. Cas shared it with Gabriel and me just two days ago," Dominick replied. "It’s a moment of double celebration for us."

"It was meant to be our day," Juniper said.

"Yes, it’s still our day," Dominick replied, holding her hand again.

Flora, who was seated on the table next to them, ended up hearing their conversation. She glanced at Juniper and realized, ’Why isn’t she happy about it? I thought she truly cared for the people around her.’

Casaio and Zilia took the vows while looking into each other’s eyes while Mabel turned emotional. Her eldest son’s wedding was finally happening.

"He gave us a big surprise, dear," Raidan whispered close to Mabel’s ear.

"Yes, he did." Mabel nodded. Casaio suffered a lot in love. She had watched him, heard through the servants how he would spend the sleepless nights without Zilia by her side. Even she wanted him to find someone else, not knowing that for Casaio Zilia was the only one. Now, seeing him taking vows with the same woman, Mabel smiled, thinking, ’The Moon Goddess has strange ways to test us.’

Zilia slipped the ring onto Casaio’s finger, her vision blurring as tears spilled down her cheeks. "I love you," she whispered as she looked into his eyes glistening through her own tears. Unable to hold back, she flung her arms around him, pressing herself into his chest. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Casaio’s embrace was firm, protective, his hands sliding gently along her back as though anchoring her to him. "And I love you, Zilia," he murmured against her hair.

A soft cheer rose as the petals began to rain down from above once more, cascading over them like a blessing. Zilia pulled back slightly, her face tilted upward, catching the flutter of petals against her skin. When her gaze returned to Casaio’s, she found his lips capturing hers in a sudden, fervent kiss.

Her back arched into his support, one hand flying instinctively to cradle the back of his head, deepening the kiss that spoke louder than any words.

From the crowd, Idris’s joyous clapping rang above the applause, his grin wide with pride. His sister’s long-cherished dream, one she had carried in silence and hope, had finally been fulfilled before his very eyes.

Dominick stood up and whistled for Casaio.

Both Zilia and Casaio pulled back, smiling at each other. "Now, you’ve officially become Zilia Casaio Sinclair," he said.

They both turned to Casaio’s parents and bowed for the humble blessings before waving at the crowd of guests.

Both Casaio and Dominick were touched by their brothers words.

Amelie’s gaze drifted toward Juniper, noticing how tightly her hand clenched around her glass. Her smile didn’t quite reach her eyes.

"Are you alright, June?" Amelie asked gently, leaning closer.

"I’m fine," Juniper replied, masking her unease with a smile that felt more painted than real.

Before Amelie could press further, the applause spread across the hall as Gabriel stepped down from the podium. He lingered quietly behind his father, while Raidan moved forward.

"Tonight, we have witnessed something extraordinary," Raidan began. "Two marriages in a single day, an astonishment even for me, yet a blessing beyond measure. I thank you all for being here to share in this joy."

"Now, there is one more announcement to make. The time has come to name my heir. From this day forward, Casaio will lead this kingdom... with his wife, Zilia, by his side."

Casaio’s eyes widened at his father’s words. He hadn’t expected such a declaration. He glanced at his father, then mother, who simply gave him a smile.

"Though all my children will carry forward the legacy of the Sinclair family, it is Casaio, as the eldest, who will shoulder not only the responsibility and pride of this family, but also of the kingdom."