Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 443

Chapter 443: The Lantern of Memory (2)

Casaio followed the faint trail of Dominick’s wolf scent with hurried step. The forest was unnervingly still, but he could feel the heavy shadows. Thankfully, the lantern kept that at bay. Being brothers, their bond allowed them to sense each other’s presence, but the deeper he went, the weaker that connection felt.

Worry deepened inside him. The candle inside the lantern was burning too fast, melting down to half its size.

"Nick!" Casaio called out, his voice echoing through the trees. "Nick, it’s me! We have to go home, so reveal yourself!"

His calls broke the forest’s silence again and again. He kept glancing at the lantern, its light flickering as though warning him that time was running out.

Then, through the haze, he saw Dominick, standing among the fog and crooked roots, bathed in the dim glow of spectral light.

Casaio sprinted forward, breath ragged, and grabbed his brother’s shoulder. "Nick!"

Dominick turned slowly with a faint smile, but empty eyes.

"What are you doing here?" Casaio panted, barely catching his breath.

Dominick’s gaze drifted toward the forest around them, his tone strangely serene. "I like it here," he murmured. "Why did you come? I can see everything I’ve ever wanted, all the good memories I’d forgotten. It’s... peaceful."

Casaio’s chest tightened. "Nick, that’s not real. None of this is. We have to go because everyone’s waiting for you at home."

Dominick’s expression darkened. "Home?" he repeated bitterly. "That place only brings pain. You know it too. You have witnessed what happened to me. I severed the bond between me and June. I threw her out of my life. But here, if doesn’t feel like that. There’s no pain here."

Casaio glanced at the candle, who left only of quarter length. "Nick, I’m sorry," he said and hit hard on Dominick’s neck. The blow made Dominick unconscious and he fell to the forest floor. Casaio lowered the lantern and quickly carried Dominick on his back. Then, carefully holding the lantern, he stood up.

Running faster, he headed back to the same path from where he had come. His forehead trickled with the sweat, but he didn’t stop. If this flame ended before they would step out, things would take terrible end for them.

The fog had thickened around them as the small flame left. His golden eyes shimmered, but he didn’t stop running with the same speed. Finally, he could see Gabriel and Evan standing outside the forest’s entrance.

"Nick! Cas!" Gabriel took a step forward, seeing both of his brothers. He saw the flame was too tiny and then it extingished. Casaio stopped just a step away from the boundary, something in his eyes changing.

Gabriel saw the fog covering them and extended his hand toward Casaio. With a hard pull, he drew out both Casaio and Dominick. The lantern fell onto the floor in the process.

Evan hurried forward, carefully lowering Dominick from Casaio’s back.

"Take him to the car," Gabriel ordered.

Evan nodded and quickly carried Dominick away, leaving Gabriel’s gaze fixed on Casaio, who stood silently.

"Say something," Gabriel urged.

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