Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 555

Chapter 555: Burden your heart and mind

In the dimly lit private chamber of the Alpha King, Raidan, and Casaio sat in the evening to converse over the wine.

"Dad, you didn’t tell me you wanted Ian to help me," Casaio complained after taking a small sip of the wine. "He advised me and Zilia to move out of the palace. I liked his idea, but he pesters a lot. He even came with me to Idris’s school just to see how I will provide justice," he muttered, clearly annoyed by Ian’s constant oversight.

Raidan put the glass down and leaned back on the upholstered chair. "Ian has his own way to turn things right. He’s your advisor, Cas. You’ve seen how people have turned against you and Zilia. Ian has come up with a great solution that you two must shift among the people to make them see the real you."

"Nobody truly cares for the ’real me,’" Casaio retorted, expressing his cynicism about public opinion. "I’m the eldest Alpha Prince, so naturally the throne should come to me. But I am aware that the backlash is making it more difficult for you. Even I felt I shouldn’t sit on the throne because I failed to gather the support from the people. However, when I deeply contemplated, I realized I am giving too much consideration to the people’s opinions. In the end, what matters is that this country remains safe," Casaio explained, asserting that stability should outweigh popularity.

"You’re right," Raidan agreed, nodding slowly. "But Ian thinks you should shift," he asserted. "I want to trust his instincts. He has never failed me in any of his tasks. Do what Ian asks you to."

Casaio realized, with a pang, that his father had more trust in a council member than in him, his own eldest son. He didn’t question it, however, and readily agreed.

Raidan never wanted bad things for him; that was why Casaio wanted to be a son Raidan would be proud of. He remembered when his mother was staunchly against his decision to marry Zilia, Raidan consented to it, knowing that it could also drag his name as the Alpha King into disrepute for not taking action against Zilia’s past mistakes.

"Dad, though Zilia and I were supposed to leave this evening, I have decided to go tomorrow morning instead. We will share our last supper together tonight," Casaio expressed his desire to connect with his family one last time before moving into the general populace. "Dominick and Katelyn aren’t here. But Amelie and Gabriel are. So, I want to share the meal with them."

"Of course!" Raidan stated, smiling warmly. "It’s been long since we last have eaten together."

Casaio finished the wine and rose to his feet. He bowed and left the chamber.

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Amelie removed her tiny butterfly-shaped earrings and turned to Gabriel, who was playing with Noah. On their way back from Idris’s school, Noah had woken up.

"Gabriel, at least, remove your coat," Amelie opined, watching how he was making Noah move gently in the air while holding him firmly. The young bun was giggling with delight, feeling extremely happy.

"Later," Gabriel said, his eyes firmly fixed on Noah, who squealed happily as Gabriel lifted him higher. Gabriel was clearly too absorbed in their game to bother with his coat.

Amelie shook her head, a small smile playing on her lips, seeing how Gabriel had momentarily become a child himself while interacting with Noah. She grabbed her phone and said, "I’m talking to Carlos." With that, she walked out of the bedroom to the drawing room.

"Yes. We returned yesterday only. Carlos’ grandmother is no more," Amelie informed her, lowering her voice slightly out of respect. "It was difficult to bid his grandmother a last goodbye. She was such a wonderful lady. I never met anyone like her before. She truly left an impression on me." While speaking about Ravenna, Amelie’s eyes turned damp. She took a deep breath, looking above at the ceiling.

"That’s so sad to hear. May she rests in peace," Flora said, her fingers curling in worry. She knew if there was any elder who understood Amelie’s pain closely, then it was Ravenna. She even scolded their parents for treating Amelie so badly.

"Let’s leave it," Amelie sighed, consciously pushing aside those thoughts. "Tell me if you’re bothered by the people around you."

"Not anymore. I told you I fought with them," Flora answered. "By the way, Zander is still waiting for my answer. I don’t want to be his Luna. I don’t know how to say no to him again. I heard that in the pack everyone is eagerly waiting for their Luna. And... And he’s rejecting all the good proposals," she murmured, feeling guilty.

"Maybe Zander is the light you need in your life, Flora. You made terrible mistakes. But Zander has seen something in you, which still attracts him toward you. You always wanted to be a Luna," Amelie remarked, reminding Flora how ambitious she was in the past.

"Don’t say that, Amelie. It makes me guilty to even think about it. I-I did so wrong that even being alive is questionable to me sometimes. I know I shouldn’t be speaking in such a manner but sometimes the guilt is so heavy that it makes me question my existence," Flora stated with genuine remorse.

"Give a chance to Zander and to yourself. That’s what I’ll advise you, Flora," Amelie pronounced firmly. "Go to the Red River Pack once. Maybe you’ll regret it later in your life if you don’t take the action today. Also, don’t let the guilt burden your heart and mind."