Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 612

Chapter 612: I’m making mine now

Juniper lowered the cardboard box to the dusty floor, her movements freezing as the flickering television screen caught her eye. The news anchor was announcing a health update of the prince. Dominick had recovered fully and had returned to the palace last night.

She was relieved to hear the news, but it was quickly followed by a heaviness. She was grateful he was alive and well, but the reality stung her. She couldn’t even send a message, let alone see him. To him, she was a shadow he wished to forget; he despised her very presence.

She turned back to her work, stacking jam bottles onto the shelf to drown out her thoughts.

"You’ve been working for over twelve hours, Juniper. That’s enough," he said in unusually soft voice. He held out a thick envelope. "You should go home and take some rest. This is your payment for the month."

"Thank you," Juniper said, forcing a small, weary smile as she took the envelope.

"Buy something for yourself on the way back," he suggested, giving her a fatherly nod. "You look like you need a win."

"Yes, thank you, sir," Juniper stated, tucking the envelope into her bag.

As she stepped out of the store, the sharp morning air hit her face, stinging her cheeks. She pulled her cap lower and adjusted her gloves, breaking into a light jog to get home. The physical exertion helped distract her from the crushing news about Dominick.

When she reached the small house, she paused. The air was charged with a scent she recognized immediately. It was presence of a Beta.

Pushing the door open, she found Karmen standing in the center of the living room, looking as stoic and formal as ever.

"What are you doing here?" Juniper asked, her brow furrowing with suspicion.

"You’ve returned. Good," Karmen said, straightening his posture. "Take a seat. I have an important message for you from Prince Gabriel."

Juniper didn’t argue. She felt the weight of her twelve-hour shift in her knees as she sank into the sofa chair across from him as he sat on the sofa.

"Ophelia is dead," Karmen stated. "Prince Gabriel wants you to vacate this house. He is granting you your freedom; you can go your own way and live on your own terms."

"What if I want to live here?" Juniper asked.

"I can’t allow that," Karmen answered firmly. "This property belongs to Prince Gabriel. If you want to negotiate, you’ll have to take it up with him directly."

Juniper’s heart hammered against her ribs. This was the opening she hadn’t expected. "Will I be allowed to see him?" she inquired, her eyes searching Karmen’s for any sign of a chance.

"I can call him and ask," Karmen replied. He pulled out his phone and dialed. After a few rings, the connection clicked open. "Gabriel, are you free? Juniper wishes to talk to you. Should I bring her to the palace?"

"Alright." Karmen laid the phone on the coffee table between them and tapped the speaker icon. "You can talk," he stated, glancing at Juniper. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

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