Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 688

Chapter 688: Took something for yourself

"Nobody bullies in the school anymore, right?" Casaio began has he handed the hot chocolate mug to Idris.

"Not a word since that incident," Idris replied, wrapping his hands around the warmth of the mug. "The atmosphere changed completely. In fact, most of them go out of their way to be kind to me now."

"I’m glad to hear it. But remember," Casaio said, leaning in slightly to catch the teenager’s eyes, "if you ever find yourself in trouble again, no matter how small it seems, you come to me or Gabriel immediately. Don’t try to shoulder it alone."

Idris gave a firm nod and took a long, comforting sip of the cocoa. As he lowered the mug, he said, "I have my final exams right after the Christmas break, and then we have a full month off. A lot of my classmates were talking about going on vacations with their families. Do you think we could go somewhere? Just three of us?"

"I don’t see why not," Casaio asserted with a smile. "Though with the new baby, we shouldn’t venture too far from the capital. There’s a breathtaking estate on the outskirts, it’s famous for its crystal-clear lakes and a valley that stays lush with winter flora. It’s peaceful there." He patted Idris’s shoulder. "I’ll start planning the logistics so we can head out once your exams are over."

A bright, genuine smile broke across Idris’s face. "That sounds perfect," he murmured, before eagerly returning to his drink.

"What about your responsibilities, Cas?" Zilia intervened, her brow furrowing with concern. "The palace schedule is grueling this time of year, and your workload is already doubled with the holiday festivities."

"It’s manageable," Casaio replied smoothly, though the slight tightness around his eyes suggested otherwise. "I can delegate the administrative tasks to the council for a few days."

Idris watched the subtle exchange between the two, his excitement wavering as he realized the weight of his request. "It isn’t necessary," he said, looking down at his mug. "I was merely suggesting it. I know how much the Crown Prince has to oversee, and I don’t want to be a burden on the state’s affairs."

"That is not true, Idris," Casaio insisted, his voice softening as he turned his full attention back to Zilia’s brother. "We are making this happen. We can certainly carve out one week solely for ourselves. Since the transition, we haven’t had a single moment of genuine peace as a family."

Zilia saw the determination in Casaio’s gaze and reached out to pat Idris’s hand. "If Casaio says he can manage it, he will. Just focus on those exams for now."

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Gabriel didn’t listen to the pleas of Eryx and asked the palace guards to take him to the prison to take out his wolf. And as promised, he threw the file into the bin right in front of Lazarus telling him his reputation wouldn’t be compromised at all.

Once the room cleared, Karmen glanced at Aisha, who nodded silently and stepped out to wait in the corridor, leaving the two men alone in the high-ceilinged office chamber.

"Gabriel, are you certain this won’t backfire?" Karmen asked with genuine concern for his friend. "The political fallout of such a punishment..."

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