Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 775

Chapter 775: Didn’t value my mate

Mabel leaned back in her high-backed chair as she dismissed the servant who had just finished pouring the fresh rose tea. The floral steam curled between them, filling the chamber with a sense of calm.

"Your father told me that you already found a second-chance mate," Mabel began, her voice laced with maternal curiosity. "Why haven’t you brought her here so far? She should have been introduced to the family by now."

"Everyone was busy with Kate’s wedding, so I truly didn’t have the time for a formal introduction," Dominick replied as he reached for his teacup. He inhaled the delicate scent of the rose before taking a slow sip. "Also, Jeniva was a bit reluctant to come forward. She thought she might feel out of place in such a high-profile setting."

Mabel huffed softly, a sound that was both a dismissal of Jeniva’s worries and a silent critique of Dominick’s timing. "Nonsense. If she is your mate, the palace is her home by right."

Mabel leaned forward, her expression softening as the habitual royal mask slipped just a fraction. She reached across the small table, her fingers brushing the edge of Dominick’s saucer in a rare gesture of silent comfort.

"I understand," Mabel said, her voice dropping to a gentle murmur. "It takes a strong man to admit his past arrogance, Dominick. Your first marriage was a whirlwind of expectations and... misunderstandings on both sides. If Jeniva is wary of the Alpha life, then your patience is the greatest gift you can give her."

Dominick nodded his head, sipping more tea.

"What am I seeing in this lovely morning?" Raidan’s voice echoed in the chamber. When he noticed that Dominick was going to leave his seat, he said, "Stay seated, boy."

Raidan sat down next to Mabel, who effortlessly poured a fresh cup for him, the steam rising between the royal couple.

"So, did you tell your mother about that girl?" Raidan asked, already lifting the teacup to his lips. He didn’t wait for an answer before turning his gaze to his wife.

"Dear, she’s a sentinel. An omega hardly becomes a sentinel since the job demands such intense physical strength and resilience. But she truly impressed me with the list of her successful missions."

"A sentinel? And you’ve already met her, Your Majesty?" Mabel inquired, her eyebrows arching in genuine surprise. The transition from a quiet, reluctant mate to a decorated warrior changed the dynamic entirely in her mind.

"Yes. I awarded her a Medal of Honor for her exceptional work in the field," Raidan stated, lowering the cup onto the saucer with a firm click.

He gazed at Dominick with a glimmer of fatherly pride, and perhaps a bit of challenge was visible in his eyes. "She has the discipline of a soldier and the heart of a protector. She isn’t just ’some girl,’ Mabel. She’s a formidable asset to the country."

Dominick remained silent, though a shadow of a smile touched his face at his father’s praise of Jeniva. He knew how hard she had worked to defy the stereotypes of her rank, proving that an Omega’s strength wasn’t always measured in muscle, but in the precision of her spirit.

"She has made me feel at peace at times when I—I felt I didn’t deserve a mate," Dominick admitted. "I didn’t grow feelings for her instantly. Even now, we are still confirming and seeing where we both will head. But Jeniva did make me realize that my arrogance ruined things for me. And I need to be soft when it comes to love."

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