After Gabriel and Alie arrived ho, they saw Samyra, Tyler and Zander (Alex’s Beta).
"Mom!" Alie exclaid in shock seeing her mother in such a state. Her face looked pale while her clothes were covered in dirt. She rushed toward Samyra and held her arms.
"What happened to you?" she asked, looking at Samyra in bewildernt.
"Alex attacked us... Flora is innocent," Samyra said as she broke into tears. Then, looking at Gabriel, she continued, "Flora didn’t do anything, Your Highness. It was Alex. I don’t have any proof for it, but he even killed my husband."
Alie’s eyes widened in shock as she heard her mother.
Gabriel glared at Albus, who didn’t inform him about Samyra’s presence in the mansion. Just now, Alie had co from the hospital and her mother had to say such things to her.
"I know. Nothing has happened to your husband. We rescued him," Gabriel replied.
"Really?" Samyra shockingly asked while Alie glanced at Gabriel.
"Yes," Gabriel replied. "Your daughter has just co from the hospital, so don’t give her more stress." It was like a warning to Samyra. He was already furious after the sudden turn of events.
"What? Why were you admitted in the hospital?" Samyra asked in worry.
"Lady Samyra, let’s discuss all this later," Casaio intervened. "You all must freshen up. Alie and Gabriel needs a little rest too," he asserted. "Albus, show Lady Samyra and the others their respective guest rooms."
"My husband... Is he..." Samyra stuttered while wiping the tears from her eyes.
"He’s fine and in the hospital. We will take you there later," Casaio stated, giving her assurance.
Albus stepped up and led their ways to the guest rooms within the mansion.
"What happened last night?" Alie gazed at Gabriel, who looked annoyed in the whole journey to ho. She thought it was because she experienced sudden pain, which left him in worry, but it was entirely sothing else.
"Let’s go upstairs," Gabriel said, holding her hand.
Once they were in Alie’s room, he made her sit on the bed while himself sitting on the chair.
"It happened late at midnight. My brothers helped in saving your father, whom Casaio quickly brought to the hospital in San Ravendale. You just need to know that the situation is under control. Also, Jodie and Alex planned the attack on you. I’ve yet to interrogate him," Gabriel stated, not detailing her everything.
"I’m sorry, Gabriel," Alie apologized to him.
"Why?" He confusedly gazed at her.
"I have created so many troubles for you. From the beginning, you are fighting for . You had a peaceful life before I appeared in your life. And suddenly, all such things are happening," Alie said, her voice laced with a guilt.
"Why do you bla yourself for all of this? Since when it was your fault?" Gabriel asked, his violet eyes darkening.
Alie kept her gaze at him, but words didn’t co out of her mouth.
"Freshen up. I’ll send breakfast for you in the room," Gabriel said, standing up.
Alie was quick to hold his wrist. "You didn’t tell why I experienced such a sudden pain. Also, thank you," she whispered, peering into his eyes.
Gabriel’s fingers curled. He simply leaned down, his one knee pressing against the mattress as he cupped her face to kiss her fervently. Alie was stunned for a mont before reciprocating. She let out soft gasps as he nibbled her lips hungrily.
After a while, he stopped and pressed his forehead against hers. "I ended up killing many wolves in the Red River Pack. And Alex... I almost killed him before Dominick appeared to inform how you were rushed to the hospital. Noa has chosen as his father and we are connected sohow. Because I was filled with bloodlust, Noa’s energy burst and you experienced pain. Skye told all this as she has read about it a book of healers. It was my fault to lose my temper. But it won’t happen anymore."
Gabriel gave her a reassuring look, his violet eyes shimring with awe. Though he hadn’t touched her lower belly, he could feel it. The rapid, rhythmic heartbeat of the pup nestled inside Alie’s womb. The sensation grounded him, softened the storm that had been raging inside.
"That sounds... magical," Alie whispered, her fingers brushing lightly across her cheek as she stared at him with wonder.
"It is," Gabriel replied with a gentle smile.
"What about Dad?" Alie asked.
"He’s fine," Gabriel said.
"Thank you for saving him," Alie whispered.
Then, he leaned forward to press a soft kiss to her temple. "Freshen up. I’ll have breakfast sent to the room. I’ll see you soon."
With that, he turned and exited, leaving the room in a hush of warmth and magic.
Alie looked down, her hand slowly moving over her belly. "Noa," she murmured, her voice appeared tender, "you already love him, don’t you?"
Her eyes shimred as she continued, "I don’t understand how the bond between you two ca to be... but I can feel it. Gabriel cares for you deeply. He wants to protect you, to give you everything."
Her thumb traced a small, absentminded circle over the soft fabric of her dress, and as she lowered her hand, her thoughts shifted to her sister, Flora.
"Alex even betrayed her," Alie murmured under her breath.
She stood up quietly and made her way to the washroom to freshen up, hoping the cold water would wash away the heaviness pressing on her heart.
Once dressed, she descended the stairs, her steps slow but steady. As she entered the living room, she spotted her mother walking in from the hallway. Without hesitation, Alie hurried over and gently took Samyra’s hands in hers.
"Dad is fine," she said softly, her voice filled with reassurance. "We’ll visit him after breakfast, okay? So, please... don’t worry. And... I’m sorry."
Samyra’s eyes brimd with tears. "You shouldn’t be," she whispered, her voice trembling. "We were fools for not believing you. Alex... he did to you far worse than we ever knew."
She pulled Alie into a tight embrace, cradling her as if to protect her from the world she had once been blind to. Her hand moved tenderly across Alie’s back.
"Forgive both of us, Alie. Please."
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