Karn’s words hit like a cold water being splashed on her face.
She had the right to scream at him, but she couldn’t. "Why?" Katelyn’s lips quivered as she asked for the reason. "What’s there that you despise ? Other guys would die to be with ."
"I’m not them. Since I’ve clarified you, I urge you not to think about pursuing . Because I won’t return the sa feelings to you," Karn affird. He then bowed, and took a step back before walking out of the room.
Katelyn furrowed her brows together as tears threatened to escape her eyes. She felt Alie walking in and quickly turned around to wipe the tears off her eyes.
"I’m fine. I shouldn’t have expected too much from Karn. He was straightforward even the first ti I asked. I’ve no idea why I clung to the hope that Karn would consider ," Katelyn said, turning around and facing Alie with a smile.
’I hoped Karn would give Kate a chance,’ Alie thought.
She walked over Katelyn and hugged her while patting her back gently.
"Alie, I’m truly fine," Katelyn murmured as she shut her eyes, trying to calm down herself. "I asked him the reason, but he didn’t even tell . He simply despises . His words showed that."
"It’s strange," Alie whispered as she pulled away. "But you’ll get a better man than Karn. Don’t make yourself feel low."
"Hmm. I won’t," Katelyn said.
Alie understood she needed so alone ti, so not to pester her anymore, she decided to leave.
"I think Gabriel must be looking for . I should go back," Alie opined.
"Yeah, you should go," Katelyn stated.
Alie waved at her and left the princess’ room. As she walked through the corridor before heading to her own quarters, which was upstairs in the second floor, she halted as a pair of arms hugged her from behind.
"Gabriel!" She exclaid in shock and tilted her head.
"Did you check the dress?" Gabriel asked.
"Not yet," Alie shook her head. "I was with Kate. You were with Her Majesty. I thought you would stay with your mother for a longer ti."
Gabriel chuckled and got his grip loosened around her. "I couldn’t," he murmured. He held her hand, intertwining their fingers before walking ahead to their room.
"Don’t tell you again fought with your mother." Alie glared at him.
"I didn’t," Gabriel said, letting go of her hand. His eyes glued to the dress that Alie was supposed to wear in the reception. "It’s beautiful, isn’t it?" He tilted his head, looking at Alie.
"Yes."
Alie moved closer to the dress and her delicate fingers touched it. It was soft lavender in color made of silk fabric. The tiny crystals attached to the bodice shimred like stars in the night sky.
"You’ll look gorgeous in this outfit," Gabriel said, tilting his head.
"Yes. I want to look gorgeous for you," Alie stated.
He smiled, his fingers delicately brushed the strands on her forehead. Then moving his hands down to hers, he drew her closer. The tip of his nose brushed against hers as bright smiles filled their faces.
"What if soone cos? The door’s open," Alie whispered, glancing sideways.
"Then, they have to shut their eyes and leave," Gabriel murmured, his hands slowly went to her waist and then lower back. His lips found her jawline as he peppered slow, heated kisses down her neck.
"The marks from yesterday haven’t faded," Alie whispered, a soft warning in her tone as her fingers brushed over her neck.
Gabriel didn’t listen. Instead, he leaned in and nipped the tender skin just below her collarbone, drawing a low gasp from her lips.
"Gabriel, mmh..." Alie began, trying to scold him, but her voice lted into a breathy sound as he trailed his tongue over the sa spot. One of his hands slid down to her hip, giving it a gentle, possessive squeeze.
Her knees wobbled beneath her, and instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his neck for support. His mouth never left her skin, pressing warm, lingering kisses along the curve of her neck.
Then, just as the tension thickened, Gabriel suddenly stopped. He pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.
"If I keep going like this..." he murmured in a low and husky voice, "I might not be able to stop."
His thumb traced the shape of her lips before leaning in to capture them in a deep, lingering kiss. Alie returned it without hesitation, a shiver of heat running through her body at his touch.
A mont later, Gabriel lifted her effortlessly into his arms. Her legs instinctively wrapped around his torso as he carried her to the bed.
Gently, he laid her down on the mattress and settled beside her, balancing his weight on his right elbow. His left hand moved to the bump of her belly, caressing it gradually.
"I was reading that pup likes it when they are given such gentle strokes. I don’t know what’s this feeling, but I’m eager to hold Noa in my hands. They will call Daddy. Just thinking about it does sothing in my heart," Gabriel murmured, smiling.
Alie’s heart filled with more admiration for him. It would happen on daily basis because the thought of giving a father na to soone else’s pup was usually tough for any man.
"Let’s have a pup together after Noa is born," Alie said.
"What?" Gabriel mused at her. "Not that early. Your body will need to recuperate after giving the birth," he stated.
"Why are you so good?" Alie turned slightly so that his hand would now be on her waist. Her hand rested on his firm chest while her eyes remained fixed on his. "You know... I love you so much that without your presence, I think I can’t even breathe. I don’t know but whenever I think about you, I feel so much more that it’s tough to explain many a tis," she murmured.
"I feel the sa," Gabriel stated, holding her gaze.
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