After Karn left Juniper settled under Evan’s care, he made his way directly to Alie. A servant ushered him into her chamber, where he found not only Alie but also Zilia, who was sitting and holding Noah closely.
Karn offered a polite, formal greeting to both ladies before Alie motioned for him to take a seat on the silk-upholstered chaise.
"Alie," Karn began, moving straight to the crucial matter, "did you manage to speak with Gabriel?"
"No, why?" Alie asked, her brows knitting together in instant worry. "Did sothing happen?" She glanced toward a maid nearby, requesting softly, "Ashna, please bring my phone from the inner room."
"Nothing has happened to him, certainly. This is about Carlos’s grandmother," Karn revealed, his voice dropping slightly. "She is not expected to survive. And Gabriel urgently needs you and Noah to travel there."
Both Alie’s and Zilia’s expressions instantly shifted from pleasant civility to palpable distress.
"Casaio was ntioning the sa thing this morning when he returned," Zilia murmured, glancing uneasily at Alie. "But he didn’t specify that the grandmother might not make it."
By then, Ashna returned with Alie’s mobile phone. She placed it discreetly on the small, inlaid table before Alie, keen not to interrupt the tense conversation.
"That’s likely because Prince Casaio returned earlier," Karn responded, explaining the discrepancy. "I received the call from Prince Gabriel only an hour ago. I will personally take you and Noah there. You should first speak with both the Alpha King and the Luna Queen."
Alie nodded. "Thank you for bringing the news so quickly. I will speak with them. But first," she asserted, looking down at the illuminated screen of her phone, "I need to check Gabriel’s ssages. He clearly tried to contact ."
"Yes, talk with Gabriel imdiately," Karn urged, acknowledging the necessity.
"Alie, Noah is sound asleep," Zilia ntioned, rising carefully from the chaise with the pup nestled in her arms. "I’ll settle him inside. You can speak with Gabriel undisturbed until then." Once Zilia had quietly departed, Alie wasted no ti and imdiately dialed Gabriel’s number.
After a few tense rings, Gabriel answered the call.
"Sorry, Gabriel, I missed your ssages," Alie began, her voice low with concern. "I just heard the news about Carlos’s grandmother. Is the situation truly this serious? And what about Carlos? How is he coping with everything?"
"Well, the doctor has confird that Grandma won’t recover," Gabriel replied, his tone subdued and weary. "She likely only has a few days left to live. We don’t know the exact tifra. When I spoke to her, she specifically asked about you. That is why I believe you need to co here with Noah. As for Carlos, he is simply enduring the reality."
Alie registered a profound pain in Gabriel’s voice, a vulnerability she rarely ever detected in his usually steady deanor. "When should I plan to take a flight from here? It’s already past one in the afternoon," she pointed out, considering the logistics.
"If possible, arrange to take off within the next hour," he stressed, emphasizing the extre urgency. "Naturally, you will be flying here via the private jet. I will personally be there to receive you and Noah," he affird.
"Hmm. Then, I prepare for it. Goodbye and take care," Alie said.
"Love you, mate," Gabriel whispered from the other side, bringing a soft smile to her lips.
"Love you too." She hung up the call and gazed at Karn.
"We will be leaving within the next hour. You should ask soone from your ho to bring your luggage. I’ll also get ready," Alie asserted.
Karn nodded when his phone rang. "It’s Gabriel. I’ll see in an hour then." With that, he answered the call and walked out of the chamber.
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Raidan and Mabel were seated together in their private chamber. The atmosphere was heavy with unspoken concern. "When I see cases like this, I feel a profound sense of incompetency in the justice I’m delivering to the people of the kingdom," Raidan confessed.
"Dexton’s loss was indeed tragic. His mate was found dead in the pond. Yet, critical evidence was absent. No surveillance was present in that area. And ultimately, her unsolved death beca the foundation of his vengeance toward the Betas."
"How could you have been certain they were Betas who killed Dexton’s mate?" Mabel pressed, her eyes wide with a specific kind of apprehension.
"There was a distinct Beta scent heavily present in that area," Raidan answered, confirming the suspicion. "But despite all efforts, we couldn’t identify or locate them. This case dragged on for two agonizing years before the council finally decided it had to be closed. Dexton was officially asked to find peace and move on."
"But the poor man couldn’t!" Mabel stated, her tone turning grave and serious. "Instead, he chose to form an army of Beta Hunters with the sole goal of extinguishing the entire Beta population."
"Yes," Raidan confird, nodding slowly.
"Well, he certainly took the lives of countless innocents in his reckless quest for the murderers," Mabel stated with sorrowful conviction. "But I trust the council and, more importantly, I trust you. Whatever decision you ultimately make will be in favor of everyone in the kingdom. Dexton urgently needs to repent for the terrible wrongs he has committed."
Before Raidan could respond to her affirmation, a discreet cough ca from the doorway, and a nervous servant interrupted them.
"Your Majesties," the servant began, bowing quickly, "Lady Alie is here and wishes to see you both imdiately."
"Send her in," Raidan commanded, his serious expression montarily giving way to surprise. He exchanged a brief, expectant look with Mabel, knowing Alie’s arrival likely signaled another urgent family matter.
As Alie walked in, she greeted both of them.
"Take a seat, dear," said Mabel with a soft smile.
Alie lowered herself to the chair.
"You look worried. How’s Gabriel?" Raidan asked.
"Well, he’s alright. But Carlos’ grandmother isn’t. She asked for . So, Gabriel wants and Noah to fly there. Karn will be taking us. And I thought to inform you both because we will be leaving in the next hour," Alie stated.
"But you and Noah still need to make most of the ti resting," Mabel pointed.
"I know, Mother. But it’s important. Carlos’ grandmother protected and Gabriel from the danger nad Ophelia. I-I should go. And I’m completely fine now. My body has regained its strength too. You are worrying too much for ," Alie stated, smiling.
"She’s right. Let her and Noah go. The situation must be tense over there," Raidan asserted. Mabel agreed with her husband.
"Get ready then. I’ll co to your chamber shortly," Mabel said.
"Yes. Thank you for permitting to go," Alie said humbly, bowing before leaving to her chamber.
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