Katelyn went to the restroom, leaving Alie alone with Jodie.
"I heard your pack’s alpha was after your life. Is that true?" Jodie questioned.
"Pardon , but I don’t wish to talk about my past," Alie replied. She felt telling about it to more people wasn’t a good idea since words spread faster than a wildfire among the people.
"That’s okay," Jodie said. "Tell Prince Gabriel that I still have his bracelet with . I couldn’t return it in the past because he never saw after we broke up. I think through you, I can return it the next ti," she asserted.
Just then, Jodie noticed the pendant that Gabriel had in his neck all the ti hanging around Alie’s neck.
"Did Gabriel give you that?" Jodie asked in amusent.
"Yes," Alie replied.
"That’s strange. When I once touched it, he almost got angry. He must be in deep love with you. That’s why he gave such a precious item to you," Jodie replied.
Alie humd. "I agree. Even I was surprised when he suddenly made wear it. It’s to protect ," she said, smiling at her.
Jodie felt jealous to hear that. She clenched her fists under the table, but kept a calm expression on her face.
"Alie, I didn’t wish to say this, but the Queen may never accept you. Shouldn’t you have tried convincing her first, instead of marrying first? People may speak wrong of you if you don’t have the Luna Queen’s approval," Jodie remarked.
"That’s strange," Alie began. "How did you know that the Luna Queen is against our relationship?" she asked.
"Kate told ," Jodie said, keeping a smile on her lips.
"What?" Alie didn’t know Katelyn would do sothing like that. Just then, Katelyn returned and their conversation ended at that point.
"I think it’s the ti we should leave. I have an important evening eting. It was wonderful eting you Kate after such a long ti," Jodie said and hugged her friend. Then, taking a step to Alie, she embraced her too.
"Thanks for coming here. You better leave Gabriel’s side, Alie. You don’t look good by his side. You may not know, but no one wants you and Gabriel together. Your haters are around you," Jodie whispered in her ear.
Alie was shocked montarily, not expecting such words from her mouth. She did understand sothing was off, but she didn’t expect that Jodie to be this harsh.
"Thank you for reminding how strongly I wish to be with Gabriel," Alie said. She held her handbag and walked away, without looking behind.
"What happened to her?" Katelyn muttered with a frown.
"No idea. I think she got angry because I told her my relationship with Prince Gabriel. I shouldn’t have said that, right?" Jodie mumbled, painting herself as innocent.
Katelyn furrowed her brows together. "I apologize on her behalf. Then, goodbye. I have to be with Alie," she stated and ran after Alie to make sure she wouldn’t go anywhere alone.
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Inside the elevator, Alie stood quietly in the corner, a troubled expression clouding her face.
’I thought Kate wasn’t like that. She had always been so kind to ,’ she reflected as her heart sank.
As she lifted her gaze, her eyes landed on the only other person in the elevator — a man wearing a thick overcoat despite the sweltering sumr heat, his face partially hidden beneath a wide-brimd hat.
A sudden flicker of the elevator lights made Alie flinch. Panic tightened her chest as she rapidly blinked, trying to steady her nerves.
"What’s going on?" she whispered under her breath while trembling in fear.
"Calm down, Lady!" The man’s thick voice reached her ears, and he turned to look at her. Alie’s eyes widened to see the sharp knife in his hand and fear clawed her heart. She was in danger and her hands instinctively flew to her stomach.
"No," Alie shook her head with a horrific expression that covered her face.
"Please, don’t. My baby..." Alie pleaded.
The man held her shoulder and she ended up screaming.
"Relax! I’ll make it less painful for you," the man said with a smirk and directed the sharp knife to her lower belly.
Just then, the pendant did it magical work. A bright light reflected through its radiant violet stone, falling straight into the eyes of the man. The sharp light blinded the man and he fell on the floor of the elevator while screaming.
Alie took deep, shaky breaths as she rushed to the elevator door, her trembling fingers pressing the button frantically.
When the elevator finally stopped, she bolted out, panic surging through her veins. But as she stumbled forward, she was caught in the strong embrace of Gabriel.
"Gabriel! My baby... I... I..." Alie stuttered, tears pouring down her face uncontrollably.
Gabriel’s expression softened with concern, his arms tightening around her protectively. "Shhh, A. I’m here. Calm down. Nothing happened to you or Noa," he whispered, trying to calm her down.
He gently cupped her tear-streaked face, his thumb brushing away the wetness on her cheeks. Then, his hand moved to her back, pulling her into a tight, reassuring embrace. His other hand moved to her head to caress it too.
"Everything’s fine. I’m here. No one can touch you or Noa," Gabriel murmured softly.
But as he felt Alie’s body grow limp in his arms, he got worried. He quickly checked for any sign of response, only to realize she had fainted.
Panic flared within him for a brief mont, but his instincts took over. Gabriel swiftly scooped her up and carried her to the mansion.
Once inside the bedroom, he gently placed Alie on the bed and carefully tucked her beneath the duvet. Skye, who had been waiting in the room, imdiately stepped forward to check on her.
"I think she experienced a sudden shock," Skye said after checking Alie’s pulse and heart rate.
"When will she wake up?" Gabriel asked as his gaze stayed fixed on Alie’s pale face.
"Soon," Skye replied. "It was a close call. Sothing worse could have happened today."
Gabriel clenched his fists, his jaw tightening as fury surged through him. "I’m going to tear apart whoever dared to attack Alie and Noa," he said through gritted teeth. He turned his gaze back to Skye. "I’d appreciate it if you stay with her. I can’t let anyone near her right now."
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