Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 388

Chapter 388: Her eyes on the throne

After storming out of the chamber in anger, Juniper collided with Zilia.

"June, shall we go see Amelie?" Zilia asked with a gentle smile. "I’ve been thinking about what we could give her as a present. I even discussed it with Casaio earlier, but he was busy and told me to choose whatever I liked."

Juniper’s gaze hardened. "Zilia, can we talk?"

Zilia noticed the coldness in her tone and felt a flicker of unease. Nodding quickly, she replied, "Of course. Let’s go over there," gesturing toward the large balcony.

Juniper followed with brisk steps. Once outside, she rested her hand on the balustrade as she looked at the pleasant sky. She then began carefully, "So... how does it feel to be the next Queen?"

"What?" Zilia exclaimed sharply.

Juniper chuckled softly. "You got such a... big wedding gift," she continued, her voice trembling with suppressed anger. "No one expected it would happen this way. Only a few months ago, you were arrested on charges of espionage."

Dominick, who had overheard her words, froze in shock.

"June, why bring that up now? I’ve repented, and everyone knows I acted only to save my brother," Zilia said softly, trying to calm the storm.

Dominick stepped forward quickly. "I apologize on June’s behalf," he said, looking at Zilia.

"No, you don’t have to," Zilia replied. "She has every right to question me."

Juniper’s voice sharpened even more. "You don’t deserve to be Queen. Think of Casaio before accepting such a position." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"June!" Dominick raised his voice in alarm.

"Lower your voice!" Juniper snapped at him. Turning back to Zilia, her words cut deep. "You all ruined my wedding day. And you—" she jabbed at Zilia, "—could have told Casaio yesterday that you couldn’t marry him. You’ve been doing this for ten years. Why agree to the altar now? You don’t even deserve a family because you were a spy, remember that."

Juniper’s glare flicked toward Dominick before she stormed away, fury radiating from her every step.

Dominick stood speechless. He turned quickly to Zilia and bowed his head. "Please forgive her. I—I will talk to her and make sure—"

Zilia remained calm despite how vulnerable she was feeling inside. "Nick, I don’t mind what she said to me, honestly. But you must make sure she doesn’t tell anyone else. If could bring a disaster to the name of the Sinclair Royal Family if my past is revealed to outsiders."

Dominick hummed softly, meeting Zilia’s gaze. "I don’t understand why she’s reacting like this since yesterday. From my perspective, the wedding was perfect."

Zilia’s lips curved into a faint smile. "It wasn’t perfect for June. I think I also forgot, in that moment, that I shouldn’t have shared the altar meant for you and her. Don’t say no, it was her big day, and that’s why she’s upset. But because she’s angry, her true self has come out."

"Noah has opened his eyes!" Katelyn exclaimed excitedly. She grabbed Zilia’s arm and led her to the cradle.

"Look at his eyes, they’re beautiful. Such a strange shade of blue," Katelyn added, her face lighting up.

"Yes, truly unique," Zilia admitted, smiling. "But where are Amelie and Gabriel?"

"Amelie is in the washroom, and my brother is learning from a maid how to put a diaper on him. It was a mess earlier," Katelyn replied with a giggle. "By the way, Noah isn’t crying anymore. He quiets instantly when Mom holds him. I want to carry him too, but he ends up crying."

Zilia chuckled softly, bending down to lift Noah into her arms. "Oh, my boy!" she whispered lovingly, and to everyone’s delight, Noah’s tiny face broke into a smile.

"Wow! He smiled!" Katelyn shouted, her own lips curving into a wide grin.

"Yes, he did. Noah, I’m your eldest aunt, Aunt Zilia," she whispered softly, holding him close.

Noah wriggled in her arms and giggled again.

"Gosh! He’s smiling again! And I’m your aunt too, little one," Katelyn added, her face lighting up with a bright, joyful smile.