Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 449

Chapter 449: I’ve always been selfish

"No, Idris," Dominick insisted gently, stepping closer. "As an elder brother and a Prince, I should have protected you from that chaos. That’s why I am apologizing. If anyone is going to be the most unfairly hurt by any of this mess, it’s you. Please, just know this: I promise if you ever need me, for anything, I will be there. Just call me."

"Of course, I will," Idris replied, giving Dominick a small, genuine smile. His worry then returned to his face. "Your Highness, are you alright? You weren’t in the palace last night. Everyone was terribly worried and scared for you."

"I wasn’t quite myself yesterday," Dominick admitted. He quickly changed the subject, hoping to shift the mood. "Listen, do you want to go out with me today? I plan to buy a gift for Noah. Tomorrow is his welcoming ceremony, and I haven’t gotten anything yet."

Idris’s face instantly lit up, the worry replaced by youthful excitement. "Oh, yes! I’d love to accompany you! Even I’ve not bought anything," he asserted.

"Then, let’s see each other at noon," Dominick said.

"Sure, Your Highness." Idris beamed.

Dominick reached out and placed his hand on Idris’s head, gently patting it once before taking a step back. He turned to leave, but as he did, his eyes dropped to Amelie, who had just entered the room.

"Brother Nick!" Amelie greeted him with a warm smile.

Idris’s eyes lit up even more brightly upon seeing her.

"I didn’t expect you to be here," Amelie said, her hand holding a tiny, closed box.

"I came to see Idris," Dominick answered simply. "And... thank you for rescuing me yesterday."

Amelie shook her head instantly, her smile softening with seriousness. "I didn’t do anything, Brother. If anyone, then Brother Casaio should be given all the credit for saving you. Gabriel originally wanted to enter that cursed forest, knowing your bond with him is not that special. However, Brother Casaio refused and rushed in himself to help you. He is the one paying the price for it now." She looked pointedly at Dominick. "I hope you manage to revive that deep brotherhood and love between you both soon."

"Hmm." Dominick managed a faint, strained smile, unsure how to even begin mending the rift with his own brother, Casaio. "I will leave you both alone then." He paused before asking, "Where’s Gabriel?"

"He’s in the chamber with Noah," Amelie answered, nodding toward the direction of the royal nursery.

"Then, I’ll go and see him," Dominick said, offering them a quick nod before turning and walking away, leaving the room with Idris and Amelie behind him.

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"Where did you learn to say ’Pa’?" Gabriel asked with a laugh, his focus entirely on his son as he carefully maneuvered Noah’s tiny arms into the soft sleeves of his baby dress.

"Pa! Pa! Pa!" Noah happily repeated, gurgling with pure delight. Gabriel was quick to grab a tissue to wipe the moisture from the boy’s mouth, placing it on the nearby table.

"Did you enjoy the massage? It must have been fun, right?" Gabriel then lifted Noah high, bringing his own nose down to gently brush against the tiny nose of his son.

"Papa!" Noah finally managed, forming a clear, distinct word that instantly flooded Gabriel with pure, unadulterated joy.

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