Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 456

Chapter 456: Through your head

Amelie watched the swing arc high before speaking again. "Will it be okay to send Juniper to Karmen’s house? I’m worried. It turns out June’s family isn’t as solid as we all thought; I just hope they accept her."

Gabriel gave the swing a gentle push from behind. "She deserves that abandonment, Ame. And you can’t let your empathy cloud your judgment about her past."

"I’m not," Amelie countered. "But this is bigger than her past actions. She was recently seen talking to someone Karmen couldn’t see, which is deeply unsettling. If Juniper is isolated from her family, even a dysfunctional one, Ophelia will take advantage of that vulnerability." Amelie paused, her eyes searching Gabriel’s for understanding.

"She tried the same manipulative tactics with Flora when Flora was going through a rough patch. The only reason we know is that Flora trusted us enough to talk about it. We have no guarantee that June will do the same, and I dread what Ophelia could coerce her into doing while she’s feeling lost."

She lowered her feet as she turned to face Gabriel. "I think Brother Nick should know about this," she stated.

Gabriel moved to the front of the swing set, lowering himself onto the swing right next to her. "I won’t tell Nick," he pronounced.

"Why?" Amelie asked, confused, arching an eyebrow.

"It’s better if he stays away from June," Gabriel added. "She’s a manipulative woman who knows what she’ll do to get what she wants. It’s better for them to stay apart. In fact, this whole situation must stay between you, me, and Karmen."

Amelie considered his words for a moment, then gave a slow nod of agreement.

"So, did you arrange a place for her? You’ve to keep an eye on her too," she asked, still looking thoughtful.

"Yes, I have," Gabriel confirmed. "I’ve informed Karmen about it, and he’s on his way to drop Juniper off now. I’m assigning one of my own men to keep a close eye on her. Karmen has his own life to manage, after all."

"What ever happened with Karmen and Aisha?" Amelie inquired, curiosity replacing the worry in her voice. "You told me they were together because of some family arrangement."

"Nothing really happened," Gabriel stated simply. "Karmen just let go of her since Aisha is in love with her late mate, Joshua. Karmen isn’t interested in getting into any kind of relationship himself, and I can’t figure out why. He’s too hard to read sometimes. I can’t even read my own beta."

"Not everyone is ready to find love," Amelie said softly, watching the movement of the swing chains. "Karmen must just want to live freely in his own company for a while. We can only pray for his best."

"You’re right," Gabriel agreed.

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"Did you try talking with Nick?" Zilia asked as she lowered herself onto the sofa, watching Casaio open the buttons of his shirt.

"Why would I talk to him?" he muttered, tossing the shirt aside. "I went to interrogate the beta hunters’ leader. He is absolutely tight-lipped, not uttering a single word."

"Despite the torture?" Zilia inquired, her voice low.

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