Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 396

Chapter 396: Patrol the entire night

Gabriel walked into the bedroom with Noah nestled in his arms. Moving with care, he laid his son in the cradle and rocked it gently until the baby’s soft breaths evened out into slumber.

"Gabriel, did I take too long?" Amelie hurried in, her damp hair clinging to her shoulders, the faint scent of lavender bath oil trailing behind her. "I ended up soaking in the tub and lost track of time."

Gabriel turned his head toward her, lowering his voice so as not to disturb Noah. "It’s alright. He’s already asleep." Stepping closer, he slipped an arm around her and drew her against his chest. His breath brushed her ear as he murmured, "You deserve that time, Amelie. You brought our son into this world. Taking care of yourself is just as important."

She softened in his embrace, then looked up at him with a faint smile.

"Come," he said gently, guiding her to the bed. "Let me dry your hair."

"If you use the dryer, the sound might wake Noah," Amelie whispered, glancing at the cradle.

"I know," Gabriel reassured, reaching for the towel. His fingers brushed over her wet strands. "That’s why I’ll do it with this."

Amelie sat on the bed while Gabriel settled behind her.

"I thought Noah would cry a lot. Kids do cry. But he is a quiet child. Both the Queen and my mother said that it’s alright," Amelie stated.

"Yes, it’s normal. Noah doesn’t want to disturb his mommy with constant crying. Maybe that’s why," Gabriel answered.

A smile carved on her lips.

"Did you check the diaper earlier?" she then asked.

"Yes, I did. It was dry. By the way, Kate has gone back to San Ravendale. She has come to see you, but you were in the bath."

"Oh. I will call her later," Amelie said. "Even Flora left early in the morning. She hadn’t gotten much leave. Dad also left with her."

"Yes, I met David before he left with Flora. But they will come again since Noah’s welcoming ceremony," he replied. Lowering the towel to the other side, he hugged Amelie from behind.

"Did you talk to Carlos and his grandmother?"

"Not yet. I thought we both should to a video call to them when Noah be awake," Amelie answered.

"Sure."

"Now, I’ve given birth to Noah, I need to prepare myself for a fight ahead," Leia told him, her tone turning serious.

"A fight?" he confusedly stared at her.

"Yes. Ophelia is still out there. And after less then two months, we may have to face her. It can happen even earlier too. We never know when the enemies attack. I’ve been weak when Selene wasn’t there. But I think after her awakening, I am no longer weak."

"Hmm. You’re Alpha she-wolf, so your strength must be remarkable. For now, you can’t think about all of that. You have to recuperate and not leave this chamber. After a few weeks, I will myself take you out. Till then, be inside the chamber, in the palace," Gabriel said calmly.

"Okay," Amelie agreed. She turned to him slowly and kissed on his lips. "I love you." Again, parting her lips, she nibbled his. He also parted his lips, kissing her back with the same passion.

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