Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 424

Chapter 424: For staying with me

"Sage, I can’t stay the night here," Katelyn said.

"Why not?" Sage asked, his brow furrowing, eyes soft with that familiar, pleading look that always tugged at her heart.

"Because I just... can’t," she replied, looking away.

Sage stepped closer. "Katelyn, I didn’t even touch you all day. Nothing will happen tonight either. You know you can trust me."

"It’s not about that," she said after a pause. "Something’s happened back at the palace." She exhaled, trying to steady her thoughts. "I was thinking of extending my leave so I can return to the palace. I need to pack tonight. I’ll be leaving first thing in the morning."

Sage’s concern deepened. "Why didn’t you tell me earlier? What happened?"

"I just heard from my attendant that Juniper caused a commotion in the palace. She told everyone that Noah isn’t a Sinclair." Her jaw tightened. "I can’t let that stand. I need to go back and confront her myself, for saying something so cruel to Amelie and her son," Katelyn explained.

Sage frowned. "That’s... incredibly harsh," he murmured. "You’re right to go. They’ll need you there."

Katelyn nodded, forcing a small smile. "I suppose you’ll see me again in a few days. The welcoming ceremony is coming up soon, after all."

"Yeah, by tomorrow I’ll be out of my rut," Sage said with a faint smile. "Thanks for staying with me the entire day, Kate. I really do feel better because of you."

"Just remember one thing," Katelyn warned lightly, pausing to look at him. "Don’t open the door for Eleanor, no matter how hard she bangs on it."

"I won’t," Sage promised, his lips curving into a small, amused smile. Then, glancing at the clock, he added, "You should go before it gets too late, before I change my mind and insist you stay."

Katelyn chuckled softly. "Goodnight, Sage."

He didn’t reply, only followed her silently to the door. When she reached the doorway, she turned slightly and gave him one last smile before stepping out.

Sage watched her till she disappeared from his sight. Shutting the door behind him, he returned to the living room. Katelyn’s pheromones were all over his apartment, bringing a smile on his face.

"I wonder when she will accept me. What if she rejects me? I can’t let it happen. She’s the only one I will have till my last breath. I hope she doesn’t reject for my ill behavior," he murmured.

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Late that night, Gabriel and Karmen met in the eastern wing’s garden of the palace. The moonlight filtered through the trees as the two men spoke in hushed tones.

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