Chapter 14: Generous Farewell Gift
"I never did that. I think Prince Gabriel has some misunderstanding," Alex denied firmly, not showing the fear. He stole a glance at Amelie, confusion swirling in his mind as he struggled to understand how she had ended up meeting Gabriel.
Gabriel leaned back on the couch. "It seems you don't understand what happens when someone lies to me," he said. Then, shifting his attention, he asked, "Karmen, did you bring the wolf from the Red River Pack who was chasing Amelie last night?"
Amelie's breath caught in her throat. 'He caught one of the wolves who hunted me down?' Her shock was evident, but she quickly schooled her features, not wanting to give Alex the satisfaction of seeing her rattled.
Alex's attention snapped to Carl. The warrior who had served him loyally for years. 'When did Gabriel capture him? And how?'
"Speak, Carl. What orders did you receive from your alpha?" Gabriel commanded.
Carl hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head in submission. "Sir, I was ordered to kill Amelie Conley along with my team," he confessed without hesitation.
Alex felt as if the ground had been ripped from beneath him. 'How could Carl betray him so easily?' Panic flashed in his eyes as he blinked rapidly, trying to form a response.
"So, Alex, will you speak the truth now?" Gabriel asked.
"Yes, I did that. But as the Alpha of Red River Pack I have the authority to punish the wolves, who choose to fool me. I don't think the Alpha Prince should have any problem in this," Alex asserted, holding the ground of his action.