Rejected and Pregnant: Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince

Chapter 830 830: Aisha proposed me

Denzel opened the door and welcomed Karmen inside with a firm embrace, patting his back in congratulations. "I'm genuinely happy for you, Karmen. Your marriage announcement was quite the surprise."

"Thank you," Karmen replied with a smile.

"Come, have a seat," Denzel said. Karmen walked into the living room and settled onto the couch. He had barely leaned back when his posture shifted; his senses sharpened as he picked up the distinct aura of an Alpha. specifically a female, within the house.

A moment later, the door to the guest room opened. Juniper stepped out, having just finished a long, hot shower. Her expression was relaxed until she spotted the visitor, causing her to stop dead in her tracks.

"June?" Karmen exclaimed, rising halfway from the sofa.

Juniper offered a stiff nod of acknowledgement, and Karmen returned it with a look of confusion.

Denzel walked over to Juniper, closing the distance between them. He placed a steadying hand on her back, making his stance clear. "Karmen, you know Juniper, of course. But you don't know her as my girlfriend."

Juniper's eyes widened. She had not expected him to be so forward about their status, especially in front of an acquaintance.

Karmen looked back and forth between them, his eyes darting as he tried to process the information. "Are you two together? Since when?"

"Since yesterday," Denzel replied, his tone level. He glanced at Juniper, his expression calm. "Karmen is getting married. He stopped by to deliver the formal invitation."

Juniper offered a polite smile, finding her composure despite the awkwardness of the moment. "Congratulations, Karmen. That is wonderful news."

"Ah... thank you," Karmen replied. He sat back, his gaze darting between the two of them. "You two have managed to give me a surprise bigger than my own."

He set the paper bag down on the coffee table and retrieved the thick cardstock invitation. Reaching into the pocket of his jacket, he produced a pen. He laid the card flat on the table, opened it, and carefully wrote 'Juniper' in the space next to Denzel's name.

Denzel walked toward him, his hand firm in Juniper's as he led her closer to the table. "What are you doing?" he asked, looking down at the card.

Karmen finished the last letter and capped the pen. He looked up at them with a wry grin. "Updating the invitation. If you two are a couple, you are attending as a couple. I am writing your girlfriend's name on the card."

Karmen then forwarded the card to them and Denzel took it, offering a sincere nod of thanks. "Congratulations again, Karmen." He glanced at the card, scanning the elegant text until his eyes landed on the wedding date.

Karmen then reached for a small, decorative bag nearby and handed it to Juniper. "These are the traditional sweets," he explained. "I expect to see both of you there. Your attendance is not optional."

Juniper accepted the bag, feeling the weight of the gesture. "Thank you, Karmen. We wouldn't miss it," she said, offering him a warm smile.

"Have a seat. I'll brew some coffee for you or perhaps you would want a cold drink since it was hot outside," Denzel opined.

"Nothing. I'm in a bit of hurry, so I have to leave," Karmen asserted. "Once I'll be free, I'll ask you to meet at Gabriel's place."

"Alright. By the way, did you propose her for the marriage? I mean... I thought Aisha would take more time," Denzel stated, clearly curious.

"It's the opposite. Aisha proposed me to marry her. I still feel it was a dream, but it wasn't," Karmen pronounced, smiling. "Anyways, I must take my leave. There's so much to prepare in such a short time."

"Do tell me if you need help," Denzel offered.

"Sure." Karmen gave him and Juniper a nod before turning to leave.

~~~~~

Dominick and Jeniva sat across from each other in his private chambers, positioned on opposite sides of a small coffee table.

Jeniva took a moment to observe her surroundings, noting that the room's design blended modern utility with contemporary aesthetics.

"You have a significant amount of space here," Jeniva remarked, gesturing toward the expansive layout. "I imagine my home must feel quite cramped to you by comparison."

Dominick shook his head, offering a slight, reassuring smile. "That is not the case. In my experience, smaller spaces have their own advantages. A smaller home means less physical distance between rooms, which often facilitates less emotional distance between the people living inside."

"That is a fair point," Jeniva murmured. She shifted in her seat, her mind drifting back to her earlier conversation with the Alpha King.

She decided to address the specific detail that had been occupying her thoughts since they parted ways. "

Your father mentioned earlier that Princess Amelie was an Omega, but later manifested as an Alpha. I have never heard of such a transition. How is that possible?"

She looked at Dominick, waiting for him to clarify the situation.

"She was always an Alpha," Dominick explained. "Due to a curse, her true nature was concealed, causing her to present as an Omega."

"A curse?" Jeniva repeated, her interest sharpening.

"It originated in a past life. Gabriel and Amelie endured significant hardship before finding each other again in this one. It is a complex history," Dominick said.

"That sounds remarkable, though certainly tragic," Jeniva noted.

"It is," Dominick agreed. "But what prompted you to ask? What specific conversation did you have with my father?"

"I told him I was concerned about being the only Omega in a family composed entirely of Alphas," Jeniva admitted. "I questioned my own capabilities and the limitations my presence might impose on you."

Dominick leaned forward with a warmth in his eyes. "My attraction to you stems precisely from what you have achieved despite being an Omega. Your status, whether Omega, Beta, or Alpha, is irrelevant to me. Please, do not harbor such insecurities."

"I won't. Dominick, thank you for making me a part of all of this. I truly mean it," Jeniva said with a bright smile.