Chapter 406
Frank moved closer and said, “Leave him alone, or the second bullet will struck your skull p>
“Just shoot him dead. Don’t be worried for me,” said Brandon, his grin widening.
Just then, Frank’s eyes grew still as the tip of the gun pressed firmly against his skull.
“What if I blow your head off before that?” Gabriel’s voice landed on his ears. “Lower your gun when I’m asking nicely,” he said. Frank gulped and kept his gaze on Brandon.
Meanwhile, Casaio simply smiled before striking at Brandon’s neck. He fainted at the very spot and Casaio was quick to call his beta up at the mansion’s top. He removed Brandon’s mask and frowned to see his face.
“Now, announce to all the hunters to stop fighting for nothing,” Gabriel commanded Frank. “I’ve brought the loudspeaker too. Here!” He handed it to Frank while still pressing the gun on the back of his head.
“Move forward,” he then instructed.
Upon reaching the front edge of the rooftop, Frank spoke through the loudspeaker, “Stop where you are! Our leader has fallen p>
Gabriel snatched the loudspeaker from him and hit him on the neck too. As Frank lost his consciousness, Gabriel said through the loudspeaker,
“If you want to live, drop your weapons instantly. Consider yourself lucky that we aren’t ripping your hearts out.” His intimidating tone sent shivers through their bodies.
Shortly, all of them stopped right away and dropped their weapons. The wolves after transforming back, arrested them while the others helped the injured.
Gabriel gazed at his brother and rushed to his side. He grasped his arm and saw Estelle running into their direction along with two other wolves.
“We are leaving. Make sure no hunters escape,” Gabriel ordered and vanished from their sights.
They appeared in the palace’s grand hall in a rush of air. Gabriel eased Casaio onto a velvet sofa. Without wasting a breath, Gabriel vanished down the corridor, calling for the doctor.
When he returned minutes later, his chest tightened at the sight before him, Casaio’s face had gone pale as he was in agonizing pain.
“Why did you let yourself get exposed like that?” Gabriel scolded with worry. He clasped Casaio’s arm with surprising gentleness. “Come on, we’re getting you to your room p>
Rather than risk the walk, Gabriel teleported them again, this time materializing just outside Casaio’s chamber. The doors stood open. Inside, Zilia was pacing the floor, her hands wringing together in restless anxiety.
Her eyes widened the moment she saw them. “What happened to you?” she gasped, rushing forward as Gabriel guided his brother inside.
“He was struck by a bullet,” Gabriel said tightly, lowering Casaio onto the bed.
“What?” The word left Zilia like a breath stolen from her chest. She was instantly at his side, slipping beneath his arm to steady him, her heart hammering with dread.
Without hesitation, Zilia tugged off his overcoat, then unfastened his shirt with trembling fingers. The fabric came away, and both she and Gabriel froze, their eyes widening in shock.
Casaio’s back was covered with blood. A deep wound carved across his shoulder blade as if it had torn straight through bone and muscle.
“I told you not to go alone,” Zilia’s voice trembled, her words breaking under the weight of her worry. Tears welled in her eyes, glistening in the soft light of the chamber.
“Your Highness,” came a steady voice announcing the doctor’s arrival.
Gabriel barely glanced up. “Please, treat my brother’s wound quickly,” he urged.
Matthew stepped forward without hesitation, setting down a heavy leather briefcase. He opened it, donning the medical gloves.
“Prince Casaio should lie on his stomach for support,” Matthew instructed. Zilia and Gabriel moved together without hesitation, adjusting him gently. Poppy, Matthew’s assistant, stepped forward to assist the doctor.
Matthew glanced over his shoulder at them. “Please wait outside. I assure you nothing will happen to the prince p>
Reluctantly, Gabriel and Zilia stepped out of the room.
“Will he be fine? I never saw in such a state before. The wound looks terrible,” Zilia murmured.
“He will be fine,” Gabriel said with assurance. “Once the bullet is removed, his wound will heal quickly p>
Before Zilia could respond, Raidan’s voice echoed through the chamber. “What happened to Casaio?” He stepped inside, his wife Mabel following close behind, both wearing expressions of concern.
“He was struck by a silver bullet,” Gabriel replied. “Matthew is treating him now p>
Mabel’s brow furrowed in worry. “We should take him to the hospital. There, the treatment will be much more thorough p>
Gabriel shook his head slightly as he caly explained to his mother, “He’s not in a condition to travel. I couldn’t teleport that far with him either, that’s why I brought him here. I trust Matthew’s ability to handle this p>
“Gabriel is right. Matthew is a skilled doctor and healer. He will not let anything happen to Casaio,” Raidan stated.
Mabel came to Zilia’s side and placed her hand on her arm.
Mabel stepped closer to Zilia and gently placed her hand on her arm.
Then, looking at his son, she reminded him softly, “Gabriel, you should be with Noah and Amelie p>
“I’ve left them in Ashna’s care,” he replied promptly. He was no longer the same Gabriel from before, who used to be indifferent to the safety of his siblings. Now, worry and anger burned in him. If only he had been there a second sooner, this could have been prevented.
Then, after what felt like an eternity, the chamber door opened.
“You all may come inside,” Poppy’s cheerful voice broke the tension. “Prince Casaio is fine p>
They hurried inside only to find Casaio lying peacefully on the bed.
Matthew bowed respectfully to the King and Queen. “The bullet has been removed. I’ve applied some healing to close the wound. It is deep, so I advise that His Highness avoid movement for the next two to three days. I’ve administered a sedative injection, that is why he has fallen asleep p>
All of them were relieved to hear the doctor.
Raidan exhaled deeply. “That’s a relief. Thank you, Matthew, Poppy,” he said with gratitude, casting appreciative glances at both.