Chapter 486
Sage ran a weary hand across the back of his neck. “Vance is the living evidence,” he reiterated. “I will have to make Blythe speak the truth p>
Katelyn frowned, her brow furrowed in concentration. “Will she tell the truth, though? More importantly, why did she kill Vance’s parents? They were, by all accounts, merely vegetable sellers, not a threat. What did your father say p>
“Dad is angry, as expected,” Sage replied flatly, the mention of William bringing the tension back to his posture.
Katelyn stepped closer, her expression turning earnest. “Interrogate your stepmother sternly. Only then will she open her mouth. But, whatever happens, do not let your personal emotions overpower your judgment as the Alpha p>
“Yeah,” Sage breathed, taking her advice to heart.
Suddenly, the weight of the earlier chaos lifted, replaced by the focus on Katelyn. He gently grasped her hands in his and took a step closer, closing the distance between them.
“You said you would be my future Luna,” he whispered, his eyes searching hers for confirmation. “Is that true? Are you truly accepting me as your mate? Everything was so overwhelming earlier, I couldn’t even process it, let alone respond p>
A small, genuine smile touched Katelyn’s lips. “Hmm,” she affirmed softly, then her eyes sparkled mischievously. “But it won’t happen soon. You have yet to pay me back for the tears I shed for you p>
“What?” Sage mused, the initial joy fading as he turned serious, his brow furrowed again. “How am I supposed to do that p>
“You should find out,” Katelyn retorted lightly, though the challenge in her eyes was real. She slipped her hands from his grasp and walked deeper into the room, stopping near the window. “Your room is nice. Are we going to stay here after the marriage p>
Sage followed her gaze, his expression softening as he contemplated a future with her. “I don’t think we should stay in this place,” he replied, his voice firm with resolve. “We can build a new home entirely for ourselves. This mansion doesn’t hold any good memory for me.” He asserted his vision, a clear declaration of a new beginning. “And with you, I want to build every single moment of my life from the ground up. You can say a new Chapter has truly begun in my life p>
Sage closed the distance between them, drawn by Katelyn’s presence at the window. “Kate, you don’t know what your presence does to my life,” he confessed, the admiration clear in his voice. “Even earlier, while running together, I felt utterly complete p>
He smiled with a genuine expression. “And you look so ethereal in your wolf form. Your fur radiates like moonlight.” As the words of adoration left his mouth, he couldn’t help but move closer, his gaze softening. “Have you noticed? Our wolves connect seamlessly p>
Katelyn leaned her head against the cool pane of glass. “Hmm. They haven’t tried to hurt each other, unlike us,” she acknowledged, the humor fading as she remembered their recent struggle. “But this time, you hurt me a lot p>
Suddenly, a yawn escaped her, and she covered her mouth quickly. The exhausting events and lack of sleep from the previous night had caught up to her. “I’m sorry. You should really show me the guest room now,” she requested, rubbing her eyes.
Sage’s hand instantly reached out to her hand. “Sure. But if you want to sleep here, I truly won’t mind,” he offered sincerely. “You can use this room tonight. I’ll take one of the others p>
“No. Don’t disturb your comfort because of me,” Katelyn replied gently, shaking her head. “Besides, I would like to have a fresh pair of night clothes,” she added.
“Consider it done. I’ll ask my sister, Naomi. You’re just a bit taller than her,” he murmured, already turning to leave the room. He paused, looking back at Katelyn, his expression firm. “By the way, I truly won’t be disturbed if you stay here. I have to go to the prison immediately after dinner. I need to interrogate Blythe. The earlier, the better p>
He walked back to her. “So, sleep here. Use this room. I won’t hear any debate on this p>
Katelyn nodded her head.
Amelie gently caressed the top of Noah’s head as she slid the cradle closer to the bed. Moments ago, a sudden wail had sliced through the late night air. She had swiftly changed his diaper, murmuring soft lullaby until the pup finally drifted back into a deep, peaceful sleep.
With care not to jostle the crib, she leaned toward the nightstand and retrieved her phone. Turning the screen on, she thought, ’Why hadn’t Gabriel messaged yet p>
Just as the thought formed, the screen flashed. A new notification had popped up:
[We have arrived safely at Carlos’ place. You must be sleeping right now p>
Relief washed over Amelie. She immediately typed out a quick reply, sending it before she could second-guess herself. Almost instantly, her phone vibrated with an incoming call.
“Ame, why aren’t you asleep?” Gabriel questioned.
“Noah wet his diaper earlier,” Amelie spoke into the phone, keeping her voice barely above a whisper. “I just managed to get him back to sleep p>
“Noah must be missing me,” Gabriel said, a hint of melancholy in his voice.
“He is,” Amelie affirmed softly. “How are Carlos and his grandmother? Is everything alright?” she asked, her concern deepening as she sensed the tension in his tone.
Gabriel sighed heavily. “Carlos is in the hospital right now. And, Amelie… his grandmother isn’t in a good state either,” he answered, the news somber. “I plan to head straight to the hospital. I’ve already asked Cas to rest, as it’s late p>
“You must be exhausted too,” Amelie insisted gently, knowing how long and stressful his journey must have been.
“No, I can’t rest yet,” Gabriel replied firmly. “I have to see Carlos. He has been going through all of this alone, and he needs us. I talked briefly to the butler here earlier, and the news wasn’t good,” he admitted.