Chapter 212: Something Is Wrong

Olivia’s POV

I sat on my bed, unable to stop thinking about everything that had happened.

Why did Alpha Gabriel lie to me? Why say his parents were away when his mother has been dead since he was a teenager?

I frowned at the thought. What about his father? Was he dead too?

"Good night, Lady Olivia," Miren said softly, pulling me out of my thoughts.

I turned to her quickly. Curiosity burned inside me.

"Is Alpha Gabriel’s father still alive?" I asked.

Both girls froze. They exchanged a tense glance, and right then, I knew something was wrong.

I stood up, my heart starting to beat faster, and walked closer to them.

"Please," I said, my voice almost shaking, "is there something I should know?"

Miren, who looked around my age, hesitated before finally speaking.

"There’s nothing you need to worry about... it’s just... we servants aren’t allowed to talk about it."

"You aren’t allowed to talk about it?" I asked, narrowing my eyes. "About Alpha Gabriel’s parents?"

They both lowered their heads, and for a second, I thought they wouldn’t say anything more.

But then Dalia whispered under her breath,

"Alpha Gabriel’s father... is in this mansion."

My eyes widened. "He’s here? Then... why haven’t I seen him? Why doesn’t he ever come out?"

They both looked uneasy. Miren took a deep breath and finally answered,

"Because he doesn’t move. He doesn’t talk. He just... lies in his room, like a vegetable."

My lips parted in shock.

"A vegetable...?"

Dalia nodded slowly.

anymore. Just a few trusted people take care of him.

ran down my arms. I didn’t understand any

his parents?

whispered, glancing toward the door as if

quietly. "I won’t say anything, I

They both looked relieved.

Dalia added softly

frozen in place. Gabriel had lied to me. Why? Why tell me his parents were away on vacation... when his mother was long dead, and his father was lying helplessly

there was no peace in me.

doesn’t feel right,"

Gabriel... he seems perfect. Too perfect. But now I’m starting to

restful. I woke up in the middle of the night, my throat dry and aching for

reached for the fridge, but when I opened it, there was

stepped out into the hall. The house was dimly lit and silent. I made my way down

as I reached the corner, I froze. Voices. I stopped in my

muttered, her tone sharp. "Are you going soft now, having a

about? Then I heard Gabriel respond, his voice

said

Suddenly, I felt a change in the air—a shift. My

into the hallway.

me, and I

my voice calm. "I was just thirsty... I came to

moment. His face was unreadable. Abigail said nothing, only glared from her seat

softened slightly, but I

me get you

As Gabriel walked past me toward the kitchen counter, my heart thudded hard in my chest. Something isn’t right. And now... I was sure

for a moment, watching Gabriel pour the water in silence.

"Gabriel?" I said softly.

me, glass in

"Yes?"

I... can I have a word with you?" I asked, trying to keep

surprised, but

"Sure."

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