Mated To The Alpha King (Raven and Ethan) novel Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Raven’s POV

“You’ll have to go now,” I told Beta Matthew with a soft voice as I moved toward the bathroom.

“What’s wrong?” he asked, concern flooding his warm voice. His eyes followed me, searching for the truth I was trying so hard to hide.

“It’s nothing,” I replied, forcing a smile onto my lips, though my chest tightened with guilt. “I just want to freshen up and go serve,” I added, turning the knob to the bathroom door.

He stared at me for a few seconds longer, eyes filled with silent worry, before walking toward me and planting a gentle kiss on my forehead.

I stood still, not knowing what to say or do as he turned and left the room. The door clicked softly behind him.

I sighed heavily the moment I was alone. The smile I’d forced quickly faded.

I walked into the bathroom, locking the door behind me before retting my weight rest against it. My legs trembled slightly, and my hand flew to my chest, where my heart pounded relentlessly.

“What have I gotten myself into?” I whispered to my reflection as I stood before the mirror.

My eyes were red–rimmed, haunted. “If Matthew ever finds out… If he ever finds out I’m mated to Alpha Ethan…” I shook my head, panic creeping into my voice. “He would never forgive me. Never.”

Tears welled in my eyes, but I blink them back. I couldn’t cry now not when everything already felt like it was on the verge of shattering.

And Alpha Ethan… I shuddered as I thought of him. The way he looked at me, touched me like I was his, like I was property.

Not someone with choices. Not someone with dreams. I had wanted love, a future… but now? Now I didn’t even know if I still owned myself.

I quickly stripped and stepped into the shower, letting the warm water wash over me. I scrubbed my skin hard, as if trying to scrub off all the memories, all the confusion, all the shame.

He’s not going to let me go. Not now. Not when he’s claiming me like something he purchased and owns. My fists clenched against the tiled wall.

The mate bond was cruel. Because no matter how much I tried to hate Alpha Ethan, a part of me responded to him.

But I love Matthew… I told myself over and over. Matthew was kind, Matthew was warm and safe and never once treated me like I was beneath him. He made me feel like a queen, even though I was just a maid in this pack.

After a few more minutes, I turned off the water, wrapped a towel around myself, and dried off quickly.

I changed into something simple but decent: a long beige dress and a black cardigan. I brushed my hair and tied it up into a bun, then took a deep breath.

I needed to hold myself together.

Leaving the room, I quietly made my way down to the kitchen. Everyone else was still asleep or not around; it was quiet. Peaceful. In d that peace.

I opened the fridge and began preparing breakfast: eggs, toast, fried plantains, and some sausages.

The familiar rhythm of cooking helped me steady my mind, even if the storm inside me hadn’t fully calmed.

By the time I was done, I had arranged the food neatly on a tray and walked to the dining room. I could feel Alpha Ethan’s gaze the moment I stepped in. My heart skipped a beat, but I kept my head low, pretending I didn’t notice him.

I set the tray down on the table, plated the food, and laid the cutlery with practiced grace.

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Chapter 125

His eyes… I could feel them burning into my skin. But I didn’t meet them. I couldn’t.

When I was done, I stepped back. My hands trembled slightly, but I forced them behind my back and turned to leave quickly

I was nearly out the door when a sigh of relief escaped my lips.

“Raven,” a guard’s voice called, making me freeze in place.

I turned around slowly, the relief vanishing instantly.

“Yes?” I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral.

“Alpha Ethan said you should go clean his study. Immediately.”

I swallowed hard. Of course. He always found a way to make me suffer. To keep me close enough to torment but far enough to never understand him

“Alright,” I replied, heading back toward the hallway. I grabbed the cleaning supplies and made my way to his study.

Once inside, I shut the door and got to work,

The room smelled like him pine, wood, and something darker. I hated that my heart reacted to it..

I wiped the shelves, dusted the desk, arranged the books, and swept the floor. I moved silently, like a shadow, praying I’d be done before he showed up.

But the moon must hate me.

Just as I was finishing up, the door creaked open.

Alpha Ethan stepped inside.

My heart slammed against my ribs, and my hands froze on the cloth I was using to clean the windows.

He didn’t say a word at first. Just walked in slowly, his eyes fixed on me like I was prey.

I lowered my gaze and kept cleaning, hoping he’d let me leave in silence.

But no. That was never his way.

“I want to talk to you,” he said after a pause.

I turned slowly. “Yes, Alpha?”

His eyes narrowed. “Name your price.”

tblinked. “My price?”

“Yes,” he said calmly, walking closer. “To leave Beta Matthew.”

My lips parted in disbelief. “You… want to buy me off?”

“Name it,” he said again. “Jewels? Status? A better life? What do you want?”

I stepped back, my body trembling. “I’m not leaving him.”

He tilted his head. “Why not?”

“Because…” I swallowed hard. “Because he’s the man of my dreams. He treats me like I matter. Like I’m more than just a body to use.

He laughed bitterly. “Does he, now?”

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“Yes,” I said, standing straighter. “He does. He makes me feel like a queen. Something you’ve never done,”

He moved closet, and my breath caught in my throat.

“Even in bed?” he asked, his voice dangerously low. “Was he better than me… when making love?”

I froze.

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