Mated To The Alpha King (Raven and Ethan) novel Chapter 211

Chapter 211

Reven’s Pov

“Babe, are you done packing?” Derick’s voice came into the room. His voice was warm, but it made my stomach tight.

I looked at the open suitcase on the bed

My hands shook a little as I folded the baby’s clothes.

Tiny shirts, soft blankets, little socks, they were so small and sweet.

Each one felt heavy in my chest. This was not just packing. This was getting ready for a new life. A life that scared me.

“I’m almost done,” I said. I tried to make my voice sound calm, even though I wasn’t. “But I need your help with this one.”

I pulled the zipper closed. The sound was loud in the quiet room. It sounded final, like there was no turning back.

A few minutes later, the door opened. Derick walked in. He walked slowly and steady, like he always did. He didn’t need to rush. He never did. His dark eyes landed on me, and they softened.

For a second, I thought I saw pride in them. Or maybe relief.

“Let me,” he said. His voice was simple, calm.

He walked over and pushed the second suitcase closed. His strong hands zipped it without trouble. My clumsy fingers had been shaking, but his hands were sure. He always made hard things look easy.

I wished I could feel that way inside, but instead, I felt like I was falling apart.

“Thanks,” I whispered. I didn’t want him to see my storm. So I slipped into the bathroom.

The mirror showed me a pale face. My eyes looked worried. My wolf’s voice came in my head, soft but

strong.

You are scared, she said.

“I am,” I whispered back. I held the sink so hard my knuckles turned white. “I don’t know if I can do this. Leave this place. Fly while pregnant. What if something bad happens? What if-”

It will be fine, my wolf cut me off gently. Derick only wants peace for us. He is doing this for you. For the baby. Trust him. He is not like Ethan..

Her words hit me deep. I closed my eyes and tried to believe them. But my past was still strong. Too strong.

I undressed and stepped into the shower. Warm water fell over me like a soft blanket. I touched my round

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Chapter 211

stomach and whispered, “I will protect you. No matter what.”

When I came out, my skin was pink from the heat. I felt a little better. But only a little. Derick was still there, waiting. His eyes followed me, sharp but quict.

“I’m not used to you being here,” I said softly. I didn’t look at him as I walked to the closet.

I pulled out a black gown made for mothers. I put it on. It was simple but nice. The cloth covered me but also fit perfectly. I let my hair down, long and loose.

“Are you ready?” he asked.

“Yes,” I said, but my voice was shaky. “But… I’m scared, Derick. Why can’t I just have the baby here? Why do we have to go?”

He walked toward me. His steps were calm, steady. His voice was firm but kind. “I know you are scared. But if you stay here, you will never forget the pain. I don’t want that for you. Or for our baby. I want you to have peace. Safety. A new future without shadows.”

My chest broke open, and tears burned my eyes. Before I knew it, I was hugging him. His arms wrapped around me, strong and warm. For the first time in so long, I let myself lean on someone.

Soon, we left the room. Guards carried the bags in front of us. Their boots made hard sounds on the floor. Outside, a shiny black car waited. It gleamed under the sun. Derick opened the door for me. I slid inside and sat by the window.

The car moved. I pressed my head against the glass and watched the world pass. Trees. Roads. Houses. I might never see them again.

The soft hum of the car made me quiet. But my thoughts were not quiet. They pulled me back. Back into the dark past.

Ethan.

His face came into my mind, sharp and hard. His voice came back, loud and cruel. I remembered how he punished me. How he gave orders. How he took away my dignity. How I cried into my pillow, begging the moon goddess to break the bond. To set me free.

And yet… my heart still hurt. Because there had been small moments. Strange moments. His touch, soft for a second. His lips, stealing my breath. His eyes, looking at me like he needed me. The mate bond. That cruel chain that tied me to him, even when he broke me.

I touched my belly. The little one inside me moved, soft like a flutter.

This baby was not his. This baby was my freedom. My chance for a new start. But guilt and fear still twisted inside me. They mixed with something else, a strange longing for something I never really had with Ethan. It made it hard to breathe.

My eyes grew heavy. The car rocked me to sleep.

When I woke up, the light outside had changed. I blinked and sat up. My chest felt tight with confusion. This

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