Mated To The Alpha King (Raven and Ethan) novel Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Reven’s Pov

After we were done dancing, I returned to my seat, my heart still racing, my cheeks warm from everything that had happened tonight.

My fingers trembled slightly as I lifted my hand again, my eyes fixed on the ring resting proudly on my finger.

It was beautiful.

No, beautiful wasn’t even enough to describe it.

The diamond caught the soft lights of the hall, reflecting them in tiny sparks that felt almost magical. It fit my finger perfectly, as though it had been made just for me.

I turned my hand slowly, admiring it from every angle, still struggling to believe that this was real.

I was engaged.

Engaged to Alpha Ethan.

My mate.

A soft smile curved my lips as I traced the ring with my thumb, my chest swelling with emotions I could barely name–love, relief, gratitude, and a quiet happiness I had once thought I would never deserve.

“Do you like it?”

His voice came from behind me, deep and warm, sending a familiar shiver down my spine.

I turned, and there he was, Alpha Ethan, sitting tall, his eyes soft as they searched my face.

The same strong man who once terrified me, who once hurt me, now looked at me like I was his entire world.

I stood up immediately and walked into his arms, my hands gripping his suit jacket as I looked up at him.

“I love it,” I said honestly. “I love the ring… and I’m happy. Happy to be with you.”

The words came easily, naturally, as though they had been waiting inside me for years.

His expression shifted, something emotional flashing across his eyes. Then he smiled a genuine, breathtaking smile that still made my heart stumble.

“I’m the luckiest man on earth,” he said softly. “To have you as my mate… and now my wife.”

My heart skipped.

I laughed quietly, shaking my head as I looked at him. “Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked, half teasing, half serious. “All of this… the ring, the ceremony. Why didn’t you say anything?”

He chuckled, brushing is m would have ruined the surprise.”

I smiled wider, unable to stop myself. “You’re impossible.”

“And you love me anyway,” he replied confidently.

“I do.” I admitted. “You’re the best.”

He leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to my forehead before pulling back slightly.

“There’s someone I want you to see,” he said.

I frowned in curiosity. “Someone?”

“Yes,” he nodded. “And I’d really love it if you could make up with him.”

My smile faded just a little. “Who is it?”

Instead of answering, Alpha Ethan snapped his fingers.

I turned instinctively toward the direction of the sound.

A figure was walking toward us.

Tall. Familiar.

With each step he took closer, my heart began to pound harder, my breath catching in my throat.

No.

It couldn’t be

“Derick?” I whispered.

The moment recognition fully hit me, I didn’t think. I didn’t hesitate.

I stood up and ran.

Straight into his arms.

“Derick!” I cried, wrapping my arms tightly around him, holding him as if he might disappear if I let go.

He froze for a split second before hugging me back just as tightly.

“Raven,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. “It’s really you.”

Tears burned my eyes as I laughed and cried at the same time. I hadn’t realized how much I had missed him until this very moment.

Alpha Ethan cleared his throat gently behind us.

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“I’ll excuse you both,” he said kindly. “You have a lot to talk about.”

I glanced back at him, grateful beyond words, and he gave me a small nod before turning his wheelchair and rolling away, giving us privacy.

Derick and I sat down together, the silence between us heavy but not uncomfortable.

For a moment, neither of us knew what to say.

Then we both spoke at the same time.

“How have you been?”

We blinked at each other and then burst into laughter.

It felt good. Familiar. Healing.

“I’m fine,” Derick said after the laughter faded. “I got married. To my girlfriend of six years.”

I nodded, smiling softly. “I saw the post.”

“Oh,” he said, his expression turning cautious. “I’m… I’m sorry. I know it might have hurt you.”

I shook my head immediately. “It’s fine. Truly. I’m happy you moved on. Your happiness means a lot to me.”

His shoulders relaxed at that.

“And I want to thank you,” I continued. “For everything. For helping me. If it wasn’t for you, I don’t know how I would have survived with the kids back then.”

He smiled warmly. “It was my pleasure, Raven. I’d do it again.”

After we finished talking and finally made peace with the past, Derick stood up.

“I should take my wife home,” he said.

I nodded. “Take care.”

As he walked away, I checked the time on my phone.

Almost midnight.

I closed my eyes briefly before opening the mind link.

Ethan… can you come? It’s late. Let’s go home.

The connection felt strange and wonderful. It was my first time using the mind link with him like this.

About twenty minutes later, he arrived.

He led the way outside, and I followed. The driver was already waiting. We both got into the car and rode back

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to the pack house in comfortable silence.

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