The Alpha King's Series novel Chapter 22

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CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

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BRINLEY.

(TWO MONTHS LATER)

I haven't seen or talked to Xander since our fight two months ago, as hard as it was. Xander hasn't tried to contact me either, so it's fair to say we're both upset. Xander telling me he didn't love me hurt, hurt like hell. My heart breaks every time I picture his face that day.

My belly has grown round, still not full-blown, but enough to tell that I'm pregnant. And that's what petrifies me because today Knox is driving me to the hospital in the Caputo kingdom, where Katie will give her to her baby today.

Katie went into labor last night, but still no baby. Dr. Jacob told her first-time mothers can be in labor for hours at a time before giving birth. I hope I make it before the baby arrives.

"You know. Xander might be there." Knox mutters.

I glanced at him and sighed, then I stared out the window. I didn't utter a word as I watched the trees pass by.

I knew Xander would be there. He and Kyle we're close, after all. Knots formed in the pit of my stomach at the thought of seeing Xander, and most likely, he would have Julia clinging to his arm.

"I know," I finally said to Knox after some time.

"He will notice your pregnant. After all, it's hard to miss," I glared at him, and he took his hands off the steering wheel and put them up in surrender.

"Put your hands on the wheel," I yelled. Knox smirked, "What's the matter? Scared?" He teased. I rolled my eyes.

"I am, but not of your driving," I say, averting my gaze out the window, not looking over at Knox.

"Why are you so afraid to tell him?" He says.

I shrug, "What if he doesn't want the baby. Like he doesn't want me," I say, watching my thumbs battle. I'm a ball of nerves, and I'm sure it shows.

"He will. I know my brother. He will want this baby. As he wants you," Knox said, nodding his head.

"How do you know? He told me twice that he didn't love me, Knox. I cried on your shoulder all night,"

Knox nods, "I know," He pauses, "But I've talked to him. He asks about you all the time." He says.

As I met Knox's eyes, my eyes were wide, "Please tell me you didn't tell him about the baby," Knox shakes his head, "I would never do that. That's your place, not mine. I'm just saying he asks about you, and I know he loves you, B," Knox glanced over at me.

I breathed a sigh of relief. Xander still doesn't know about the baby. I believe that news should come from me.

"Why does my brother call you 508?" Knox asked, his brow raised as he stared at the road.

"That was my slave number at the palace. He doesn't know my real name. At least I don't think he does." I shrugged.

"Well, if he does know your name, he wouldn't be calling you 508," Knox chuckled. I arched a brow and crossed my arms over my chest.

"What's so funny?"

Knox narrowed his eyes, "My brother doesn't even know his own mate's name. That's funny," I roll my eyes and stare back out the window. Only one hour and thirty minutes to go until we make it to the hospital.

I closed my eyes, letting sleep take over.

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"B, wake up. We're here," Knox says, gently shaking my shoulder.

I groaned but opened my eyes, and, sure enough, we're parked in front of the kingdom's hospital. I rubbed my eyes before opening the door and getting out of the car. The breeze was a little chilly, and I shivered from it.

"Here," Knox says, handing me his jacket. I put it on without thinking twice and zipped it up. It was big enough so that you couldn't see my growing belly.

"Thanks," Knox nodded as we both headed into the hospital. I was unsure where to go, but Knox walked to a lady dressed in yellow scrubs.

"We're looking for labor and delivery?" He told the lady. She smiles at Knox and tells him, "Fourth floor through the double doors." Knox nods, "Thank you,"

"Uh," The girl says, grabbing Knox's arm, "Do you have a mate?" She asks. Knox again nods, "I do," The girl's smile drops. She was a pretty girl, with Short brown hair, bright blue eyes, and curves you could see through her tight-fitted scrubs. "What a shame. Jeanie loves to play." She says and walks away.