Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201

Erin’s POV

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I had never been on a private jet before, and despite my attempts to appear calm, my nervousness must have been evident. The sleek interior of the aircraft was luxurious beyond anything I’d ever experienced, with plush leather seats, polished wood tables, and what looked like a fully stocked bar at one end.

First time flying private? Derek asked, settling into the seat across from me as the engines hummed to life.

I nodded, gripping the armrests tightly as the plane began to taxi down the runway. “Is it that obvious?”

A fint of amusement flickered in his eyes. “Just a bit.”

Ax the jet accelerated and lifted off the ground, my stomach lurched uncomfortably. I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breathing, but a patch of turbulence made the plane shudder, and I couldn’t suppress a small gasp of fear.

When I opened my eyes, I found Derek watching me with a mixture of amusement and something else–something softer that I rarely saw in his expression.

“It’s perfectly safe,” he assured me. “This jet has flown me to business meetings across the country dozens of times.”

“I know,” I said, attempting a brave smile that probably looked more like a grimace. “I’m just not used to it.”

The flight was mercifully short, but as we began our descent toward the Moon Abyss Pack territory, another bout of turbulence hit. This time, the plane dropped suddenly before stabilizing, and I couldn’t help the small cry that escaped my lips. My knuckles turned white as I gripped the armrests even tighter.

“Come here,” Derek’s voice cut through my panic.

Before I could respond, he had unfastened his seatbelt and moved to sit beside me. With firm but gentle hands, he pulled me against his chest, one hand cradling the back of my head.

Relax, little Omega,” he murmured, his breath warm against my hair. “Focus on my heartbeat.”

I found myself instinctively complying, pressing my ear against his chest where I could hear the strong, steady rhythm of his heart. His scent enveloped me–cedar and spice, with that underlying note that was uniquely Derek. It was comforting in a way I hadn’t expected, and I felt the

tension gradually leaving my body.

“That’s it,” he encouraged, his hand stroking my hair. “We’re almost there.”

I remained nestled against him until the plane touched down with a gentle bump. Even then, I was reluctant to pull away, the warmth and security of his embrace making me forget, for a moment, all the complications between us.

The Moon Abyss Pack territory was different from what I was used to in the Darkwood Pack. As we descended the steps from the private jet into the crisp morning air, I took in the surroundings with curious eyes. The airport was smaller but impeccably maintained, with modern European–style buildings visible in the distance.

“Alpha Stone!” A voice called out, and I turned to see a young man in his late twenties approaching us, his hand raised in greeting.

Derek nodded in acknowledgment. “Michael.”

The man reached us and offered a respectful hall–bow to Derek before turning curious eyes to me. And this must be Ms. Blackwood. Welcome to Moon Abyss territory.

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Chapter 201

Michael is the Vice President of our subsidiary company here,” Derek explained to me. “He’ll be driving us to the hotel.”

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