Chapter 2

Making my way to his office, I hesitated outside the door, taking a moment to gather my thoughts. When I finally entered, I found Ethan seated behind his desk, engrossed in his work. His presence still had the power to render me speechless.

For a moment, I stood there, admiring his broad shoulders and handsome features. However, his gaze met mine, and any warmth I had hoped to see was replaced with

disinterest.

“I brought the files,” I said, my voice steady, placing the documents on his desk.

He nodded, acknowledging my gesture but saying nothing.

“Have you had lunch? We could eat together,” I suggested, my heart hoping for a chance to talk, to connect with him again.

“There’s no need for that; I promised Bella we’d cat together,” he replied, and a pang of jealousy struck my heart at the mention of his mate’s name.

“Bella?” I questioned, unable to hide my curiosity.

“My mate,” came the curt reply, and I felt a mixture of sorrow and bitterness rise within me. “You remember the conditions that led to our marriage, right? It was all a big mistake. As for

through a lot. She was being trafficked, practically hidden and in captivity when we rescued her. That was why it took me this long to find her. I

his words, understanding

her as your mate?” I asked, my

the pack will not approve of it. I still need you to stand in as Luna. It’s not a request but an order, I am ordering you

aching with the realization that I would be living in the shadow of his

about me?” I whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in

now. Know your place,” he said coldly, and I understood that there was no room

be well compensated. Don’t

felt my dreams shatter into a thousand pieces. It had only been days since we had grown closer, shared moments of intimacy, and I had foolishly believed it meant something more. But now, it was clear that

straight for Ethan’s office. Our eyes met briefly, sense of déjà vu washed over me,

office, Bella threw herself into Ethan’s arms, and my heart ached as I witnessed

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replicated with me. That was the mate bond, it’s the real thing

eyes.

murmured, my voice choked with emotion, unable to bear their intimacy

tone still cold

braced myself for whatever he

performing the Luna function for now until you’re safe,” he introduced us, his gaze softening as he looked at Bella, and becoming detached as

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