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

took me this long to find her. I have a mate now,

his words, understanding that our relationship

announce her as your

it. I still need you to stand in as Luna. It’s not a

demurely, my heart aching with the realization that

I whispered, unable to suppressing

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

well compensated.

I felt my dreams shatter into a thousand pieces. It had only been days since we had grown closer, shared moments of intimacy, and I

rushed past me, heading straight for Ethan’s office. Our eyes met

Ethan’s arms, and my heart ached as I witnessed the depth of their connection. Ethan held her

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was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he never looked at

eyes.

voice choked with emotion, unable to

his tone still cold but

braced myself for

Bella, meet Hazel, we are married. She’ll be 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 he glanced at

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