Alpha’s Regret Pregnant Rejected Luna

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

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 have a mate now, Hazel,”

clenched as I listened to his

your mate?” I asked, my

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 as your Alpha,” Ethan stated authoritatively, his eyes burning with passion

realization that

I whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in

only married you because of the mistake. You were never my mate, Hazel. I’ve found her now. Know your place,” he said coldly, and I understood that there was no room for me in

well

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 he belonged to her, and I was

to leave, my heart heavy with sorrow, a lady rushed past me, heading straight for Ethan’s office. Our eyes met briefly, sense of déjà vu washed over me, as

my heart ached as I witnessed the depth

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it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he never looked at me that way, but he just

eyes.

voice choked with emotion, unable to bear

tone still cold

face him, I braced myself for whatever he was about to

mate. 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