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’s been 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 have a mate now, Hazel,” he said, his eyes holding the truth

his words, understanding that

to announce her as your mate?” I asked, my

least not now. She’s too weak to be Luna. Apart from her injuries, she’s a gamma. So she’s weak. I can’t cast you aside; the pack will not approve of it. I still need

aching with the realization that I would

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

found her now. Know your place,” he said coldly, and I understood

be well

into a nearby chair, 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 had foolishly believed it meant something more. But now,

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 if

and my heart ached as I witnessed the depth of their connection. Ethan held

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it’s the real thing I’ve been

eyes.

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

his tone still

myself for whatever he was

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 me. Ones b*dy language