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

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

to his words, understanding that

to announce her as your mate?” I

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 you to stand in as Luna. It’s not a request but an order, I

the realization that I would be living in the shadow of

me?” I whispered, unable to suppressing

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

well compensated.

only been days since we had grown closer, shared moments of intimacy, and I had foolishly believed it meant

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 of their connection. Ethan held

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

eyes.

my voice choked with emotion,

tone

I braced myself for whatever he

you’re safe,” he introduced us, his gaze softening as he looked at Bella, and becoming detached as he glanced at me.