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

it took me this long to find her. I have a mate now, Hazel,” he said, his eyes holding the truth of

as I listened to his words, understanding that

her as your

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 am ordering you as your

demurely, my heart aching with the realization that I would be living in the shadow of his

to suppressing

the mistake. You were never my mate, Hazel. I’ve found her now. Know your place,” he said coldly,

well compensated.

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,

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

my heart ached as I witnessed

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replicated with me. That was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan

eyes.

voice choked with emotion, unable to bear their intimacy any

tone still cold

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

is Bella, my 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 at Bella, and becoming detached as he glanced at me. Ones b*dy language couldn’t lie.