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

we rescued her. That was why it took me this long to find her. I have a mate now,

to his words, understanding that our relationship

her as your mate?” I asked, my voice

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 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

aching with the realization that I

I whispered, unable to suppressing

my mate, Hazel. I’ve found her now. Know your place,” he

be well compensated.

only been days since we had grown closer, shared moments of

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

and my heart ached as I witnessed the

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That was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he

eyes.

choked with emotion,

tone still

I braced myself

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

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