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

lot. She was being trafficked, practically hidden and in captivity when we rescued her. That was why it took me

to his words, understanding that our relationship

her as your mate?” I asked, my voice

will not approve of it. I still need you to stand in

realization that I would be living in the shadow of his

me?” I whispered, unable to suppressing the pain

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

well compensated. Don’t

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

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 I had seen

herself into Ethan’s arms, and my heart ached as I witnessed the depth of their connection.

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was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he never looked at me that way, but he just met Bella but there was clear and burning love in

eyes.

voice choked with emotion, unable

called, his tone still cold but

him, I braced myself for whatever he was about

married. She’ll be performing the Luna function for now until you’re safe,” he introduced us, his gaze softening as

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