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

took

his words, understanding

her as your mate?” I asked, my voice

will not approve of it. I still need you to stand in as Luna. It’s not a request

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

whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in

found her now. Know your place,” he said coldly, and I understood that there was no room for me

well compensated. Don’t

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

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

the office, Bella threw herself into Ethan’s arms, and my heart ached as I witnessed the

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was a love between them that could never be replicated with me. That was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he never looked at

eyes.

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

Ethan called, his tone still cold

to face him, I braced myself for

Luna function for now until you’re safe,” he

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