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

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 holding

I listened to his words, understanding that our relationship meant

to announce her as your mate?”

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

my heart aching with the realization that I would be

about me?” I whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in

only married you because of the mistake. You were never my mate, Hazel. I’ve found her now. Know your

be well compensated.

since we had grown closer, shared moments of intimacy, and I had foolishly believed

heading straight for Ethan’s office. Our eyes met briefly, sense of déjà vu washed over

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

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them that could never be replicated with me. That was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been

eyes.

my voice choked with emotion, unable to

his tone still cold but

him, I braced myself for

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.