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

why it took me this long to find her. I have a mate now, Hazel,” he said,

to his words, understanding that our relationship

to announce her as your mate?” I asked,

gamma. So she’s weak. I can’t cast you aside; the pack will not approve of it. I still need you

realization that I would be

whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in

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

be well

a 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, and I had foolishly believed it meant something more. But now, it was clear that he belonged to her, and I was merely a temporary

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

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

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bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he never looked at me that way, but he just met

eyes.

with

called, his tone still cold

I braced myself for whatever he was about to

be performing the Luna function for now until you’re safe,” he introduced us, his gaze softening as he looked at Bella,

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