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

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

listened to his words, understanding that our

as your mate?” I asked, my

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

nodded demurely, my heart aching with the realization that I would be living

I whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in my

mistake. You were never my mate, Hazel. I’ve found her now. Know your place,” he said coldly, and I understood that there was no

well

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

heading straight for Ethan’s office. Our

my heart ached as I

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

eyes.

with emotion, unable to

his tone

myself for whatever he

is 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

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