Alpha’s Regret Pregnant Rejected Luna

Chapter 16

Ethan gracefully slid into the back seat of his car,

“Drive to the company.” He instructed.

His expression a mixture of sourness and sadness.

The vivid image he had just witnessed played like a relentless movie in his mind, unleashing a torrent of complex emotions within him. Hazel, the woman who had once been his wife, was now remarried and had children. He couldn’t help but emit a deep sigh, briefly shutting his eyes.

The road stretched before him, eerily free of other vehicles, with only pedestrians ambling by. Hazel had transformed in ways that were hard for him to fathom. She exuded an air of maturity, her appearance radiating a newfound sense of adulthood. Gone was the fragile young girl he had known; in her place stood a woman who had undergone a profound growth and change..

Her alluring scent, reminiscent of Eucalyptus, seemed to linger tantalizingly in his senses. Her once–short hair had now grown considerably, flowing down her back in cascades. Her face had rounded out, adopting a fuller and more mature shape, while her l*ps had taken on a plump and inviting quality. As she had conversed with him, he had found himself unconsciously registering her features.

“What the hell, Ethan?” he groaned audibly, grappling with the complexity of his thoughts. “Is there an issue, boss?” Axel, seated in the front, inquired, as the car came to a halt. “No,” Ethan replied curtly, though the reality was quite the opposite. He was thinking of his ex–wife!

“Drive,” he ordered firmly.

Ethan attempted to redirect his focus for the remainder of the car ride, but his mind. persistently circled back to Hazel. The man standing beside her, he deduced, must be her

mate.

Ethan reclined in his seat, thoughts swirling like a tempest in his mind. He couldn’t help but recall the enchanting faces of Hazel’s beautiful children, a soft chuckle escaping his l*ps as he reminisced about Daisy’s adorable pout and Liam’s fiery temper. The little boy had exhibited a fiery temper, even growling at him, an Alpha!.

He was a tiny warrior, fiercely protective of his sister and mother. In some peculiar way, that boy reminded him of his own younger self, and it tugged at his heart.

“Perhaps, if Hazel hadn’t left, those kids would be mine,” he mused momentarily, a wistful expression crossing his face. However, he swiftly leaned forward, dismissing such thoughts from his mind. He was remarried. So was Hazel. He sternly reminded himself of these facts.

Hazel had undergone a significant transformation, but so had Ethan. He was no longer the same man he used to be, and he was certain she must have noticed it. The taint of a man who had been involved in unsavory dealings had marked him–his aura, his scent, even the look in his eyes had all changed..

Nevertheless, the memory of that little boy walking up to him, growling and yelling, brought a genuine smile to Ethan’s face. The tiny cupcake clutching his leg and attempting to raise it was so small compared to his imposing frame that he could barely see her without making an effort to bend down. Yet, upon noticing her, an inexplicable urge had surged

him to lower himself to her eye level and comfort her–until her protective brother charged

he now inhabited. The little girl. possessed the kind of eyes that could render anyone a willing minion, catering to her every whim

recall the heartwarming image of the children bursting into giggles. Even the initially grumpy little man who had growled at him just moments ago had softened at the sight of his

looked truly lovely with that smile, and an air of melancholy settled over him. Perhaps, he contemplated, it was for the best that

find out where that woman lives, where she works, and gather any other

came the

note of secrecy, “don’t breathe a word of this encounter to the

Axel asked,

with a hint of

a frustrated sigh as his phone vibrated, interrupting his train of thought. He

“Bella,” he acknowledged.

back?”

“Yes,” he replied shortly.

way home?” Her voice carried a hopeful tone. Ethan’s demanding schedule often kept him at the office, tending to matters that Bella remained blissfully unaware

but I’ll be heading home

and social status appeared to be her primary concern, it was all she cared about leaving Ethan feeling drained. His mind wandered away from the conversation, back to the image of the little girl

Are you listening?” Bella’s voice snapped him back to

with her singular focus

Hazel’s pure and radiant smile, along with her infectious laughter, briefly flitted through his mind. He had to forcefully pull himself back from

his work, Ethan’s trusted assistant, Axel, presented

your schedule for their gala. Would the twenty–third of this month work for you?” Axel asked,

next week. What’s on my schedule

related to the ongoing takeovers. It’s not overly hectic,” Axel replied, consulting Ethan’s calendar.

establishing the largest hospital in the country, specializing in various surgical procedures. Ethan had diversified his interests beyond the business world, engaging in charitable endeavors that included overseeing projects and sponsoring surgeries at the Cleveland Hospital, which

an exasperated sigh at the mention

at him. What were Hazel’s children named? Why had she returned

***

curiosity piqued. They had settled into their new

snack, while Daisy and Liam, exhausted from the day’s excitement, lay fast asleep. They had sought refuge in Hazel’s room, as their own still required significant work. Their new apartment, situated on the third floor, boasted two bedrooms and a spacious balcony. The kids had spent

opinion on this case, to determine