#Chapter 1 – Brand New Life
Abby

“If you want to meet with the Alpha, you’ll have to book ahead of time. And he’s booked out for three

months.”

The cool words of Karl’s secretary run through my mind for the millionth time. I tried reminding her he’s

also my husband, but it didn’t matter.

He’s been so busy with work that I haven’t spoken to him in a month. But it’s finally Christmas and all

the Alphas are expected to be home celebrating with their families.

I stop in front of the mirror one last time, just to make sure everything’s perfect. I run my fingers through

my silky black hair, marveling at the new color. He loves black hair, so I decided to surprise him. I’m

wearing a red lingerie set I bought especially for tonight and red lipstick to match.

I feel Karl’s presence, and turn to look at him, a wide smile already on my face. I have to resist the urge

to run across the room and jump into his arms.

His expression is unreadable. His brown eyes meet mine, but there’s none of the usual warmth when

he looks at me.

“What’s wrong?” I ask, taking a step forward. His eyes sweep over me, but he doesn’t comment on

what I’m wearing, or my hair.

“Abby.” His voice is harsh, and I shrink back a little.

“Let’s get a divorce.”

Three Years Later

“Hey, Abby.”

I smile at my restaurant manager, Olivia. “Hey, how are things going out here?” I walk around the front

desk to stand beside her.

night, it

around at the packed restaurant. “Sure,

feeling of pride flows through me. When I started here, hardly anyone knew

one of the most popular eateries in the capital, all thanks to me and my

friend Chloe walks in with her friend, Jennine, her smile

She walks up and nods

excitement, and I can’t help

ask to know she’s talking

divorce. At first, I didn’t know what I was going to do. I felt

a restaurant and I’m a chef. It might

happy.

you like this,” Chloe continues. He certainly would. I don’t think he’d be able

ex-wife is doing what I’m doing. But he

our marriage without

The minute she sees

she enjoys seeing me like this,

smile.

how

husband enters behind her, his gaze

hand to adjust her bangs, a diamond tennis bracelet

wealthy. We knew each other back when we were both Luna, and

comes in here to see

regular for us, dear,” she says. She’s taken to calling me dear now that I’m a

It’s always said with pity, but I

them carefully on the table. Emily takes

smiles up at me.

she really

“Abby, the envy of the town, now a waitress.” I don’t bother pointing out that I’m

and chef.

that after divorcing Karl, you’d end up a

face. I know

envious,” I say, glancing at her

she comes in here

advantage. My former role as Karl’s wife

into a place where the elite

you,” I say with a diplomatic smile. “I’m here if you need

to the counter when

the first thing I’ve owned. The first thing that’s truly mine, and a few

from me. I know she’ll be back, eager to watch my downfall. From Luna to a

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