#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,

the packed restaurant.

me. When

one of the most popular eateries in the capital, all

friend Chloe walks in with her friend, Jennine, her smile widening at the sight

up and

beams with excitement, and I

I don’t have to ask to know she’s

I didn’t know what I was going to do. I

as Luna, but now I own a restaurant and I’m a chef. It might not be what

happy.

this,” Chloe continues. He certainly

knowing that his ex-wife is doing what I’m doing. But he gave up

ended our marriage

minute she sees

me like this, but I plaster on

smile.

Emily, how are

his

says. She lifts her hand to adjust her bangs, a diamond tennis bracelet

outrageously wealthy. We knew each other back when we

here to see

regular for us, dear,” she says. She’s taken

said with pity,

drinks moments later, placing them carefully

smiles up at me.

have thought we’d end up here?” I know she really means me and not ‘we,’ but

“Abby, the envy of the town, now a waitress.” I

and chef.

end

I know what she’s thinking. Poor Abby, abandoned

certainly am a little envious,” I say, glancing at her husband. A smug

if not the main reason, she comes in here is that she enjoys seeing

My former role as

into a place where

with you,” I say with a diplomatic

counter when

first thing that’s truly mine, and a

away from me. I know she’ll be back,

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