#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.

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

in the capital, all thanks to

in with her friend, Jennine, her smile widening at

up and

at you.” Chloe practically beams with excitement, and I can’t help

to ask to know she’s

been three years since the divorce. At first, I didn’t know what I was

now I own a restaurant and I’m

happy.

saw you like this,” Chloe continues. He certainly would. I don’t think

what I’m doing. But he gave up his right

our marriage

opens, and Emily enters. The minute she sees

I know she enjoys seeing me like this, but I plaster on my best

smile.

Emily, how

husband enters behind her, his gaze locked on

dear,” she says. She lifts her hand to adjust her bangs, a

wealthy. We knew each other back

just comes in here to see

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

It’s always said with pity, but I don’t let

later, placing them carefully on the table. Emily takes

smiles up at me.

end up here?” I know she really means

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

and chef.

you’d end up

back on her face. I know what she’s thinking. Poor

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

the main reason, she comes in here

my advantage. My former role as Karl’s wife has allowed

into a place where the elite

with a diplomatic smile.

counter when

owned. The first thing that’s truly mine,

know she’ll be back, eager to watch my

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