#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

sudden feeling of pride flows through me. When I started here,

it’s one of the most popular eateries in the capital, all

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

walks up and nods hello

with excitement, and I can’t help but grin. “If he

ask to know

three years since the divorce. At first, I didn’t

own a restaurant and I’m a chef. It might not be

happy.

he saw you like this,” Chloe continues. He certainly would.

what I’m doing. But he gave up

ended our marriage

minute she sees me behind the

me like this, but I

smile.

how

enters behind her, his gaze locked on

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

is outrageously wealthy. We knew each other back

comes in here to

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

not a Luna like her. It’s always said with pity, but I don’t let it get to

with their drinks moments later, placing them carefully on the table.

smiles up at me.

have thought we’d end up here?” I know she really means me

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

and chef.

you’d end up a staff

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

glancing at her husband. A smug look crosses

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

former role as

a place

you,” I say with a diplomatic

counter when she waves

first thing I’ve owned. The first thing

I know she’ll be back, eager to

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