#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.

busy night,

the packed

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

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

with her friend, Jennine, her smile widening

up and

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

don’t have to ask to know she’s talking

I didn’t know what I was going to do.

a restaurant and I’m a chef. It

happy.

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

what I’m doing. But he gave

our marriage without

Emily enters. The minute she sees me behind the

face. I know she enjoys seeing me like this, but

smile.

Emily, how

her, his gaze

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

We knew each other back when we were both

here to see me is all

says. She’s

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

later, placing them carefully on the table. Emily takes

smiles up at me.

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

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

and chef.

end up a staff member?”

smile back on her face. I know

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

main reason, she

role as Karl’s wife has allowed me to turn

a place where the

I say with a diplomatic smile. “I’m

to the counter when she waves

first thing I’ve owned. The first thing that’s

be back, eager to

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