#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, it

around at the packed restaurant.

flows through me. When I started

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

her friend, Jennine, her smile widening at

and nods hello

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

ask to

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

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

happy.

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

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

ended our

opens, and Emily enters. The minute she sees

seeing me like this, but I plaster on my

smile.

Emily, how are

enters behind her, his gaze locked on his

her hand to adjust her bangs, a

outrageously wealthy. We knew each other

comes in here to see me is all

says. She’s taken to calling me

said with pity, but I don’t let

later, placing them carefully on the table. Emily takes a sip

smiles up at me.

end up here?” I know she really means me

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

and chef.

after divorcing Karl, you’d end up a staff member?” She’s got

know what she’s

glancing at her husband. A smug look

reason, she comes in here is that she enjoys seeing

used that to my advantage. My former role as Karl’s wife has allowed me to turn

a place where

say with a diplomatic

counter when she waves me

first thing I’ve owned. The first thing

back, eager to watch my downfall. From

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