#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,

at the packed restaurant. “Sure,

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

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

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

and nods

I can’t help but grin. “If he could see

have to ask to know she’s

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

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

happy.

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

what I’m doing. But he gave up

ended our marriage without

minute she sees me behind the desk, a

I know she enjoys seeing me like this,

smile.

Emily, how are

enters behind her, his gaze locked on his

to adjust her bangs, a

wealthy. We knew each other back when we were

here to see me is all my

She’s taken to calling me dear now that I’m a

said with pity, but I don’t let

return with their drinks moments later, placing them

smiles up at me.

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

town, now a waitress.” I don’t bother pointing out

and chef.

Karl, you’d end up a staff

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

envious,” I say, glancing at her husband. A smug look crosses her

she comes

that to my advantage. My former role

place where the

right with you,” I say with a diplomatic smile. “I’m here if you need

counter when she waves me

first thing I’ve owned. The first thing

from me. I know she’ll be back, eager to watch my downfall.

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