Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 496

Chapter 496 New Job Avery rose from the couch, the smug smile on her face a blatant attempt to mock me, but I didn't care. I didn't care that she was Zander's future Luna or that he loved her. They were both cheaters, and they deserved each other. She circled me like a predator sizing up its prey, her gaze scanning me from head to toe as if assessing my very existence. Finally, she stopped in front of me.

"I'm sorry to see you in such a pitiful state, Selena," she said, her voice dripping with taunt as she spat out the words. As if she'd ever had an ounce of empathy. "I genuinely never thought I'd find you in... well, you know." Her mocking glance swept over my appearance again, head to toe, before she pulled a pitiful face-fake as ever. "Don't worry, Avery. I'm fine," I retorted, keeping my tone neutral, my face blank.

"Oh, I can see that," she snorted, the smugness in her voice cutting deeper than it should have. I bit the inside of my cheek to stop myself from snapping back at her. "But the good thing is Zander gave you a job. We'll pay you well, of course. After all, you are my Zander's ex-mate."

Her emphasis on "my Zander" was desperate, and I could see through her facade. What she truly wanted was to rub it in my face-a pure, calculated insult dressed up as concern.

"You know how much he loves me he does whatever I say. And if you serve me well, I might just tell him to give you a little extra reward," she grinned smugly, as though I should be grateful for her mercy.

I looked away, a faint pang in my chest rising for reasons I didn't want to name.

"Thank you, Avery. That's so kind of you," I replied curtly, my voice clipped and my patience waning.

Her grin only widened, as if my response had been exactly what she wanted. "Oh, I'm always kindhearted, Selena. I can't stand to see someone suffer-even if it's my enemy."

Her words hit a nerve, but I refused to give her the satisfaction of a reaction. She wasn't worth it. None of this was.

"I should take your leave then and start my job immediately, Avery," I said, picking up my luggage and turning to leave for the omega quarters.

"It's Luna Avery to you, Selena," she simpered, her voice dripping with superiority.

I paused for a moment, caught off guard. She hadn't even married the Alpha yet, and she was already demanding the title of Luna. Such a desperate woman.

"Of course, Luna Avery," I replied with a fake smile before walking away, letting her believe she had won.

After settling my belongings in the Omega Quarter, I made my way to the kitchen where omegas were diligently preparing dinner for the whole pack, comprising over a hundred werewolves. The responsibility of feeding so many hungry mouths required an early start to the evening's preparations.

As I carefully inspected the omegas, I recognized some familiar faces, while others were new additions since I had left.

"Luna!" I heard a girl's voice squeal with excitement, causing me to turn my head in surprise. A girl with big, curious eyes was looking at me. I glanced around, half-expecting Avery to be standing there, but it was clear that she was addressing me.

"Luna Selena?! You are... Luna Queen Selena," she gasped, her eyes sparkling with realization. If Avery or someone else overheard her, she could be in significant trouble. I hurriedly approached the girl named Lola, making sure nobody was eavesdropping. "Listen, umm... Lola," I recalled her name, trying to ease her excitement.

and surprise. "Oh, my goddess! Luna,

gently taking her hand and leading her to a more

a warm smile. "But I'm not your Queen anymore. Your Alpha King rejected me, and

this, Luna?" she blurted out, then blushed, correcting herself, "I mean... Selena!" I

I'm here for a job, not as the Luna," I coaxed gently, offering her a soft smile. "Your new Luna is Avery, and she won't be happy if

were not allowed to shift or receive training on the ground. They were confined to the pack house, performing household chores and cooking for other pack members. However, when I became Luna and joined this pack after marrying Zander, I introduced new laws, giving omegas the opportunity to receive training in self-defense

What's going on here? You think this is a break room?" A sharp, irritated voice cut

crisp suit jacket, her heels clicking sharply against

hell to pay," she barked, her tone sharp and no-nonsense as her eyes scanned the

with her elbow to snap me into action. Without further delay, she shuffled toward

finger shot out like a dagger,

name "Eden"

Avery's butler," she added, like it was the most

say a word, keeping my expression calm and composed. It was clear she was waiting for some kind of reaction, but when she didn't get it, her irritation

huff before narrowing her gaze at me,

Eden

her arms. "Get some rules into that head of yours. No creating unions, no scheming with anyone here, and no stepping out of line. You're here to work, nothing more. A daily list of tasks will be given to you, and if you fail to complete every single one-" she paused, her eyes narrowing into slits, "-there will

keeping my

curtly, flicking her hand dismissively as if shooing

me to challenge her, before finally turning on

exhaled quietly next to me. "Welcome to the team,"

shook my head, smiling faintly as I picked up a cutting board. "This is going

are Alpha's mother and sister?" I asked, curiosity creeping in as I realized I hadn't seen them in the pack

our marriage. It had been a devastating blow for all of us. On his way back to the pack after visiting a neighboring one, he was ambushed by rogues and tragically killed. Zander had been left

sent his sister for higher studies, and his mother went

understanding the reasoning behind

So, the Alpha King is living alone here with his mate," I

Lola knitted

emphasized, "Your

his mate. From what I've heard, it seems the Alpha agreed to marry her because the council of elders put a lot of pressure on him

been so close that it was easy to assume they were destined mates. Nevertheless, the love they shared mattered more than any bond, whether fated or not. Still, I couldn't help but wonder why fate didn't