Longing For My Rejected Luna

Chapter 9

*****Erika's POV*****

Two days later:

As Jace drove me back to the Moonforest pack's borders, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions swirling inside me. My eyes were fixed on the passing scenery outside the car window, trying to distract myself from the heaviness in my heart. But Jace, being his usual self, couldn't resist making some cold yet funny remarks.

"So, Erika, how about we play a game of 'Who Can Stay Silent the Longest"?" Jace said, and I had the urge to ask him to stop the car and let me get down.

I rolled my eyes, choosing to ignore his comment. I knew he was just trying to lighten the mood, but I wasn't in the mood for games. I wanted to focus on the task at hand and the thoughts that were weighing me down.

Jace, however, was persistent. He continued to make snarky remarks and sarcastic jokes, his words bouncing off me like water off a duck's back. It was his way of coping, I suppose, but it wasn't helping me at this moment.

Despite my best efforts to hide my true feelings, Jace saw through my facade. He knew me better than anyone else, even when I tried to put on a brave face. He knew something was bothering me.

"Erika, you can't hide from me," Jace said, his voice softening slightly. "I can tell that something's bothering you. You know you can talk to me, right?"

I sighed and turned to look at him.

"I'm fine" I responded, definitely not in the mood to have this conversation with him.

"Come on, tell me" he urged and I growled.

"Is it about your manwhore husband?" He asked again and I nodded slightly.

him was near

you're about to break things off and be free. Once the mate bond is dissolved, whatever feelings you have left for him, would disappear without

did hear from father earlier this morning that dissolving the mate bond would hurt alot, but I

I stepped down from the car. "Call me if

sighed as my gaze lingered on

know better, I would think the appearance of the packhouse as it looked from afar, was really how it looked

with each step. I reached the grand entrance and was granted entry, but something felt off. The

tinge of anger washed over me. It was as if I had become invisible to them, just another insignificant presence in the vast living room. I was still their Luna even though

dare they treat me like

ignored them and made my way up the stairs, determination fueled my steps. I knew exactly where to find Alex

door open, expecting to find him alone. But what I saw

in his office, sat Alex, with Serenity by his side. Her head was resting on his thigh, a picture of comfort and intimacy. My heart sank, and my fists clenched involuntarily at the

of our impending divorce and the betrayal I felt surged through my veins, threatening to consume me. How could he move on so quickly? We hadn't even

washed over me. I stood frozen in the doorway, unable to tear my eyes away from the sight that tore at

the fact I thought that I could mend my marriage, was slipping away. The pain of seeing Alex with someone else, especially so soon, cut deep, leaving scars that would take time

wanted me out of his life

head soon snapped to the door and he saw

smirked at me for

the life outside this walls and now you're back?" He mocked and

I walked

us. I couldn't help but give

such a bitch" Cindy suddenly groaned at the