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.

things from him was

the mate bond is

respond to that. I did hear from father earlier this morning that dissolving the mate bond would hurt alot, but I could endure because of my Alpha strength. Maybe it wouldn't

arrived at the Moonforest pack border and I stepped down from the car.

as my gaze

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

step. I reached the grand entrance and was granted entry, but something felt off. The maids, who usually greeted me with a respectful bow, seemed to be ignoring me

as if I had become invisible to them, just another

treat me like

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

him alone. But what I

on his thigh, a picture of comfort

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

tear my eyes away from the sight

I could mend my marriage, was slipping away. The pain of seeing

he just wanted me

the door

at me for no

and now you're back?" He mocked and relaxed further into his

I walked further into

the tension, quickly straightened up and lowered her head, trying to appear submissive in front of us. I couldn't help but give her a disdainful

bitch" Cindy suddenly groaned at the sight of