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 near

about to break things off and be free. Once the mate bond is dissolved, whatever feelings you have left for him, would disappear

bond would hurt alot, but I could endure

at the Moonforest pack border and I stepped down from the car. "Call me if anything goes wrong" Jace instructed and I

sighed as my gaze lingered on the

know better, I would think the appearance of the packhouse as it looked from afar, was really how it looked like in the inside and in close

with each 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 entirely as they went about their cleaning

washed over me. It was as if I had become invisible to them, just

they treat me

stairs, determination fueled my steps. I knew exactly where to find Alex at this

knock, I pushed the door open, expecting to find him alone. But what I saw shattered the last remnants of hope

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

felt surged through my veins, threatening to consume me. How could he move on so quickly?

over me. I stood frozen in the doorway, unable to tear my eyes

had believed in and 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

just wanted me out of

snapped to the door and he saw

then smirked at me

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

his taunts, I walked further

submissive in front of us. I couldn't help but give her a disdainful look, a silent reminder of

bitch" Cindy suddenly groaned at