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

besides you're about to break things off and be free. Once the mate bond is dissolved,

the mate bond would hurt alot,

I stepped down from the car.

my gaze lingered on the

in a distance and if I didn't know better, I would think the appearance of the packhouse

the weight of my emotions seemed to grow heavier 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

and a 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 I left

treat

I knew exactly where to find Alex at this time of day

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

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

veins, threatening to consume me. How could he move on so quickly? We hadn't even finalized our separation, and yet he was already treating Serenity as if she were his

my eyes away from the sight that tore at my heart.

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 take

wanted me out of his

head soon snapped to the door and he

at me for no

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

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

suddenly groaned at the sight