Alpha’s Regret Pregnant Rejected Luna

Chapter 2

Making my way to his office, I hesitated outside the door, taking a moment to gather my thoughts. When I finally entered, I found Ethan seated behind his desk, engrossed in his work. His presence still had the power to render me speechless.

For a moment, I stood there, admiring his broad shoulders and handsome features. However, his gaze met mine, and any warmth I had hoped to see was replaced with

disinterest.

“I brought the files,” I said, my voice steady, placing the documents on his desk.

He nodded, acknowledging my gesture but saying nothing.

“Have you had lunch? We could eat together,” I suggested, my heart hoping for a chance to talk, to connect with him again.

“There’s no need for that; I promised Bella we’d cat together,” he replied, and a pang of jealousy struck my heart at the mention of his mate’s name.

“Bella?” I questioned, unable to hide my curiosity.

“My mate,” came the curt reply, and I felt a mixture of sorrow and bitterness rise within me. “You remember the conditions that led to our marriage, right? It was all a big mistake. As for

trafficked, practically hidden and in captivity when we rescued her. That was why it took me this long to find her. I have a mate now, Hazel,” he said, his eyes

I listened to his words, understanding that our relationship meant

to announce her as your mate?” I asked, my voice quivering

can’t cast you aside; the pack will not approve of it. I still need you to stand in as Luna. It’s not a request but an order, I am ordering you as your Alpha,” Ethan stated

my heart aching with the realization that

about me?” I whispered, unable to suppressing the pain in

of the mistake. You were never my mate, Hazel. I’ve found her now. Know

well compensated. Don’t

It had only been days since we had grown closer, shared moments of intimacy, and I had foolishly believed it meant something more. But now, it was clear that he belonged to her, and I was merely

me, heading straight for Ethan’s office. Our eyes met briefly, sense of déjà vu

heart ached as I witnessed the

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he spoke to her. There was a love between them that could never be replicated with me. That was the mate bond, it’s the real thing I’ve been with Ethan but he never looked at me that way, but he just met Bella but there was clear and

eyes.

wait outside, I murmured, my voice choked with

called, his tone still cold but

braced myself for whatever

meet Hazel, we are married. She’ll be performing the Luna function for now until you’re safe,” he introduced us, his gaze softening as he looked at Bella,