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ut of the apartment, my phone rang. Beta Kevin's name was displayed on the screen, and I answered the

stake in mistreating me, but I didn't need those words. I

mportant that made you call me?" I ask

the office," he said. "By the way, why are you being so formal with me? Just call me

, I think you should stop calling me Luna

nal?" he asked after be

about the divorce papers I sent to his office, r

ait, M

here anyth

ce because he didn't accept your resignation letter and hope

on his words. Once he made a decision, he never went back on it.

nto Jude. I should have been happy. After being apart for days, seeing his handsome

what Kevin had described. Jude had never cared a

unfinished business. The divorce papers hadn't been returned to me sig

ame friendly way as always, seemingly on my side. He smiled and glanc

hope that could never materialize. "How about you talk things ov

win his heart and affection this way, he would only see and miss the mem

ught two cups to his room, thinking we would talk as we enjoyed cof

They were kissing passionately. His hands squeezed Bella's butt as she swaye

ve ended up taking off their clothes

turn around when Bella noticed my pr

ut knocking again, I'll fire you!" Jude snapped with a loud, authoritative

ning worse. More throbbing pain. He didn't need to worry about anythi

her red eyes glowing triumphantly. I'd seen that look before.

med everyone since she was born. She had been Dad's beloved daughter since birth, born to his fated mate-a rare, pure-blooded Alpha. The bond

inging shame and sorrow to the strongest pack, and it destroyed my mother, who came from noble lineag

her suddenly withered and lost all interest in l

riod to end but immediately announced his

was like a goddess. Everyone bowed to her and honored

d Jude, the future Alpha of the strongest pack, thinking I'd finally g

have been mine-my father's love, my mate's loyalty, and even m

ffee. There was no point in sacrificing everything-my heart, soul, and youth-for the love of my husband and child. The reality was

ting. I had to let

ediately answered to explain why I hadn't come to his

hesitate to contact me whenever yo

status in the pack, household, or even for Jude-the owner of a giant company whose we

king at the city from above. Whispers drifted from where I

know how others viewed my marriage to Jude. Especially con

er," said one of the employees, catching my attention. Then they started talking about something that left me speec