Longing For My Rejected Luna novel 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.

Hiding things from him was near impossible.

"You don't have to think about him, besides you're about to break things off and be free. Once the mate bond is dissolved, whatever feelings you have left for him, would disappear without a trace" he said.

I didn't 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 be that bad.

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

"Call me if anything goes wrong" Jace instructed and I nodded.

I sighed as my gaze lingered on the road ahead.

The packhouse could be seen in a distance and if I didn't 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 proximity.

As I walked back to the Moonforest 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 entirely as they went about their cleaning duties.

Confusion 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 the pack.

How dare they treat me like air?

I ignored them and made my way up the stairs, determination fueled my steps. I knew exactly where to find Alex at this time of day - in his office.