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Chapter 22

Jenna's POV 

I kept my head looking in the direction of Liza as I went on, "And if I do, I'll apologize to you again. Now, please excuse me. I think I have embarrassed myself enough." My voice cracked as I yanked my hands out of Jace's hold. 

"Jenna..." He sighed, sounding like he fúcked up a great deal. 

I didn't stay to analyze his expressions. I strode over to mom and took Jared from her. 

"H-he was hungry earlier, mom. I'll... I'll f-feed him and b-bring him back to you." 

"Jenna," I didn't wait to hear what she wanted to say. 

I was truly feeling very humiliated. Their eyes burned holes in my back as I walked away from there, recalling Liza's words. 

She was right about me getting in trouble with Jace. Perhaps, I still have a lot to do before I replace her in Jace's life.

Because it's clear, he still has some sort of feelings for her. 

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Jace's POV 

I watched as she strode away with trembling shoulders. Fúck. I didn't mean it to end like this. Hell, I didn't want this to happen between us. 

Our first fight. First ever fight over who? My ex-mistress. 

Running a hand through my hair, I gritted my teeth. 

"J-jace, I am sorry. I honestly didn't think it would get—"

"No, don't utter a word. Not a single word." I seethed, not turning to look at Liza. 

"But, Jace—" 

"Don't you get it? Shut up and just go away." I howled. 

"Everyone, go back to your work. Martha, please go to Luna Queen." Oakley instructed behind me as I palmed my face. 

My body was shaking. Jenna's trembling voice when she forced herself to apologize was playing in my head. I sighed and removed my hands. My gaze landed on my parents. They were giving me a dirty look. One someone would give to a partial husband. 

"Mom, dad, I didn't—" 

"Let's go, Isabella." Dad placed an arm on mom's shoulder and turned her around. 

"Please, listen to me."

"I told you, Jace," Dad said without turning. "Having your wife and your ex-mistress under your roof will never bring happiness to you... Only problems."

Then they walked away. Oakley was still with me. But he also departed when I spun to face him, hoping that he would listen. 

"Damn it!" 

I snarled and plopped down on the couch, head in my hands. 

'You really pushed her to her limits, and for whom exactly? That abominable woman.' Denis hissed in my mind. 

No one likes Liza. From my parents to Beta male, the gammas and servants— no one. Not even my own wolf. 

I didn't like her before either. Liza can be fake at times. But since I started going to her, using her body and taking what I need; I realized she just craves attention. She doesn't care what kind of attention that is as long as she's getting it. 

That being the case, I began to feed it to her. Getting her roses, making her feel like she means something to me, not stopping her when she used to talk about being my Luna Queen or carrying my child. I just stayed quiet and went along, playing the game with her. 

I thought she was in that mood of role-playing. However, after I got married, she showed me a different personality. 

It made me realize that those things she said about being my Luna Queen and all weren't just words whispered during make out. She meant them. 

I know she's causing problems for Jenna to cause a rift between us. She had told me that day when I brought my wife and some home that she would take me back. 

But I had warned her, and she looked like she got the point. 

'That woman knows you well. She is aware you wouldn't ever hurt her because you are indebted to her.' Denis spat. 

"I'm not indebted to her."

'Yes, you are. She was a virgin when you first fúcked her. You felt bad for ruining her and then decided to give her advantages that would make it up to her. But my question is... How long? For how long are you going to let her push you? You're married now Jace. If you don't stop her now, you'll end up without Jenna and Jared.'

An echoing growl rumbled deep from my chest. I seethed at my wolf for using those words.

Jenna isn't going anywhere. We have that understanding. We are not like other couples. We have a deal. 

'I thought you had love between you two. When did the deal happen?' 

"We'll stay together for Jared. That's the deal. And we love each other because we both are perfect for each other."

'Do you hear yourself, Alpha King Jace! You sound like a businessman. Is that why you are still keeping Liza in the castle... Because you know her presence won't send Jenna leaving since you both agreed to be together for Jared.'

I closed my eyes as I clenched my jaw tight. That's not true. I am not keeping Liza with me because I feel something for her. She doesn't have anywhere to go. Her parents died when she was young. She's my maternal cousin. 

My mom has no one left. If she did, I would have sent Liza to them. I'm her only family left. As the Alpha King, if I can't take care of my own cousin then I can't take care of my kingdom. 

Besides, I don't feel anything for her. Jenna is the one for me. I love her. 

'But what you did five minutes ago, it didn't look like you loved her. It looked like you're protecting your ex-mistress.' Denis remarked. 

"I wasn't, okay. Why would I protect her? Maybe I was because sending her to the dungeons for having my photos is not a crime. I also have photos of our destined mate. Does that mean we're lingering over her memories? Hell, no. We never loved her as much as we love Jenna."

'Look Jace,' My wolf huffed. 'I'm not going to argue over this with you. Liza staying in your house with your wife and son is a huge issue already. If you defend her, that makes it worse. You literally challenged Jenna's authorities as a Luna Queen, although you claimed she's free to make decisions without your permission.'

I gulped as my heart throbbed wildly in my chest. I was feeling melancholic. I know why. That's because my chosen mate is crestfallen. I can feel her emotions within me. 

Jenna... Swallowing hard, I charged towards our room. 

She was feeding Jared when I came. Martha was talking to her— Trying to explain to her how this fight was petty but turned big and that she should not extend it. She got up and exited when she saw me coming. 

When Jenna noticed me, she quickly wiped her tears and lifted Jared on her shoulder after adjusting her top. 

"Jenna," I kneeled down in front of her. 

Touching her knee, I made her look into my eyes. Pain like a thousand spears piercing my heart exploded in my chest. Her pretty eyes were puffy and red, her cheeks pink and her lips trembling. 

She was about to look away when I held her cheek and nodded in a no, "Don't look away, love."

Tbc…