All Chapters of The Secret Luna Left, Now He Regrets : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

My husband, Alpha Hunter, carefully cradled a rogue girl in his arms, right in front of the whole pack, as if she were the most precious treasure.I never imagined he would treat me with such tenderness. After all, I had never even been publicly known as his wife. So, like the other pack members, I could only watch this scene, reminding myself to keep my face neutral and stand up straight—rather than showing any signs of jealousy.“Get the doctor. Now!” Hunter shouted over his shoulder.The new rogue girl named Maya was hurt, and badly. A huge violet bruise bloomed on the her ankle. Her legs were marred by scratches: a still-bleeding spiderweb pattern of injuries.The voice of Hunter was gruff and loud, but not as steady as usual. I didn’t think the other pack members would notice the difference from his usual even, commanding tone. But I did.He was angry, but he was also afraid.I didn’t look away from the scene, but rustling behind us indicated his order was being followed. He wait

I froze.Dizziness began to overtake me.I climbed down from the counter, as gracefully as I could, which wasn’t all that easy to do while naked. Especially after what I’d just heard.Whatever I’d expected, it hadn’t been that.I knew I wasn’t his fated mate. I never would be.But I also never expected him to find one.“She doesn’t know,” he said, quietly.“What?”It suddenly seemed important to be wearing clothes. I looked around frantically. Where had I left my robe?Hunter handed me the towel he’d just discarded. It was damp, but I felt more solid as I wrapped it around myself.“She doesn’t know we’re mates. Rogues aren’t able to tell. It isn’t until they’re confirmed as members of a pack that they can sense the connection.”“But as Alpha—” I started. I knew what he was saying. My voice was creaky, low and husky and pathetic. For once, I didn’t care. I needed him to explain.“Yes, as Alpha I can sense the connection. I knew at once. She is my fated mate.”As much as I needed to h

Whispering erupted again.The other pack members had obviously noticed Hunter’s familiar and protective treatment of Maya. And his coldness toward me.I couldn’t believe it had been only days ago that I was worried about their speculations on my relationship with Hunter.Elle caught my eye and stepped forward. I was sure she was about to challenge Hunter—to make some grand pronouncement about what I deserved and how I should be treated.I shook my head imperceptibly in her direction.There was no point in her getting into trouble. It wouldn’t make any difference.I felt a bitter sting in my chest, like my heart was being encircled with barbed wire. Still, I said nothing.I remained silent and straight-backed as we walked to Hunter’s car.“Would you like the front seat?” Maya asked me quietly.“Oh no, all yours,” I replied kindly. Being closer to Hunter would soothe her. I didn’t want her to be upset. Or intimidated by me.The backseat was better for me anyway. I needed to collect my t

He stared at me. I could tell his mind was frenetic with speculation. His mouth was twisted to one side, eyebrows furrowed. I felt sure he was about to accuse me of something, though I wasn’t sure what.He peered through the window into Maya’s room.“She’s waking up,” he muttered. “We’ll talk later.”“Nurse,” he called in the general direction of the VIP charge desk, “come in here and check on this patient.”He didn’t wait to see if he’d been heard or acknowledged.He swept back into the room to see what Maya needed, quickly followed by a young nurse.I exhaled deeply, lungs screaming in relief. I hadn’t realized I’d been holding my breath.***It was days before I saw him again. He didn’t return to the pack house, even at night.I was sure the doctor had said Maya only needed one day of observation, but that must not have been enough for Hunter.I was crouched over my work and didn’t hear them enter the Delta office at first.“Kara,” he snapped, making me jump.Maya was following a

In other circumstances I would be delighted with Hunter’s trust in me.Now it just felt cruel.“Consider it done,” I said brusquely.He looked at me, his eyes slightly bright.With desire?He reached his hand halfway across the desk toward me, then dropped it and cleared his throat.I stood before he could speak. If he was attracted to me at this moment because of my calm competence, that would be extremely irritating. Especially since being needed seemed to turn him on so much when it came to Maya.I didn’t let him say anything, just walked quickly from his office and straight to Maya’s desk.“Hi,” I said quickly. “I have a task for you. Can you come into the conference room?”She leapt to her feet, nodding furiously.I thought she looked determined, like she was desperate to prove herself to me.“Okay, I need you to organize these purchase lists for the new member supplies. You’ll be helping me with preparations for the new member initiation ceremony.”Maya nodded. She didn’t questi