Chapter 56
Judys POV Return the favor ? I asked , my heart falling deep into my stomach .
What are you talking about ? He cleared his throat and straightened his posture ; the soft expression he wore for most of the day was gone completely and now it was a cold look that sent a chill down my spine .
I instinctively took a step away from him , not wanting to be anywhere near him .
You know exactly what Im talking about , Judy , he said , his brows furrowed in my direction .
I want you to be my mistress .
Do what I ask , and Ill make sure your mother is well and that your father comes home by the end of the night .
My heart was bleeding at the man that lonce loved more than anything in this entire world .
At one point , I would have done anything for him .
Now , as I stared at him , I saw nothing but a stranger staring back at me .
His eyes were cold and unfamiliar ; his lips were pressed in a thin line as he glared at me .
No matter how many times he asked me , I still couldnt believe what he wanted me to do .
He wanted me … his fated mate … to be his mistress while he married another woman .
A woman who didnt deserve to be treated this way .
Irene was a sweet girl , and it was clear that she loved Ethan more than anything .
It hurt knowing that another woman felt this way about my mate , but I also knew that the heart wanted what it wanted , and her heart wanted Ethan .
How could you ask such a thing from me , Ethan ? I asked , my voice barely above a whisper .
Did our two years together truly mean nothing to you ? His expression softened for the briefest of moments .
Of course , it meant something to me , he said , stepping closer to me .
Thats why I cant let you go , Judy .
You are my mate … you belong to me , and I will have you in any way that I can get you .
Wouldnt you rather be with me in secret than not be with me at all ? Think about your wolf .
Do you want to end up like your mother ? My wolf had been quiet this entire conversation ; I could feel her silently observing this interaction and I knew it pained her , the kind of things Ethan was saying to us .
She didnt want to be a mistress either , but she also didnt want to let her mate go .
And your wolf is okay with making his mate a mistress ? I asked , narrowing my eyes at him .
Ethan shrugged casually .
He knows what needs to be done .
Thats the qualification of being an Alpha , he said simply .
You arent an Alpha yet , I murmured .
I have the Alpha blood and the Alpha traits .
Soon , thanks to Irene , Ill have the official title as well .
I rolled my eyes at him .
You make me sick , I murmured .
He smirked at me and took another step closer , nearly closing the gap between us .
I was too tired to continue walking away from him and he had beaten me to the ground with his words .
The only thing I Chapter 0056 could do was stand there and stare up at him , willing my tears away .
Weve always been so good together , Judy .
Dont break us because you are too selfish to see what needs to be done , he said in a low tone as he reached his hand up to touch my cheek .
As he grazed his fingers down the side of my face , it was as if his touch burned my flesh .
I flinched away from him , glaring at him with fire in my eyes .
I was furious that he was even putting me in this position .
That he would use my poor mother as a way to get me to do what he wanted .
I was sickened by him , and I would never forgive him for what he had done to me and my family .
I clenched my fists at my side and took a large step away from him .
Dont touch me , I said through my teeth .
You have no right to touch me ever again ! You are mine , Judy ! He growled , reaching out to grab my arm but I flinched away from him once again .
Correction , I was yours .
You lost every right you had towards me the moment you decided on another .
woman .
The moment you got down on one knee and proposed to someone else in front of my face .
You didnt even tell me about her , Ethan .
You let me find out the hard way and I will never forgive you for what you have done .
Not only to me but to my family as well .
I cant exactly prove it , but I know you had something to do with my fathers business going bankrupt .
He smirked at me and folded his arms across his chest .
Exactly , you cant prove anything , he said , his tone filled with pride as if he was proud of himself and his actions .
Its your word against mine and guess who everyone is going to listen to ? At that moment , Ethans phone started to ring in his pocket .
It wasnt the first time it had rang this evening , but he hadnt answered a single call .
He sighed and grabbed his phone from his pocket , frowning at whoever was calling .
I thought he would finally answer the call because whoever it was , must be important if they were trying to reach him as urgently as they were .