Chapter 0198
Irene hadn’t meant to spill that secret like that, especially with Ethan being right there. But she didn’t know that Ethan was about to walk in. She was planning on meeting him later, so it would have been a nice surprise for him to show up at the Villa announce. However, at this moment, Irene was mortified. She stared back at Ethan who was staring at her like he was a deer caught in the headlights.
His eyes were impossibly big, and he had no idea what to say at this moment. He hadn’t expected Irene to know about him and Judy, even though nothing was going on between them right now, she was still never supposed to find out that they were in fact fatedmates.
Had Judy told Irene this information? How would she have found out??
“I didn’t mean to cause a scene,” Irene said, standing to her feet and wiping at her eyes. “But Judy lied
but it was to me from the beginning. She told me that nothing was going on between her and Ethan, b nothing but a lie.”
Gavin’s eyes found Judy’s and they darkened. He was furious and that much was obvious to everyone involved. Irene wasn’t‘ exactly sure which part he was mad at though. Was he mad that Judy had and betrayed Irene, or was he mad at the fact that she’s been sleeping with Ethan? Maybe now her father will see that she is not the woman he thought she was, and he can leave her behind.
Skyla is the much better choice anyway.
“Irene, Baby…” Ethan finally said, breaking the silence between them as he stepped closer to her and around Judy. He didn’t even spare Judy a look and it made Irene’s heart swell a little. He looked so distraught and frightened that it tugged at her heartstrings. “I would never do anything to hurt you. I just didn’t want to worry you but Judy and I are indeed mates… but we broke up… there’s nothing more to it than that.”
Irene wasn’t sure if she should believe him or not. She stared at him with a hurt expression; tears filling her eyes. She bit her trembling lower lip, trying to understand what was going on.
“I don’t know what to trust anymore…” Irene admitted, staring down at her hands.
“I know…” Ethan said softly, reaching his hand out to her like was trying to tame a wild animal. “And it’s my fault. I’m so sorry. But I love you, Irene, and I would never do anything to purposely hurt you. You have to believe me, baby. I’m so sorry you had to find out this way.
More tears slipped down Irene’s cheeks.
“Maybe you should speak about this in private,” her father said, his eyes still fixed on Judy who remained on the ground.
His Alpha power did a number on her.
Irene finally nodded and took Ethan’s hand.
Okay,” she said softly.
She didn’t bother to share Judy another look; she walked with Ethan up the stairs and into the bedroom,
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closing the door behind them. Ethan let out a breath of air once they were alone, but Irene was feeling anything but relieved. She wrapped her arms around her body and glared at him across the room.
“How could you lie to me, Ethan?” She asked him after a beat of silence.
Ethan turned to look at her and she saw the remorse on his face.
“I shouldn’t have,” he admitted. “I’m so sorry. Please forgive me…”
“How can I forgive you so quickly?” She asked, sniffling as she wiped at her moist cheeks. “Are you still sleeping with her?”
“No,” Ethan said without hesitation.
“Do you want to sleep with her?” She suddenly asked.
There as a slight hesitation that made Irene’s heart crack even more.
“It’s complicated,‘ he admitted. “My wolf still wants her because she’s our mate. So, I guess until we mate and mark you, then the answer is yes. I still want to sleep with her in some shape or form. But that’ll end soon enough, and I wouldn’t act on those feelings. You are the one I want to be with. You are the one I love. I can’t love Judy the same way I used to
“Why not?” Irene asked, meeting his eyes.
“Because she cheated on me with someone else,” he blurted, shrugging his shoulders. “She’s manipulative. She’s been here this entire time, using your father, because she wants to get to me. She told me so herself!”
