Chapter 0122
“Walter?” I asked after a long pause.
He blinked a few times and cleared his throat, meeting my eyes, he gave me a boyish smile.
“I like you, Judy,” he blurted out, making me raise my brows. “I really like you. I think I could potentially fall in love with you.”
My heart sank in my chest; any woman would love to hear those words, especially from Walter Landry. He was every woman’s eye candy, and I was so lucky to be in this position with him… but I didn’t feel the same way about him. I thought of him more like a friend than anything. But I truly did not want to hurt
him.
“So, I wanted to ask you… if… you’d be my girlfriend,” he concluded, his eyes shining with hope and love. It made my stomach twist guiltily.
I twiddled with my fingers thinking about that kiss on the dance floor and the fact that I had sex with his uncle the other day. My cheeks flushed at the memory, and I bit my lower lip.
“Walter…” I said slowly, a sigh leaving my lips.
It was enough for him to know that this wasn’t going to be a good conversation and that I wasn’t giving him the answer he wanted. I watched as his face fell a little, but he remained silent so that I could
continue.
“I think you’re a really great guy,” I told him, looking up to meet his eyes. “And any woman would be so lucky to have you. But I’m not really in a place to be seriously involved with anyone. As you already
know, my
fated mate is marrying another woman, and my wolf is messed up over it…”
“I’m not like him though,” Walter said, grabbing a hold of my arm, startling me. “I’m different than him. I would never hurt you. Just give it some time and you can grow to love me as can your wolf.” I shook my head and tried to pull my hand away from him.
“Walter, you’re amazing and I’m so sorry. I don’t want to hurt you, t about you as you do for me. I tried… I truly did but-”
I just don’t feel the same way
“Then try harder!” He exclaimed, his grip tightening We have fun together and we have amazing chemistry, Judy.”
“As friends,” I told him, trying to keep my tone under control so we wouldn’t draw any unwanted attention.
“That’s a lie and you know it!” He scolded me. “We fucking kissed!!”
“Please, let go of me. You’re hurting me,” I told him, struggling against his hold. His coat fell to the ground during the struggle and his grip only tightened around my forearm; I knew at this point it would leave a mark.
“You led me on! You made me believe there was a future,” he said through his teeth, anger flashing across his face. His eyes were wild; I had never seen that look in his eyes before and it made me nervous.
“Please, Walter…”
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Chapter 0122
“You are nothing but a slut,” he growled. “I should have never put my trust in you! I should have never fallen for you. It’s no wonder Ethan left you for my cousin!”
Before I could stop myself, I slapped him across the face. He was so startled by the motion that he released me. I pulled away from him and stared at him with anger in my own eyes and a fire burning deep in my belly.
“Don’t you ever speak to me like that again, Walter. I’m sorry that I hurt you but that doesn’t give you the right to be a complete asshole!” I scolded him, pointing my finger in his face.
His resolve faded a bit, and I could see the remorse in his eyes as he ran his fingers through his hair.
“Look, you’re right. I’m sorry. I was out of line,” he murmured. “But I don’t understand why we can’t be together. I mean you came here as my date didn’t you? You let me kiss you multiple times tonight. And now you’re telling me you only see me as a friend? It doesn’t make any sense. Did something happen? I saw someone with you earlier today… Is it because of him?”
My heart fell into my stomach.
He saw me with that guy earlier? Did he see us kissing? My face must have been enough of an answer because that fury was back in his eyes as he glared down at me.
“It is, isn’t it?” He asked in a growl. “Something happened between you two. Didn’t it?”
“Walter-”
He grabbed my arm again, this time even harder and let out a distressed whimper.
“You truly are a slut!” He hissed. “I wish I never met you, Judy Montague!”
“Let me go!” I growled, my fight and flight activating “You have no right to touch me like this! I don’t want to be with you, so just leave me alone-”
The sting in my cheek cut off my words and the taste of blood filled my mouth before I even realized what had happened. I stared up at him and saw the anger in his eyes and his own hand red from the -impact.
He just slapped me across the face.
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