Chapter 0041 He put you to bed ? She asked , I could hear the smile in her voice .
In the most nonsexual way possible , I told her .
I was still fully clothed .
Ouch , she murmured .
What am I going to do , Nan ? I made a complete fool out of myself in front of a Lycan You were drunk , you cant blame yourself for something you did while drunk .
Im sure Gavin Landry will understand , she assured me , trying to sound reassuring , but I could tell she was uncertain as well .
Besides , its not like you are trying to impress the Lycan .
I chewed the inside of my cheek and internally groaned .
I couldnt tell her that Gavin was my boss and that I needed to impress him and keep him happy in order to keep my job .
I suppose , I murmured ; she could hear the uncertainty clear in my tone though and she sighed .
We dont have school today , do you have tutoring ? She asked .
No , I told her .
Thankfully , its my day off .
Good ; we need a girls day ! Lets go into the city and do some shopping .
I rolled my eyes .
I dont have shopping money , Nan , I reminded her .
Then , lets window shop and get some dinner , she suggested .
I have to get a few things anyways and I could use some company .
Please … I miss you and I want to hang out You saw me yesterday , I chuckled .
Its not the same and you know it , she muttered I want to hang out not in a school setting .
Okay , I relented .
Lets hang out today .
Let me just get dressed .
Ill pick you up in an hour ! 1 The hour flew by quickly , by the time I finished getting dressed for the afternoon , Nan was already pulling into the driveway .
I grabbed my purse , shouldering it , and quickly ran out of the house to greet Nan .
She was smiling at me from the drivers seat when I slid into the passengers seat .
Hows your mom doing ? She asked as she pulled away from the house and headed towards the city .
The same as she has been since my father was faken away I confessed .
I think shes majorly depressed and Im not sure what to do about it .
Isnt your father her true mate ? She asked .
I nodded and bit my lip .
Yes , I answered .
I dont blame her for being upset .
I just wish there was something I could do to help her .
Im sorry you guys have to go through that , Nan said with a frown .
After a beat of silence , we decided to change the topic and talk about something lighter .
It didnt take us long to reach the city .
She already had an idea of the stores she wanted to go to .
Chapter 0041 So , what exactly are we shopping for ? I asked as we exited the car and started walking through the busy streets .
My sisters birthday is next month and shes throwing this huge party in a penthouse , she explained .
I need something to wear for the event .
Plus , I need to find her a birthday present .
Something she would really like .
Nans older sister , Natalia , or as most call her , Talia , liked all things luxurious .
She was a fashion model , so it made sense .
She was pretty much an icon around the world and owned a couple of different homes , one of which happened to be a penthouse in the heart of the city .
For the most part , Nan and Talia got along fine , but I could always tell that Nan was envious of Talia because she always got what she wanted .noveldrama
We should find an outfit for you as well because I need you to come with me to the party , she told me , draping an arm through mine as she walked towards a boutique .
I frowned .
I told you , I dont have shopping money , I reminded her This is really important to me , Judy , she said with a pour And my father getting out of prison is important to me , Nan , I told her firmly .
I need to prioritize and buying a trending outfit , is not a priority .
She opened her mouth to retort but closed it as soon as she saw who was walking out of the boutique .
Judy , is that you ? Irene asked as she made her way towards us with a big smiling face .
Oh hell .
Chapter 0042 Judys POV Irene , I greeted , thankful that I sounded stronger than I felt .
I wasnt expecting to see you here .
Oh , I was just getting some stuff for my upcoming wedding , she said , holding up her shopping bag .
She glanced at Nan .
And whos this ? I swallowed the lump in my throat ; the last thing I wanted was for Irene to be curious about Nan and try to take her too .
I knew it wasnt fair of me to blame Ethan for leaving me on Irene because shes as much a victim as I am if not more .
But I couldnt help myself .
Whenever I look at Irene , I think about how my mate left me for her .
I grimaced at the very thought of him touching her the way that he used to touch me .
We were so in love at one point ; he was my fated mate and we were supposed to be together forever .
It was written on the star ; it was the Goddess who paired us together .
But she had made a grave mistake .
Or maybe it was Ethan who had taken the wrong turn .
My chest continued to ache even after I swore , I was over him .
Does one ever truly get over their mate though ? This is my best friend , Nan , I told her , motioning for Nan who gave Irene a quizzical look .
Nan already knew all about Irene and I didnt have to explain who she was .
Irene held out her hand to shake Nans and Nan only stared at it for a brief moment , a frown marring her perfectly glossed lips .
I had to nudge Nan slightly on the arm to snap her out of her stupor because Irene couldnt know that something was wrong .
Nan hesitantly lifted her hand and placed it in Irenes .
Its nice to meet you , Nan said with a forced smile .
Hello , Nan , Irene said cheerfully , not noticing that anything was wrong or weird .
Im Irene Landry .
Gavin Landrys daughter and Ethan Cashs fiancé .
Its so very nice to meet you .
I could see Nan struggling to keep her calm , but she managed just fine and dipped her head in respect .
And its an honor , Miss Landry , she said with a slight bite in her words .
What are you girls up to ? She asked , looking between us 1 glanced at Nan who gave me a slight shrug just before looking back at Irene .
We were just shopping , I answered .
Its kind of a girls day , Nan added .
Something flashed in Irenes eyes that I couldnt quite understand .
Oh , I see , she said thoughtfully .
Ive never had a girls day before .
I guess I never really had friends to do that type of thing with .
I raised my brows ; I found it difficult to believe she never had friends .
I mean , she was Irene Landry after all .
Youve never had friends ? Nan asked , mimicking my thoughts .
Trene shrugged casually , looking a bit troubled Not real ones , she admitted .noveldrama
I guess people are just intimidated by me or something .
Its no big deal ..
Chapter 0042 She bit her lip and stared at the ground .
I looked at Nan again ; I knew Irene wanted an invite to our shopping spree and 1 could tell Nan was thinking the same thing because she gave me a slight head shake when I met her eyes .
I grabbed Nans arm and turned back to Irene .
Well , it was nice seeing you again , Irene .
We should be going now , I told her as I pulled Nan alongside me .
Oh , Irene said , sounding disappointed .
Okay , I guess I see you later .
I nodded and waved over my shoulder and continued dragging Nan down the street , ignoring that Irenes eyes were burning a hole in the back of my head .
Shes certainly an interesting character , Nan murmured as we entered the boutique .
Certainly , I agreed .
We spent the evening shopping for Nan and getting Talia albirthday present .
Nan settled on a gorgeous ruby bracelet with a heart charm ; she got Talias name engraved on the charm .
After we went shopping , we went to a restaurant for dinner Thanks for going out with me today , Nan said as she dropped me back at the house .
I smiled at her .
You dont have to thank me , I told her .
I love hanging out with you , She smiled ; we hugged , and I left her car to return to my dark and quiet house .
Its been exceptionally quiet since my father was taken .
My mother had hardly left her room in the last couple of days .
I checked on her this morning , but she didnt seem to want to talk .
If I cant get her out of Her room tomorrow , Ill probably end up calling her doctor to make a home visit .
She couldnt keep going on like this ; it wasnt good for her .
She was wasting away before my eyes , and I was so worried about her
Chapter 0043 Nan had a good idea during dinner to maybe go and see my father in prison ; perhaps he could give me some insight on how to handle his mate .
I wasnt sure if that was something I was ready for .
But after I got out of school the next day , I decided to give it a shot and see if I could speak with my father .
Sorry , Mam .
We were told not to let you enter , one of the guards at the front entrance of the person said , folding his arms across his chest .
I frowned , staring up at him with confusion on his face .
Im sorry , what ? I asked , confused .
Its a prison .
Im in the visitor section ; I have every right to be here .
I need to see my father .
His frown deepened as he took a look at his clipboard and then he shook his head .
I have strict instructions to keep Judy Montague away from the prison , he told me .
Theres nothing I can do about it .
Im sorry but Im going to have to ask you to leave ! I was about to open my mouth and say something again , but another voice sounded behind me .
And who exactly gave you those orders ? If it was any type of Alpha , I assure you , they did not get the permission of my father before stating such a rule .
Is there a reason my friend cant visit with her own father ? Irene asked , folding her arms across her chest .
L … uh … Miss Landry , the guard stammered , bowing his head to Irene .
W … what are you doing here ? I happened to be driving by when I saw Judy entering the prison .
I followed her to see what she was doing , and I happened to overhear your conversation , she confessed .
Now Im going to ask you again … why cant she visit with her own father ? I was shocked that Irene was here , and she was helping me I had a feeling I knew who gave the guards the order , he most likely paid them off too .
It was Ethan Something from the way the guard was looking at her , I could tell he didnt want to tell her this information either .
Everybody now knew she was engaged to him and upsetting Irene was not in this guards best interest .
He glanced at me and then back at Irene .
I didnt know you two were friends , he said with a nervos laugh .
Of course , she can see her father .
I was mistaken .
He stepped aside , allowing me entrance into the prison .
I looked at Irene who was still staring at the guard .
I wanted to say something to her , but the words failed me .
Instead , I nodded my head at her and then walked past the guard and into the prison Another guard walked me into the visitor center where I sat at a table , nervously fiddling with my fingers until the doors swung open and my father walked into the room .
No touching , one of the guards on standby instructed me I nodded and bit my lip as my father walked towards me .
As he came into view , my entire heart fell deep into my stomach .
I sucked in a sharp breath when I saw his bruised and bleeding face .
He was beaten so badly that he was hardly recognizable .
My heart squeezed painfully in my chest as I looked into his bloodshot eyes .
Judy … he croaked ; his voice raspy like it pained him to speak .noveldrama
You came ..
Oh ; Dad … I whispered , tears filling my eyes .
Im so sorry this happened to you … Chapter 0043 He gave me a sad and pained smile as he lowered himself into the seat in front of me .
I took my seat as well ; 1 couldnt seem to take my eyes off him .
He was no longer the strong and confident man I knew to be my adoptive father … he looked almost weak and broken .
He was the shell of the man he used to be and that thought alone destroyed me I never thought I would see you again , he whispered .
Im sorry it took me so long … He shook his head , sadness crossing his eyes .
This isnt the type of place you should be in , Judy .
I dont blame you for staying away … ! 13 I couldnt stop the tears from escaping my eyes .
They soaked over my cheeks and dripped off my chin .
I hated seeing him in this position ; I wrapped my arms around my body to hold myself together .
Hows your mother ? My father asked , snapping my attention back to him .
Not good , Dad … I whispered .
Thats mainly why Im here .
Shes not happy .
I think she has gone depressed and Im not sure what to do … I was hoping that maybe you could help me ?
hapter 0044 Judys POV There was clear sadness in my fathers eyes as he watched me plead for my mother .
I knew it was breaking his heart that he couldnt be there with her to hold and comfort her .
He used to tell me stories about the first time he ever saw her and how in love he was .
He knew right away that she was his fated mate even before his wolf told him .
There wasnt a day that went by that I didnt feel the love that they had for one another .
He lifted his arms to show me the silver cuffs around his wrists and I grimaced , seeing the burn marks the silver had left on him .
Silver was dangerous against werewolves and blocked the wolves from the humans .
Ive been blocked from your mother , so I cant feel her , my father told me sadly .
Mates arent meant to be apart like this , so her wolf is probably in agony , taking your mother with her .
I wish there was something I could do , but there isnt .
Not while Im in here at least .
The most you can do right now is to be there for her and remind her that you love her .
I nodded as tears filled my eyes .
I didnt want to tell him that every time I tried to speak to my mother the only thing , she wanted to talk about was Ethan and how I was disrespectful towards him .
I didnt want to tell him that my fated mate is engaged to be married to another woman and in order for him to help our family , I need to be his mistress and drop out of school .
My stomach twisted at the very thought .
My father was going through enough as it was and didnt need this type of drama in his life as well .
I love you , Dad , I settled on , giving him a sad smile .
And I miss you every day .
I love you too , Judy , he said in return .
He reached his hand over to touch mine which was resting on the table but the guard cleared his throat .
No touching .
My father sighed and leaned back in his seat .
How have you been ? Hows school going ? He asked .
I bit my lower lip ; I wanted to tell him about my new job , I wanted to tell somebody .
I needed someone to talk to .
But I couldnt because of that contract Gavin made me sign Schools going great , I told him .
I even got a tutoring job .
It pays decent .
Im saving so I can get you out of prison .noveldrama
He gave me a sad smile and sighed ..
Dont waste your money on me , Judy .
Besides , I dont think a tutoring job is going to be enough to pay the debt owed .
I couldnt tell him how much I was actually making at this job because then he would ask me more questions about it and I couldnt answer any of his possible questions Time is up , the guard said , interrupting my thoughts .
Tell your mother that I love her very much and that I will see her soon , my father said , as he stood to his feet .
Im sorry I couldnt be more helpful .
Tears spilled down my cheeks and I wiped them away with the back of my hand .
Chapter 0044 I will , I assured her .
Take care of yourself .
He nodded , giving me another sad smile before the guard dragged him away .
Another guard appeared in the room .
moments later to escort me to the front of the building where the entrance was .
I thanked him for allowing me to see my father , but he barely even spared me a look .
1 sighed and walked the rest of the way outside , freezing when I saw a familiar face staring at me from the bottom .
of the steps near a pink Porche 718 Boxster .
I didnt know much about cars , but I knew that was the newest model .
I wasnt surprised to see that there was also a custom license plate that read : Irene .
Hey , Irene said as I reached the bottom step .
Do you like it ? I just picked it up at the dealership a couple of hours ago .
Its beautiful , I told her honestly .
What are you still doing here ? I figured she would have left by now , so I was surprised she was waiting for me when I finished speaking with my father .
She shrugged casually .
You have tutoring today , right ? She asked .
1 nødded in response .
Let me give you a ride , she told me , motioning for the car .
Itll give us a chance to get to know one another .
better .
I frowned at that idea ; the thought of getting to know the woman my mate was marrying , left an unsettled feeling in the middle of my stomach .
But I could also tell that there was very little I could say to get me out of this situation .
Besides , I really didnt want to spend the money on an Uber if I didnt have to .
That would be nice , I told her , giving her a small smile .
Thank you , Irene .
She nodded and ran around to the drivers side , pulling the door open .
I pulled open the passenger door and slid into the car .
Even her seats had custom covers .
It was a gorgeous car and it screamed Irene in every way possible .
I had no doubt in my mind that Gavin was the one who bought her this car .
Chapter 0045 She put her seatbelt on , and I did the same .
Then , she put the car in drive and drove off toward Gavins Villa .
Im sorry if my brother is too much , she said after a beat of silence .
Hes chased off every tutor hes ever had .
Im not sure whats wrong with that boy .
He seems great to me , I told her honestly .
I honestly think he just craves attention and will get it any way that he can .
With Gavin being a busy Lycan chairman and Alpha of his own pack , and you being … engaged … I think he feels a bit lonely .
I stumbled when I said the word engaged , it was weird talking to Irene about this , but she didnt seem to notice my hesitation .
I suppose I have been preoccupied with this wedding , she sighed .
I just love Ethan so much that spending any time away from him is upsetting to both me and my wolf .
I blanched at her words ; I definitely did not want to talk about this with her .
But then something she said caught my attention .
Your wolf ? I asked her .
She let out a small laugh .
Yeah ; dont get me wrong , we both know that Ethan is not our fated mate , but hes been so sweet and tentative towards us since the day we met that it doesnt even matter .
My wolf claimed him as ours and I would have to agree with her .
I felt sick to my stomach hearing her confession .
I stared at my hands , not sure what to say .
She seemed to have sensed this because she glanced at me as we stopped at a traffic light .
Have you ever been in love ? I was startled by her question and when I looked up at her , saw her watching me with a small frown on her lips and curiosity on her face .
I didnt want to lie to her , but couldnt tell her the whole truth either .
If I did , it would make this weird , hurt her , and it would ruin my chances at this job .
I thought so , 1 admitted .noveldrama
But he didnt love me in the same way .
I could see a flash of sadness in her eyes .
The honk coming from the car behind us alerted Irene that the light was now green .
She pressed the gas , and we continued towards the Villa ; I could see it in the distance .
It was large and gorgeous .
We neared the pack borders , and the Silver Creserit pack guards didnt bother stopping us , recognizing Irenes signature car .
They bowed their heads at her and she gave them a polite smile as she drove past them and onto Gavins parklands .
Hes an idiot for not loving you , Irene told me after a bear of silence .
You seem like a great girl and any guy would be lucky to have you .
I didnt respond to her kind words ; I stared out the window and watched the buildings and trees pass by .
It didnt take long to reach the villa .
Irene parked the car and we boll got dut .
Thank you for the ride , Irene , I told her .
I wont keep you , though .
Im sure you have more wedding planning She nodded , looking thoughtful .
I have so much to do .
But Ethan has a meeting today , so Ive been left kind of alone, she said , giving me a sad smile .
But I know you are busy , so do your thing .
Maybe we can talk more later ? I nodded , not sure what more to say .
I turned and walked into the Villa .
Chapter 0045 Good evening , Adam said as I passed him at the front entrance .
I gave him a look , which I knew wasnt very welcoming .
I thought Adam and I could be friends when I first started , but after that stunt , he pulled when he tried to get me fired , I wasnt sure if I could actually trust him or not .
We havent spoken since that incident ; Ive been making sure to keep a distance from him .
Is Matt around ? I asked him .
Hes out back , practicing his sparring , he explained .
Hes nervous about his combat class next week .
He has a test .
Matt mentioned the combat class to me briefly ; apparently , they are making him pair up with someone bigger than him and hes worried hes going to make a fool out of himself .
I met up with Matt outside and together , we practiced his sparring .
I taught him a few new moves that would help him with his test next week.
Within the hour , he was performing exceptionally .
We practiced with swords mostly and he handled the weapon professionally .
Try to de sword me , I told him .
Take it from my grip .
He did exactly what I asked and before I knew what was happening , he used the new moves I taught him to loosen the sword from my grip until it clattered to the ground .
He then had me exactly where he wanted me .
He swung the sword in my direction , careful not to cut my skin , however , he overshot his judgment , and the point of the sword snagged my blouse .
The tearing sound made him freeze .
Chapter 0046 Judys POV Matthew ! What have you o done ?? ho I heard Irene shrieking from the back porch steps .
I hadnt even known she was there , and I wondered how long she had been watchingus for .
I watched as Matts face turned pale and his eyes grew misty with unshed tears .
Im so sorry , Judy , he said , his bottom lip trembling I didnt mean to .
I- his voice trailed off as he hiccupped .
Sometimes I forget that hes just a little boy until moments like these .
My gaze softened and I gave him a small smile as I knelt down in front of him .
It was an accident , I told him , putting my hand on his shoulder and giving it a gentle squeeze .
I know you didnt mean to and Im not mad at you , Matt .
Dad is going to be so upset , he said in a low whisper , his gaze shifting downward .
Your father wont have to know a thing , I told him .
I wont say a word to him .
Itll be our secret .
Really ? He asked , lifting his gaze to meet mine .
I smiled .
Of course , I told him .
How about you get cleaned up ? Im sure the maids will have dinner ready for you shortly He wiped at his cheeks where a couple of tears had fallen and then he gave me a smile as he nodded .
Okay , he said gently .
He turned and walked back towards the villa .
I sighed and stood up , brushing the dirt off my pants .
You are really good with him , Irene said as she walked towards me .noveldrama
Ive never seen anyone like that with him .
Its no wonder he likes you .
I guess Im just good with kids , I said , shrugging casually .
I turned towards my bag that was resting against a tree nearby .
I grabbed it and started to clean up my stuff , fully aware that Irene was watching my every move ..
I think its something more , she said thoughtfully .
He sees something in you that he didnt see in the others .
Its fascinating honestly .
I couldnt help but smile at that thought .
oing to call Hes a special little boy and deserves the world , I told her I shouldered my bag and faced her .
Im going an Uber and get going .
Her eyes widened .
Η You cant leave with your shirt like that ! She said , staring down at the shirt that was barely hanging on my body .
Thankfully , I was wearing a sports bra underneath , but still … I felt exposed and uncomfortable .
You are barely covered and the last thing you want is a stranger looking at you .
Come with me .
She didnt give me a choice ; she grabbed my arm and pulled me along with her towards the villa .
I didnt bother fighting her ; I let her pull me into the house and up the large stairs , I knew Gavin would be pissed that I was upstairs on their personal floor , but Irene didnt seem to care .
She continued to pull me along with her down the hallway until we reached a door , I assumed was her bedroom .
、 ་ Chapter 0046 She pushed the door open and tugged me along with her until I practically stumbled into the room .
She then proceeded to shut the door behind me .
I wrapped my arms around my body , unsure of what to do or say .
I felt a little uncomfortable in her room and the first scent that slapped me in the face as soon as I stepped foot in here was Ethans .
I stared at the bed that I knew theyd shared numerous times in the past and my stomach twisted at the very thought .
On her nightstand was a picture of her and Ethan holding one another , looking into each others eyes like they meant the world to each other .
I would have to give credit where it was due .
Ethan was a great actor .
I knew he didnt care about Irene ; he was only using her to solidify his role as Alpha It wasnt fair to Irene and a part of me wanted to warn her about him , but it wasnt my place .
It would only hurt her and there was a big chance she wouldnt even believe the I turned away from the picture and watched as she rummaged through her closet .
You really dont have to do this , I told her ; I was seconds away from backing out of this room , not sure how long I could handle being in here any longer .
Nonsense , she told me from over her shoulder .
Its no big deal .
Chapter 0047 I knew she was right .
It took a few more minutes , but eventually , Irene found a blouse along with a skirt .
I frowned at the skirt and raised my eyebrows at her .
inting to my pants .
My pants are fine , I told her , pointing to my Yeah , but this blouse requires this skirt , she told me .
Trust me , I know fashion .
I bout them as a pair and they deserve to be worn as a pair .
I sighed and shook my head at her .
Dont you have a singular shirt that doesnt require any other attire ? I asked her .
Yes , but this would look so cute on you , she said , jetting out her bottom lip .
Humor me , Judy .
Try it on and if you hate it , you can change it into something else .
But I truly believe youll look gorgeous in this .
Im only going home , Irene .
I dont need to look gorgeous in anything , I reminded her .
She rolled her eyes and waved off my concern .
Please , she begged again .
I sighed and relented .
Okay , I finally said after a beat of silence .
She calmed her hands together and gave me the biggest smile as she handed me the blouse and skirt .
I had to admit , they were a cute combo , and I hated that I actually liked her clothing .
I hated that I liked her , but Irene made it difficult to hate her .
Ill give you some privacy to change and Ill be back in a few minutes , she told me , giving me a grateful and excited smile as she quickly hurried past me and out of the bedroom .
I sighed and stood in the middle of her room , feeling at a loss .
Ethans scent was so potent that if my eyes were closed , I would have thought he was standing in front of me Irenes bedroom reminded me of a teenage girls room ; it was clear that this had been her room since childhood .
since ch She had pictures on her dresser from prom , her date cut out of them .
She wore a tiara , indicating that she was in fact that prom queen .
She had cheerleading trophies on her bookshelf and posters of various singers on her walls .
The floor was made from hardwood with a big pink rug that matched her pink bedspread and curtains .
Knowing that Ethan spent numerous nights in bere made me sick to my stomach , I swallowed the bile that rose in my throat as I stripped off my remaining shirt .
I walked over to the trash barrel and put my shirt inside ; there was no saving it at this point .
I shimmied out of my pants , picking them up off the ground and folding them neatly , placing them on her bed as I took a look at the outfit , she insisted that I wore .
It was a cute outfit , but the way the blouse was cut on the tip , dipping into a V shape where my cleavage would be displayed , I knew my bra wouldnt look good underneath it wished I had a better bra on , but I certainly wasnt going to borrow Irenes .noveldrama
I also wasnt about to give her the chance to offer one of her bras to me .
1 lifted the bra over my head and tossed it onto the bed , my breasts breaking free from their restraints , I walked over to the full length mirror on the other side of the room and glanced at my body with a frown .
My breasts were full , and my hips were curvy ; my belly had small abs from all the core training I had done throughout the years , 1/2 Chapter 0047 but for the most part , I had a feminine look too .
I took pride in my body , Ive worked hard for this figure , and I was proud of it .
Any man would be lucky to get his hands on my body , Ethan was an asshole for not seeing that .
Then again , Irene was hot , and any man would be lucky to have her as well .
I sighed as I stepped into the skirt , sliding it over my hips .
It was short and showed off my legs perfectly .
Irene was a bit shorter and slimmer than me , so I wasnt surprised that the skirt fit smaller than it would have fit her .
But overall , it wasnt a bad look I walked back to the bed where I left the shirt and as soon as I was about to pick it up , the bedroom door swung open and I gasped , whirling around only to face Gavin .
hapter 0048 Gavins POV I picked up the pink gems you requested , Beta Taylor said as I walked into the villa .
He held out a long black case to me and I took it without hesitation .
I opened it and smiled at the pretty string of pink gems .
This would look great on the mirror in Irenes new car .
She was going to love this .
I glanced at the clock and saw that it was turning into late evening .noveldrama
I was home earlier than usual ; even Adam took notice of my presence , but he wouldnt dare ask me about it since I ordered that he doesnt speak in my presence until I say otherwise .
Irene was most likely out with Ethan at this hour and Matt was probably finishing up with his tutoring session .
Was there anything else you needed before I head home ? Taylor asked , glancing at his wristwatch .
No , have a good night , I said to my long time friend and Beta .
Taylor grinned as he turned towards the door .
Yeah , you too , he said , his tone suggestive .
I rolled my eyes and watched as he left the villa .
Shaking my head , I turned towards the stairway and took the stairs two at a time .
There was no S in waiting for Irene to show up because if she was with Ethan , she probably wouldnt be returning tonight .
Shes been spending most of her nights at Ethans house ; sometimes he stays the night here and I pretend that I dont know about it .
I walked to her room , and I grabbed the doorknob ; Ill put this gift on her pillow for when she returns .
She wanted something special for her new car and I got her the perfect thing .
I couldnt wait for her to see this gift , but for now , I would have to be a little patient .
I pushed the door open and thats when the strong scent of lavender and vanilla hit my senses .
I completely froze when my eyes found a very startled Judy staring back at me .
Then , my eyes lowered , and I was greeted with two very bodacious sets of breasts that made my wolf immediately growl with need .
Her gasp and shriek hadnt broken me out of my trance just yet , but when she used a shirt to cover her body , I blinked a few times and lifted my gaze to meet hers .
What the hell are you doing in my daughters room ? I asked her , my voice coming out harder than I meant it .
She wasnt supposed to be on the second floor where our personal bedrooms and bathrooms were .
That was one of the rules we instated when she started working as Matts tutor .
Do you always barge into your daughters room without knocking ? She countered , her voice not wavering My eyes darkened as I glared at her and just when I was about to answer , Irene poked her head out from around me and frowned at me .
Dad ? She asked .
Why are you home so early ? I glared at her , my eyes narrowed .
Why are you home at all ? I asked her .
I thought youd be out with Ethan She shrugged .
He had a meeting today and I had some time to kill .
So , I hang out with Judy .
You … hung out … with Judy ? I asked her slowly , enunciating each word carefully so I could be sure I heard her correctly .
Chapter 0048 She smiled at me and nodded .
Matt likes her , and I had to admit that I was curious about her , she told me .
So , yes .
We were hanging out .
1 This is fun and all , but do you think I can get some privacy ? Judy asked , turning her back towards us so we were no longer in view of her incredibly full breasts .
Oh , Goddess ! Irene gasped , finally noticing that Judy was completely shirtless and braless .
Why the hell was she braless ? Dad , were you spying on Judy while she was getting dressed ? Irene asked , swatting at my arm but yelping in pain when her hand connected with pure muscle .
Ouch ! I wasnt spying on her , I said through my teeth .
Judy pulled the shirt on and turned to face us .
The shirt had deep V cut that left no mystery of what lay underneath ; it was also short and rested just under her belly button .
The skirt she wore matched in color and rested at her hips , hugging her every curve perfectly .
I recognized the outfit as Irenes because she had worn it in the past .
Irene was Judys age , so her clothes were youthful .
It made udy look even more youthful as she wore her clothing .
Chapter 0049 She opened it with eagerness and when she saw the pink gens inside , she gasped loudly , her eyes lighting up with excitement and a large smile spreading across her glossy lips .
Oh , Dad ! She gasped as she wrapped her arms around me hugging me tightly .
I love it ! Thank you so much .
She pulled away from me and ran over to Judy to show her what I got her .
Ive been wanting something special for the inside of my car ; this would look so cute on my mirror .
Dont you think ? She asked Judy as she showed her the gems .
That was my thought , I agreed .
Judy glanced at the gems and gave Irene a small smile ; it was forced , but I was surprised that Judy was actually trying to get along with her considering Irene was marrying her fated mate .
My wolf let out a huff at my thoughts and I shook him away .
Its really pretty , Judy finally said after a beat of silence .
Itll look nice .
Irene bounced excitedly .
Im going to put them in my car right now .
Come meet me before you leave ! She said and then she hurried out of her bedroom , leaving me alone with Judy .
I looked at Judy and stared , once again , at her outfit with a deep frown .
I thought we had an agreement about your clothes ? I told her harshly .
Her face blanched and she swallowed the lump in her throa I had a bit of an accident with my clothes , she told me , shrugging like it was no big deal .
What kind of accident ? I asked her , my tone deepening .
I fold myself that I only cared because if there was an accident on my property , with my employees , I needed to know about it .
She bit her bottom lip .
During my sparring with Matt , I tore my shirt , she told me .
She wouldnt look at me , which led me to believe there was more to the story , and if I knew Matt , I would bet that he had something to do with her torn shirt .
It was clear she was trying to cover up for him though and I wasnt going to press her any further .
Irene was kind enough to let me borrow her clothes , Judy finished .
But I wont stay .
I should get going .
I remained unmoved as she neared me to get to the door , her arm brushing across mine gently , causing my heart to skip a beat .
I furrowed my brows at the feeling , not understanding what it meant .
Judy paused and I wondered if she felt something too .
Her gaze lifted and met mine and for a moment , it felt as if time had stopped completely , and we were the only two in the entire world .
Ill see you later , she said , her voice coming out breathily I managed to nod and watched as she hurried out of the room .
My cock twitched in my pants and silently cursed myself for letting this woman get to me like this .
My wolf was stirring around with the need for her , and I quickly silenced him , blocking him from my mind .
Shaking my head , I left the room and walked down the stairs , Judy was a distance ahead of me , not bothering to look back .
She paused at the doorway when she saw Irene walking into the house , a frown on her lips .
+26 BONUS Chapter 0049 Is everything okay ? 1 asked her as I reached the bottom step .
Yes, I guess so , Irene said softly.
The gems look amazing in the car .
I took some pictures to send to Ethan and then I called him .
He told me he was going to be busy the rest of the night and I wont see him until tomorrow .
I saw Judy tensing at the mention of Ethan , and I had to stifle a scowl in her direction .
Matt walked in from the living room and when he saw Judy his face lit up .
Can we finish our lessons ? He asked her , completely ignoring the rest of our presence .
Judy gave him a small smile .noveldrama
Im actually going to head home , she told him gently .
But Ill be here tomorrow .
Matts face fell and my heart tugged for him ; he truly was a lonely kid .
Judy might have been right when she said he craved connection .
But we didnt get to finish , he pouted .
She put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze I promise , we will practice longer tomorrow , she assured him .
He looked like he wanted to protest , but I intervened .
What Im hearing is both my kids are home tonight ? I asked , looking at both Irene and Matt .
How about I have the maids cook us a special meal ? We havent had a family dinner in a long time .
Irene seemed to have perked up from that , as did Matt .
Thats a great idea , she said , giving me a side hug .
Im in , Matt said happily .
Chapter 0049 She opened it with eagerness and when she saw the pink gens inside , she gasped loudly , her eyes lighting up with excitement and a large smile spreading across her glossy lips .
Oh , Dad ! She gasped as she wrapped her arms around me hugging me tightly .
I love it ! Thank you so much .
She pulled away from me and ran over to Judy to show her what I got her .
Ive been wanting something special for the inside of my car ; this would look so cute on my mirror .
Dont you think ? She asked Judy as she showed her the gems .
That was my thought , I agreed .
Judy glanced at the gems and gave Irene a small smile ; it was forced , but I was surprised that Judy was actually trying to get along with her considering Irene was marrying her fated mate .
My wolf let out a huff at my thoughts and I shook him away .
Its really pretty , Judy finally said after a beat of silence .
Itll look nice .
Irene bounced excitedly .
Im going to put them in my car right now .
Come meet me before you leave ! She said and then she hurried out of her bedroom , leaving me alone with Judy .
I looked at Judy and stared , once again , at her outfit with a deep frown .
I thought we had an agreement about your clothes ? I told her harshly .
Her face blanched and she swallowed the lump in her throa I had a bit of an accident with my clothes , she told me , shrugging like it was no big deal .
What kind of accident ? I asked her , my tone deepening .
I fold myself that I only cared because if there was an accident on my property , with my employees , I needed to know about it .
She bit her bottom lip .
During my sparring with Matt , I tore my shirt , she told me .
She wouldnt look at me , which led me to believe there was more to the story , and if I knew Matt , I would bet that he had something to do with her torn shirt .
It was clear she was trying to cover up for him though and I wasnt going to press her any further .
Irene was kind enough to let me borrow her clothes , Judy finished .
But I wont stay .
I should get going .
I remained unmoved as she neared me to get to the door , her arm brushing across mine gently , causing my heart to skip a beat .
I furrowed my brows at the feeling , not understanding what it meant .
Judy paused and I wondered if she felt something too .
Her gaze lifted and met mine and for a moment , it felt as if time had stopped completely , and we were the only two in the entire world .
Ill see you later , she said , her voice coming out breathily I managed to nod and watched as she hurried out of the room .
My cock twitched in my pants and silently cursed myself for letting this woman get to me like this .
My wolf was stirring around with the need for her , and I quickly silenced him , blocking him from my mind .
Shaking my head , I left the room and walked down the stairs , Judy was a distance ahead of me , not bothering to look back .
She paused at the doorway when she saw Irene walking into the house , a frown on her lips .
+26 BONUS Chapter 0049 Is everything okay ? 1 asked her as I reached the bottom step .
Yes, I guess so , Irene said softly.
The gems look amazing in the car .
I took some pictures to send to Ethan and then I called him .
He told me he was going to be busy the rest of the night and I wont see him until tomorrow .
I saw Judy tensing at the mention of Ethan , and I had to stifle a scowl in her direction .
Matt walked in from the living room and when he saw Judy his face lit up .
Can we finish our lessons ? He asked her , completely ignoring the rest of our presence .
Judy gave him a small smile .noveldrama
Im actually going to head home , she told him gently .
But Ill be here tomorrow .
Matts face fell and my heart tugged for him ; he truly was a lonely kid .
Judy might have been right when she said he craved connection .
But we didnt get to finish , he pouted .
She put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze I promise , we will practice longer tomorrow , she assured him .
He looked like he wanted to protest , but I intervened .
What Im hearing is both my kids are home tonight ? I asked , looking at both Irene and Matt .
How about I have the maids cook us a special meal ? We havent had a family dinner in a long time .
Irene seemed to have perked up from that , as did Matt .
Thats a great idea , she said , giving me a side hug .
Im in , Matt said happily .
But only if Judy joins us ! 22
But only if Judy joins us ! 22
ouch them .
Then what exactly were you doing in my room ? Irene asked , raising an eyebrow at me .
I lifted the black box for her to see .
I was leaving this on your bed .
I got it for your new car , I told her , handing her the box .
Chapter 0050 Judys POV All three of them stared at me .
Irene and Matt with smiles on their faces and Gavin with a frown .
I stood in front of them with my eyes wide and my heart thuddling violently in my chest .noveldrama
I wasnt sure what to say as an excuse to get out of this .
There was no way I was going to have dinner with Gavin and his family .
I really should go .
I managed to sputter , pointing over my shoulder at the door and giving an awkward and desperate sounding laugh .
Please , Judy , Matt pleaded , grabbing onto my arm .
I really want you to stay .
It would be nice to have another woman at the table , Irene agreed , a flicker of hope in her eyes .
She truly was desperate for friends , and she would get them any way that she could .
I glanced up at Gavin , hoping that he would say something to help me out here .
But he just sighed and ran his fingers through his hair .
He glanced at Irene and then at Matt before he turned towards the maid who had walked in upon his command .
Set an extra plate for Miss Montague , he ordered .
My entire heart fell deep into my stomach Yes , Alpha , the maid said , bowing her head in respect and quickly hurrying towards the kitchen .
Gavin then turned to look at me , his eyes hard and his face expressionless .
I stared at him in disbelief .
I couldnt believe he just did that .
It was clear from his expression that he didnt want me to stay , so why was he forcing me ? I wanted to ask him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of Matt ; he was jumping up and down excitedly because I was joining them for dinner , and I didnt want to burst his little bubble .
That was probably what Gavin was thinking too ; from what I heard , Matt being happy and excited about something was a rarity .
I would hate myself if I was the reason that smile got wiped from his face .
This is so exciting , Irene said , clapping her hands together .
Come on , Matt.
Lets get ready for dinner .
Matt nodded and went with Irene toward the kitchen , leaving me alone with Gavin .
I immediately turned and glared up at him , my lips pressed in a thin line and my eyes harrowed .
He pretended he didnt notice ; he looked everywhere but me and that only made me even more mad .
What was that ? I asked him , putting my hands on my hips as I continued to stare at him .
What was what ? He asked , playing dumb .
I rolled my eyes at the act .
Why would you ask the maid to set an extra plate for me ? I asked , exasperated .
He finally looked at me and I could see the coldness in my es Because you are joining us for dinner , he said in a low and threatening tone .
I was startled by the change of demeanor , and I took a hesitant step back.
I havent seen a smile on Matts face in a long time , but for some reason , he likes you .
So , for hits sake , you are going to stay for dinner , and you arent going to complain .
I opened my mouth to protest , but then immediately closed it .
He was right ; I couldnt be the reason Matt was unhappy .
So , I relented with a curt nod before turning away from him and walking towards the kitchen .
However , he grabbed my arm to stop me before I could get too far away .
His touch was gentle , and yet firm at the same time .
I felt warmth spreading across my entire body from the contact and goosebumps spread across my # Chapter 00:50 arms .
My heart skipped a beat when I turned to face him , my breath caught in my throat once I realized how close he was standing to me .
His scent was whirling around me like a tornado , and I found myself entranced by his nearness .
For a second , it almost seemed as if he had forgotten what he wanted to say to me .
He stared at me with his full lips parted and his eyes dark with heat .
His eyes dropped to my lips , and I thought he was going to kiss me .
Did I want him to kiss me again ? I bit my lip , already deciding that I did .
I wanted to kiss Gavin Landry .
But as if he was slapped back to reality , he released my arm and straightened his posture .
I blinked a few times , broken from the trance I was under , and I stared up at him , my cheeks reddening .
Its just dinner , Judy , he reminded me .
Dont go around thinking this changes anything .
He walked around me and towards the kitchen without sparing me another look .
I reached my fingers up to touch my cheek , they were burning hot .
I cleared my throat , trying to bring my mind back to the present moment before I took a deep breath and followed him into the kitchen .
Irene and Matt were already seated , there were two more plates on the table in front of the seats , one of which was at the head of the table .
The other was right next to it .
My stomach tightened knowing that that was the spot they wanted me to sit … right next to Gavin .
Gavin seemed to have noticed this too because he let out as ghas he walked towards the table .
The entire dining room smelled like delicious food and my mouth started to water , I realized I hadnt had a chance to eat all day .
Between seeing my father in prison and coming straight here to tutor Matt , the time kind of slipped away from
Chapter 0051 Gavin sat down at the table , and I hesitantly sat beside him .
One maid scurried into the room holding a bottle of wine and another bottle of apple juice .
She immediately poured Irene a glass of wine and Matt a glass of apple juice .
She walked around the table towards Gavin and filled his glass with wine as well .
Once she got to me , she gave me a polite smile .
Wine , madam ? She asked .
Ill take apple juice , I said quickly .
There was no way I was drinking while here ; I needed to keep a clear head and as of right now , I didnt trust drunk Judy when it came to Gavin .
She looked startled but she nodded and poured me a glass of apple juice .
After she left, Irene looked at me with a frown .
You dont drink ? she asked .
only on occasions , I told her .
Before she could reply , another maid walked into the room rolling in a car filled with covered food items .
They smelled so good , at this point , I didnt even care what they were .
She uncovered one and I gasped .
at the large T bone steaks on the platter .
There were 4 of them , one for each of us , and they were still sizzling on the metal pan , bleeding and marinating in their juices .
My mouth was watering as she put a steak on each of our plates .
She uncovered another platter and saw a mound of mashed potatoes , seasoned with garlic .
She scooped healthy portions on our plates .
The next platter was mixed veggies , roasted in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper .
Is there anything else I can get for you , Alpha ? She asked as she scooted the cart away from the table .
Thats everything , Gavin said , his eyes fixed on his food .
Thank you , he surprised me by adding .
She nodded , beaming at his words before she turned and left .
This looks incredible , I breathed , taking in the different colors and scents .
Our maids cook the best foods , Irene agreed as she picked up her fork and knife I picked up my own fork and knife and I started to digin ; the steak was medium rare and cooked to perfection .
It practically cut like butter and the flavors burst on my tongue as I chewed slowly .
Both my stomach and my wolf were in complete contentment , which relaxed me immensely .
Hows tutoring going ? Gavin asked , glancing at Math who was picking apart his steak and eating around the fatty edges .
He glanced at Gavin as if he was surprised , he was asking .
Its great , he answered after a beat of silence .
Judy is the best .
She teaches me things that no other tutor has ever taught me ! 1/2 Chapter 0051 Thats because they probably didnt know how to do those things , Irene interjected .
Im not sure where you found those tutors , Dad .
But they were not it .
Gavin hummed in response ; like he was agreeing with them .
My cheeks flushed at the compliment , and I put a piece of broccoli in my mouth , chewing on it slowly , nearly moaning at the intense flavor .noveldrama
I stifled the sound though , not wanting to draw attention to myself .
Yeah , they were dimwhits , Matt murmured .
Language , Gavin scolded calmly .
Matt blanched , but he didnt say anything more .
We continued to eat , mostly in silence .
Matt and Irene began a mindless conversation , but I really wasnt paying much attention to it .
Once I started to get full , pushed my plate away and leaned back in my seat .
I was fully satisfied and now I just wanted to leave and get some distance between Gavin and me .
The maids soon gathered in the dining room and started to clear our plates .
Dessert , Alpha ? One of the maids offered as she refilled his wine glass .
He glanced at me as if expecting me to answer for him .
I should be going , I told him , giving him a small smile .
But thank you for dinner .
I truly enjoyed it .
He stared at me for a moment longer , as if he wanted to say something , but then he chose not to and gave me a small nod.- Let Leroy give you a ride , he suggested .
Its late and you shouldnt be out and about at this hour .
I bit my lip and nodded .
That would be nice , I told him as I stood to my feet .
He stood with me and then motioned for me to go ahead of him .
I wasnt expecting him to follow me to the door , but he did , and I could feel his eyes watching my every move .
Third Person POV Neither Gavin nor Judy noticed Irene and Matt staring after them as they left the dining room .
Irene had been curious about Judy because it was clear that Matt liked her .
She was the first tutor he had ever taken to , and it made Irene wonder who Judy truly was and what made her so special .
She had to admit , from the small amount of time she spent with Judy , that she also liked her .
She couldnt help but think that she was hiding something though ; a secret that Irene couldnt figure out .
But as they had dinner , she noticed her father stealing glances at Judy as he ate , not even realizing he was doing it , she realized at that moment that she knew exactly what Judy was hiding .
Something was going on between Judy and her father A smile formed on her lips as she watched after them ; Matt was also watching them , and a hopeful look was in his eyes .
When he turned to look at Irene , they both had the same mirrored knowing expression .
Chapter 0052 Third Person POV Later in the evening , Irene sat curled up on the couch , staring at her phone .
Ethan told her that he would call at 8 pm and now it was 9:30 pm .
She tried calling him a couple of times about a half hour ago , but he didnt answer .
She texted him as well , but her messages were left unread .
He had never disappeared from her like this before and she wasnt sure what to make of it .
Her stomach was in a tight knot , and she couldnt help the bad feeling she had in her chest .
She wishes that she had someone to talk to about this , but she doesnt have any actual friends .
She has some girls that she hangs around once in a while , but Irene was smart enough to know when shes being used .
Most of them only want to hang out with her because of her status as Gavin Landrys daughter ; they either want something from her , or they want to get close to her father .
The closest one she has to a friend right now is Judy and she doesnt have her number .
She isnt even sure if Judy wants to be friends with her .
She wrapped her arms around her body like she was trying to hold herself together .
Everything okay ? Her father asked as he walked into the room .
He was wearing his pajama bottoms and no shirt .
It was a rarity for Irene to see her father without a suit on ; he was always well dressed , even if he was just walking around the house , which he never really did .
Im worried about Ethan , she admitted , glancing at her phone .
He hasnt called me .
Gavin let out a huff that Irene knew way too well to be disapproval .
It was no secret that Gavin didnt like Ethan very much .
Irene wasnt sure why because Ethan had been nothing but kind to her from the very first moment they met .
He looked so handsome in his tux and his dark curls brushed out of his face as he scanned the room of the Alpha banquet .
Word had gotten out that Alpha Carter from the Redmoon pack had died during at battle and now all available Alpha candidates in the area were gathered around to impress Gavin Landry .
Gavin was the only one who could single handedly appoint any Alpha he wanted without consulting the other Lycans because he was the most powerful Lycan chairman in the world .
When Ethans eyes found Irenes , it was as if they were the only two in the entire world .
Her heart skipped a beat ; even her wolf purred with contentment and satisfaction .
She liked what they saw and from the smile on Ethans perfect lips , he liked what lie saw as well .
It didnt take long for him to stroll over to her and order her another glass of champagne .
They talked the entire night ; he hadnt even bothered to ask her about her father or speak with him the entire night .
It was as if he had forgotten why he was there in the first place .
By the end of the night , he asked for her number .
He called her the next night , and they spoke until the sun rose .noveldrama
She never felt this way towards anyone before and she wanted to be with him more than anything .
However , when she told her father about him and how much she wanted him , he didnt give her his blessing at first .
In fact , he expressed his concerns about Ethan using her and stated that he didnt really like Ethan all that much based on what he had seen and heard from numerous packs .
Irene had to admit that she went a little crazy and threatened her own life if her father didnt give him her blessing .
He had no other choice but to do so .
A month later , Ethan proposed , and Irene jumped at Chapter 0052 the opportunity .
She looked over at her father who was seated beside her on the couch , neither of them speaking .
When Mom was alive , did you love her ? Gavin seemed shocked by the question and turned to look at her , his eyes filled with concern and thought .
She was my fated mate , of course , I loved her , he answered without hesitation .
I know she was your fated mate , she said , staring down at her hands .
That just means you were drawn together and bound together by your wolves .
But that doesnt mean you have to actually love her .
I loved her .
But did you love her because of the bond , or because of your heart ? She asked .
hapter 0053 Why are you asking ? He countered ; his eyes narrowed in her direction ..
She sucked her bottom lip into her mouth and nibbled on it gently as she thought about how to answer his question .noveldrama
Truth be told , she wasnt sure why she wanted to know .
Maybe to prove that the mate bond doesnt matter .
Shes not mated with Ethan , but if either of them did ever found their mates , would they still want to be with each other , or would they automatically choose their mates ? The thought terrified Irene and she would be lying if she said she wasnt worried about Ethan one day finding his mate and then leaving her .
She wanted to know if the mate bond could be fought .
If someone as strong and powerful as Gavin Landry couldnt fight the mate bond , was there any hope for the rest of them ? I guess Im just trying to figure out how the mate bond works , she murmured , tugging at her fingers .
nervously .
He sighed and leaned back on the couch as he thought about her question .
The bond is strong , he admitted .
Probably the strangest thing youd ever experience .
You think your have a handle on it , but in reality , you arent in control .
Its your wolves that take over .
They make it impossible to stay away .
But theres also a part of you that doesnt want to stay away .
You will start to crave them to a point where its almost painful .
Fighting it would only make you and your wolf miserable .
Did you try to fight it ? She asked .
I was young , he murmured .
I didnt really understand the feeling and the bond .
It was all very confusing .
I think a part of me tried to fight it , yes .
But your mother had a way of bringing me out of my shell .
Then , she gave me the greatest gift I could have ever received .
Whats that ? She asked .
Gavin wrapped an arm around his daughter and pulled her in for a hug .
You , he answered .
She smiled as she peered up at him .
So , you did love her , she said softly ; it wasnt a question this time , but Gavin still answered her anyway .
He nodded with a soft smile playing on his lips .
Yes , he answered .
When she died it was really difficult .
Is that why you dont date ? He raised his brows at her question .
I date .
You dont date seriously , she retorted .
Its always one night stands .
Never anything real .
Chapter 0053 – I dont have the time to date , he told her .
I have a pack to run , duties to fulfill , and children to care for .
Im not a child anymore , Dad , she reminded him , nudging his arm with hers .
And Matt doesnt need you around all the time .
We both want you to be happy even if it means dating someone younger than you .
She bit her lip ; she was hinting , and he knew it .
He frowned at her .
Someone younger ? He asked , his eyes never leaving the side of her face .
She shrugged .
We just want you to be happy … with whoever you choose , she told him .
We dont want you to be lonely .
Youve thought a lot about this , huh ? He asked her .
She bit back a smile , but she didnt deny it .
Im going to bed now .
Im guessing Ethan wont call me tonight , she said , standing to her feet .
Gavin could hear the heartache in her tone .
Good night , Dad .
Thanks for the talk .
He didnt say anything , he gave her a nod and watched as she left the room .
His mind traveled back to Judy and how she must be feeling through her own mate bond .
Gavin knew that the mate bond was strong , and it was difficult to break ; she had to live with the fact that her fated mate was marrying another woman and there was nothing she could do about it .
He wondered if Judy was strong enough to overcome such pain .
Is there anything you need tonight before I call it a night ? One of the maids asked , walking into the room .
Gavin sighed and stood to his feet .
No , you are dismissed , he told her and started to walk past her .
I quite liked Miss Montague , the maid proceeded to say before Gavin could leave the room .
Shes a good fit for the house ; dont you think ? Gavin wasnt sure what to say in response , so he chose not to say anything .
He walked out of the living room without sparing her another look .
Chapter 0054 Judys POV The house was quiet when I returned home after having dinner at Gavins house .
It was always quiet these days .
The house felt so empty with my mother hiding away in her room , not a sound to be made .
I put my coat on the hook and made my way upstairs .
I paused outside of her bedroom door which was down the hall from my room .
There was no light on , and I wasnt even sure if she would be awake , but I needed to see her .
I needed to make sure that she was alright .
I grabbed the door handle and twisted it , pushing the door open gently .
The door creaked as it moved , and I winced at how dark and smelly it was .
It was clear she hadnt moved from the bed in a long while .noveldrama
Taking a deep breath , I turned on the light in her dark room and stepped inside .
Mom ? I asked , looking around the mess of a room .
My eyes landed on her form on the bed and my chest tightened even more .
Panic seized me as I ran towards her bed , not knowing if she was breathing or not .
I put my hand on her back and felt for any sign of movement , indicating that she was in fact breathing .
When my hand rose and fell , I sighed out of relief .
Mom ? I said again , this time giving her a gentle shake .
Have you eaten anything at all today ? I already knew the answer because the food I made for her this morning remained untouched on her nightstand .
She lifted her head and her eyes , unfocused , looked at me .
Oh , hey , Judy , she said sleepily .
When did you get here ? A little while ago , I told her .
Im worried about you .
You havent left your room in days and the food that Ive been leaving you every morning and night has been untouched .
I need you to get out of bed and eat something .
Im not very hungry , she murmured as she rested her head back on her pillow .
I sighed , running my fingers through my hair .
You need to eat something , Mom .
Dad wouldnt want this for you , I told her .
She flinched at my mention of my father .
I went to see him earlier today ! She raised her gaze to meet mine once again .
You saw your father ? She asked .
I nodded .
Hes doing well , I lied ; I couldnt tell her that when saw him , he was beaten black and blue .
I couldnt Tell her about the sadness and fear hidden in his eyes .
Please come downstairs with me and eat something … She was quiet for a moment , remaining unmoved .
Then , she sighed and lifted her head again , with a nod , she let me help her out of bed .
She looked so trail , and my heart tugged for her .
She clung to my arm as I walked with her out of the bedroom and down the stairs .
When we reached the living room , she sat on the couch .
She wouldnt look at me ; her eyes remained focused on the ground .
Im going to get you some food , I told her as I walked into the kitchen .
I grabbed a box of pasta from the cabinet and a jar of sauce .
I didnt have it in me to cook anything more than that .
I placed the items on the counter and looked in the freezer for meatballs .
When I saw a bag of them , I grabbed them as well .
I was a zombie walking around the kitchen , my mind on my parents and all they were going through .
My mother was in so much pain because she couldnt be with her mate .
I knew her wolf was shutting down .
I bit my lip as hot tears burned in my eyes ; Lcouldnt let myself break down right now , I had to be strong for my mother .
She needed someone strong and capable to take care of her and that person had to be me because there was nobody else .
I grabbed 1 orange julce from the fridge and opened the top .
I started to pour a glass knowing my mother could use the sugar in her system , but the bottle slipped from my fingers and fell to the ground .
I gasped , jumping back as orange juice got everywhere This time , I couldnt hold back the tears .
They ran down my cheeks as I fell to the ground with the orange juice , letting myself break down because of the mess .
Shit , Judy , I heard a familiar voice at the kitchen entrance that led outside .
I whipped around and gasped when Ethan walked in , shutting the door behind him .
What is wrong with you ? Get up , he ordered , forcing me away from the orange juice .
I didnt have enough strength to fight him or tell him off .
I scurried away from the juice , as he grabbed some napkins and got to work cleaning my mess .
I wiped at the tears still lingering in my eyes and watched in silence as he finished cleaning the floor .
He stood to his feet and poured the glass of orange juice before putting the bottle back in the fridge .
He offered me his hand , which I hesitantly took , and then he pulled me to my feet .
What are you doing here , Ethan ? I asked him , folding my arms across my chest .
Saving you apparently .
What are you doing on the floor ? I spilled some juice , and I was cleaning it , I murmured ; he could see through my lie right away though .
hapter 0055 Ive known you for a while , Judy .
You cant bullshit me .
What do you expect me to say , Ethan ? That Im not okay ? That my mother is depressed and barely eats ? Isnt this what you wanted ? For me to suffer ? So why are you acting like you care right now when we both know you dont ! Judy ! My mother shrieked from the doorway , her eyes large and alert .
How dare you speak to him like that ! Mom … Hes going to be our Alpha , and he deserves our respect , my mother continued to scold .
Its okay , Mrs.
Montague .
How about you go and sit on the couch ? Ill cook you some dinner , Ethan offered .
vay of My mother beamed at him ; the first smile I had seen from her in a while .
Ethan always had a way bringing that out of her .
How very thoughtful of you , Ethan , she said sweetly .
Thank you .
She gave me another look before she turned and left the kitchen .
I spun around on my heel to glare at him .
What are you doing? I asked him , my tone dry .
Despite what you might think , I actually care about your mother and its hard to see her like this .
Its hard to see you like this too , Judy .
Go into the living room and spend time with her .
Ill cook you both dinner and then afterward we can talk .
I furrowed my brows at him , trying to figure out the gamme he was playing .
But I was too exhausted to think too much about it , so I sighed and walked out of the kitchen .
I didnt bother telling him that I already ate dinner because then he would just ask me innecessary questions .
My mother was curled up on the couch , staring at a picture of my father with tears in her eyes .
I saw beside her , and she was startled at my presence .
Why cant you just do what he wants so we can get your father back ? She asked me , taking me by surprise .
I looked at her in disbelief ; if only she knew what it was he was asking me to do .
Because we dont need his help , Mom , I told her for the hundredth time .
I have us covered .
How ? That tutoring job is hardly enough to pay off your fathers debt , my mother told me , her voice pleading .
We need him to come home , Judy .
I covered my mothers hands with mine , trying to provide her with some type of comfort .
And he will , I assured her .
I promise .
Not before long , the room was filled with the scent of garlic from the pasta sauce .
Had Ethan made pasta 1/2 cha Chapter 0055 sauce from scratch ? He didnt need to do all of that ; I just needed my mother to have a little something in her system .noveldrama
I , on the other hand , wasnt hungry because I had already eaten a large meal at Gavins house .
Soon , Ethan was walking into the living room with a couple of plates .
He handed me one and I set it on the table , and then he handed my mother one .
My suspicions were confirmed when I saw the gourmet- looking meat sauce on the pasta .
You didnt need to do all of that , I told him .
The jar of sauce would have been fine .
He rolled his eyes .
I wouldnt even feed that to a dog , he muttered .
Im not sure I can eat , my mother admitted , staring at the food sadly .
Please try , Ethan asked her , sitting on the seat across from the couch .
It would mean the world to me .
if you até something .
She looked at him for a moment before she nodded .
He glanced at me and narrowed his eyes .
You should eat too , he said , motioning for the plate on the table .
Im not hungry , I told him flatly .
He frowned at me .
Can you stop being so stubborn for once and do what youre told ? He asked , narrowing his eyes at me .
I remained silent , not justifying that with a response .
Ethan gave up after a moment and turned his attention to my mother .
I watched as my mother nibbled on the food while having a mindless conversation with Ethan .
I thought Ethan would have left after dinner or picked a fight with me about the same things as usual , but he didnt .
He stayed and cleaned the dishes ; he cleaned up the rest of the kitchen as well .
Once he was done in the kitchen , he tidied up the living room while I kept my mother company .
Then , he proceeded to go into my mothers room and clean up her space as well .
He picked her out some comfortable pajamas and drew her a bath .
I helped her get into the bath while Ethan remained in the living room .
I was expecting , along with hoping , he would have left while my mother was in the bath .
But when I returned to the living room after successfully putting my mother to bed , he was waiting for me .
I had to admit , I was grateful that he was able to help my mother this evening .
Im not sure she would have eaten anything or taken care of herself if he wasnt here .
Thank you , Ethan , for your help , I told him .
It honestly means a lot .
It doesnt come without a cost , he said , raising his brows .
Now , Im hoping that you can return the favor .
Chapter 0056 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 .noveldrama
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 .
apter 0057
But instead of answering the call, he shoved it back into his pocket, letting it ring. The ringing soon stopped, and my frown deepened.
“Why do you keep ignoring that person?” I asked.
“It’s not your concern,” he murmured, his eyes dark.
Then, a thought occurred to me, and I found myself feeling paralyzed.
“Was it Irene?” I asked him. “Has she been trying to reach you, Ethan?”noveldrama
“As I said, it’s not your concern,” he said slower.
I realized I was right; it was Irene. I remembered she mentioned earlier that Ethan was busy with a meeting and she was upset that she couldn’t see him this evening. Had he been ignoring her all night because he was here with me?
He was already turning me into the other woman, and I hadn’t even agreed to be his mistress. I felt completely sick to my stomach.
“You should go,” I said, folding my arms across my chest and turning away from him. “You don’t want to keep your precious Irene waiting any longer. She might lose interest, and you might not get what you truly want.”
He stepped behind me; he was so close now that I could feel his warm breath on the back of my neck
“You think we are so different, but in reality, we are the same, Judy,” he went on to say. I furrowed my brows, not sure where he was going with this. I didn’t bother to turn and face him; I kept my stance. “I marry Irene to get what I want, and you spread your legs for Gavin to get what you want.”
My face drained of blood from his words.
“It’s not like that,” I told him, my voice wavering slightly.
“Don’t lie to me!” He growled, his hands gripping my hips and holding them so firmly that it was most painful. “I know exactly what you are doing. Why don’t you spread your legs for me and get what you really want.”
I felt his hardness pressing into my backside and I quickly stepped out of his grip, whipping around to face him. “You need to get out,” I told him, my eyes burning with unshed tears that I refused to let fall.
He let out a dark chuckle.
“Gavin will tire of you, and you will have no choice but to walk away from this job. Once you do, you’ll have nothing and no one. I’ll make sure of it. You’ll be crawling into my bed before you know it.”
“Get out of my house,” I said again, this time louder and firmer.
He turned away, still chuckling darkly as he shook his head.
“You’ll see, Judy. I always get what I want… and what I want, is your pretty little body to be in the house I bought you by the end of the week. I only have so much patience. You don’t want to know what’ll happen once I run out completely.”
“Get out!!” I screamed, not caring if I woke my mother up. Hot tears burned in my eyes as I ran towards him and shoved him towards the door. He barely even flinched, but he did willingly walk to the door.
He paused as the door opened and he turned back to face me.
“I’ll see you soon, mate,” he said, letting out another dark chuckle before he stepped out of the house and walked away, leaving me fuming and my wolf in complete despair.
Third Person POV
Ethan was furious that Judy was being so ridiculous. Couldn’t she see that she had to be his mistress so both their wolves would be okay after he married another woman? Judy was still his mate, and he wasn’t going to let her go that easily, even if he was marrying Irene. He was only marrying Irene to get the title of Alpha. He would probably sleep with her and have children with her to fulfill his husbandly duties, but she could never satisfy his wolf the way that Judy does.
They were true mates, and he doubted after he marked and mated with Irene that the mate bond, he felt with Judy would just go away.
The mark he left on Judy’s neck was still evident and it pleased him knowing that it wasn’t going away; that she could still feel him.
As he got to his car, he slid into the driver’s seat and pulled out his phone. There were numerous missed calls and texts from Irene. He was supposed to call her after his meeting earlier, but he never did. He was too preoccupied with getting to Judy and forcing her to submit to him.
He ignored each of her calls and texts.
He brought up his subordinate’s phone number and clicked on the call button. Pressing the phone to his cheek, he only waited for two rings before the other line was answered.
“Boss,” his subordinate said in greeting; he had been waiting for Ethan’s call with bated breath, their plan already in action and waiting for Ethan’s confirmation.
“Put the next stage of our plan in action,” Ethan ordered grimly. “It’s time that Judy learned how much she truly needs me.
Chapter 0058 Judys POV That asshole ! Nan gasped as we stood in line at the campus coffee shop , waiting to take our orders .
I cant believe he had the nerve to do that to you last night .
And to involve your mother ?? It was the next morning after Ethan came to see me and I just finished telling Nan about what had happened last night .
I was still in shock that Ethan had the nerve to come to my house and take care of my mother just as I would agree to be his mistress .
I felt disgusted over the fact , and I also felt a bit guilty .
I felt bad for Irene ; she didnt deserve to be treated like that , even if she didnt know about it .
I told him to leave , I concluded the story with a shrug .
What can I get for you ladies this morning ? The Barista , Nicole , asked .
Nicole was in a couple of my courses , and she was a pretty good fighter .
Ive sparred with her on a couple of different occasions .
She worked at the coffee every other morning and she always made my beverages to perfection .
Just a vanilla cappuccino , I told her .
Make that two , Nan said as she pulled out her wallet I shook my head and grabbed my own wallet .
Ill pay , I told her .
You got me a coffee last time , reminded her .
I handed Nicole my card and after the transaction went through , she handed it back .
Coming right up , she said , and she turned to make the drinks .
So , what are you going to do about the whole Ethan situation ? Nan asked as we stepped aside to wait for our cappuccinos .
I looked at her with a frown .
What can I do ? I asked .
He doesnt seem to take no for an answer .
The most I can do is keep working so I can pay off my fathers debt .
Are you going to tell Irene what her fiancé is up to ? Nan asked , raising her brows .
I thought about it for a moment before shaking my head .
It wasnt my business , and Gavin was clear when he said he didnt want me to do or say anything that would jeopardize this pending marriage .
If I was the reason his daughter got hurt , he would never forgive me , and I would be out of a job .
Its honestly not my place and I really dont want to get involved , I told her .
Your cappuccinos are all set , Nicole said , sliding two to go cups in our direction .
Thanks , I said , grabbing both cups and handing one to Nan .
Ill see you in class later .
Nicole waved goodbye as we left the coffee shop and started to walk across the campus .
Nan decided not to ask any more questions about what had happened last night and whether or not I should tell Irene .
As far as Nan knew , I didnt know Irene any better than anyone else .
The Landrys have always been locked up tight and though Irene was known to be in the spotlight , she wasnt known Chapter 0056 to have friends or get around the packs .
She was a mystery to those outside of her family and that made her even more intriguing .
If Nan knew that I actually knew Irene and was getting to know her even better , she would question how I knew the famous Irene Landry and I would have to tell her the entire truth .
It would be a breach of my contract , and I could lose my job .
I had to hold onto this job as if my life depended on it … because it kind of did .
Me and my fathers life depended on this job .
I still have 30 minutes before my class starts ; want to go the lounge for a bit ? I asked as we neared the buildings .
Sure , Nan agreed .
We walked into the fairly busy lounge ; most hung out here before their morning classes .
As soon as I walked in , I noticed something was a bit different .
Students were whispering amongst themselves like they were gossiping about something .
When we walked in , their eyes shifted in my direction .
I frowned as their whispers grew even louder and it was clear they were all talking about me .
But what had I done ? She was the one who got Carol expelled from the school , I heard one of the gossipers saying .
I cant believe she walked in here with her head held high like that .
She has some nerve after the stunt she pulled ! H My cheeks burned with heat , and I glanced at Nan who was eyeing everybody as well , her frown deep .
Whats going on ? I asked her .
Carol was expelled from school , she answered .
And its obvious everyone is blaming you for it even though it wasnt your fault ! She said loud enough for everyone to hear .
We walked through the lounge and reached our normal table near the window .
Carols friends were standing nearby with their arms folded across their chests .
How dare you show your face here after what you did one of them sneered .
Carol worked hard for that scholarship , and you stole it from her ! I turned around to face them , my eyes narrowed .
She cheated , I said through my teeth .
She didnt work hard at all .noveldrama
Someone else did the work for her .
And you have been deceiving everybody into thinking you are poor , sh
Chapter 0059 Think what you want , I murmured .
I dont need to prove anything to you .
Maybe you should be worried about yourselves , Nan said , folding her arms across her chest .noveldrama
Just forget about it , Nan , I said , shaking my head .
Im going to get to class .
Ill see you later .
I didnt wait for her response , I just left .
Even class was weird ; everyone was looking at me and whispering .
The teacher was eyeing me as she passed out our assignments and I frowned when I looked at the paper .
Was it just me , or was the font a little different ? I glanced at the girl beside me and noticed that her paper looked normal .
Can I see that for a second ? I asked She frowned but she nodded and handed me her paper .
The wording was different too ; the words on my paper were smaller .
Thanks , I murmured and handed it back to her .
We spent class working on the assignments and as I was leaving the professor stopped me to say , did a very nice job today , Judy .
She spoke slowly like she was speaking to a child .
I frowned .
Uh , thanks Miss Prescott , I said , my brows furrowed together .
You I quickly left the room and went into my next college reading class .
This was one of my favorite classes besides my combat , shifting , and defense courses .
The professor gave us a book to read , and we pretty much just journaled about it the entire class .
We finally finished our last book and were supposed to receive a new book today .
The professor handed out a book to each student upon entry to the class but when I walked in , she didnt hand me a book like she did the others .
Hi , Judy , she said , giving me a soft smile .
Im not going to make you read this book ; its kind of long and can be pretty difficult .
Ill write you out some cliff notes and you can write your entry based on that and class discussion .
I frowned at her ; I couldnt believe what she was saying .
I had always read the books she assigned , and I read them quicker than most in the class .
I narrowed my eyes at her and deepened my frown .
Im sorry , I dont understand , I said hesitantly .
You dont want me to read the book ? She sighed and set the books on the table .
Look , I think it would be better if you sit this one out , she told me .
I know this kind of thing doesnt come easy for you .
Chapter Cosa .
This kind of thing ? Was she talking about reading ? I never gave her a reason to believe that I wasnt good at reading .
Sure , I was dyslexic , but that doesnt mean Im incapable .
Besides , its not like she knew of my disability .
The only ones who knew were my adoptive parents , Nan , and unfortunately Ethan .
Please , take your seat , Judy , she said politely .
I pressed my lips together and walked to my seat .
As more students walked into the class , one by one , she handed them each a book .
Soon , I was the only one without a book .
I sat in class , fuming , but I continued to bite my tongue .
I was going to the dean after my last class and speak with him about the behavior of my professors today .
I was relieved to be in my shifting and combat course ; it was my last course of the day and my favorite .
Now I could take my frustrations out on my sparring partner .
When I got there , I overheard Nicole speaking to the professor and she sounded upset .
Professor Morgan , I dont think thats necessary .
Judy is more than capable of this new routine without me holding her hand , she told him firmly .
Professor Morgan was the assistant professor for this class ; Im assuming since Carol was expelled , that our normal professor was fired for his part in trying to get me kicked out of the school .
That would make Professor Morgan our new professor .
Theres a lot of notes to go over today and I need her to properly understand the material , Professor Morgan replied .
She always understands the material just fine , she told him .
Shes one of the top students .
You heard the rumors .
She didnt earn that spot , she bought it .
You dont honestly believe that crap , do you ? Nicole asked , folding her arms across her chest .
Nikki , please , Professor Morgan sneered .
Do me this favor for once in your life .
Dont call me that here , Noah , she said in a hushed whisper .
I dont want people here knowing that you are my brother .
Professor Morgan and Nicole were siblings ? I guess that made sense considering that Nicoles full name was Nicole Morgan .
But I thought that was a coincidence .
Look , I need you to do this for me .
You care about her dont you ? I know you want her to succeed , so help her succeed .
Why suddenly are you treating her so differently ? Why do you think shes incapable ? There was a long stretch of silence at first and then his next words stunned me frozen .
Because the dean called for a faculty meeting this morning and he told us that Judy is suffering from Dyslexia .
Chapter 0060 Judys POV All the professors knew about my dyslexia ? How did the dean even find out about it ? All my doctors and therapists assured me that nobody outside of my circle would find out about this .
I didnt want them to start treating me differently like I was incapable .
It seemed as if my fears were becoming a reality .
They all knew about my disability and now they thought I was incapable of truly learning the material .
They think that I was the one who set Carol up and got her kicked out of the school and that I have been the one cheating this entire time .
My heart tightened in my chest at the very thought of it .
I couldnt listen to Nicole and Professor let this is conversation any longer .
I wasnt going to situation ruin my favorite class and I wasnt going to let my professors think I was incapable of participating in their class .noveldrama
Folding my arms across my chest , I walked around the corner to face the two gossiping about me .
Nicoles face paled upon seeing me and her mouth nearly dropped open .
She knew right away that I had heard the entire conversation ; it was clear on her face .
Judy ! Nicole gasped .
H … how long have you been here for ? She was stammering over her words nervously .
Long enough , I told her , my brows furrowed , Whats going on ? How did everyone know about my dyslexia ? Professor Morgan paled immediately .
The dean called us in early this morning for a team meeting to discuss it , he said , lowering his gaze .
How did the dean even find out ? I asked .
Nobody was supposed to ever know .
Im not sure ; he didnt say , he answered .
He must have gotten some outside intel .
I pressed my lips firmly together and stepped toward my professor with a stern gaze .
Lets get one thing straight , Professor .
I got into this program on my own merits .
I didnt buy my way into this school , I worked hard to become the top student .
My dyslexia doesnt define who I am and what I am capable of doing .
If anything , it makes me work even harder to reach my goals .
I made it this far without the extra help and without my professors creating me as if I were incapable of accomplishing simple tasks .
I can read and write just fine ; it might be a little harder for me than others , but I perfectly fine , and I succeed with everything that I set my mind and heart on .
If you are incapable of manage teaching me as you do the others , then perhaps I should start looking into other professors .
Nicole smirked at her brother and folded her arms across her chest .
I told you , did I not ? She asked , raising her brows .
Professor Morgan shifted uncomfortably in his place and gazed at the ground sheepishly .
I apologize , Miss Montague , for my rudeness .
You are right , I shouldnt have assumed you were Chapter 0060 incapable just because I received this new knowledge .
I hope you accept my apologies .
I will once you relay my messages to not only my professors but to the dean as well , I am more than capable of accomplishing my tasks without their extra assistance and treating me as if I am stupid , I said firmly .
Professor Morgan bowed his head in submittance .
I will , he told me .
I stepped back and let out a long breath I hadnt known I was holding .
I guess now I knew why my professors had been acting strangely today .
Now , what were discussing before I got here ? Besides me , I asked , looking between the two of them .
Im introducing a new move today , he told me , rummaging through his folder and pulling out a piece of paper .
These are the coordinates of the move that I want everyone to practice today .
He handed me the paper and gave it a once over before nodding and handing it back to him .
Seems easy enough , I told him confidently .
He corked a brow .
Care to demonstrate ? I smirked and looked at Nicole .
Want to spar with me ? She nodded eagerly .
Yes , please , she said as she got into position .
One minute she was standing and preparing for my attack , and the next she was lying face up on the ground , her eyes wide and dazed .
I was standing over her with my elbow in her throat and my leg over my shoulder after I used my entire body to flip her to the ground .
I was crazy to doubt your capabilities , Professor Morgan chuckled , shaking his head .
For the rest of the class , Nicole was my sparring partner , and we practiced the new moves .
