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 gonepletely 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 fatheres home by the end of the night .


    My heart was bleeding at the man that lonce loved more than anything in this entire world .


    At one point , I would have done anything for him .


    Now , as I stared at him , I saw nothing but a stranger staring back at me .


    His eyes were cold and unfamiliar ; his lips were pressed in a thin line as he red 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 , ring 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 arge 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 .