Chapter 0198 Irene hadnt meant to spill that secret like that , especially with Ethan being right there .


    But she didnt know that Ethan was about to walk in .


    She was nning on meeting himter , so it would have been a nice surprise for him to show up at the Vi announce .


    However , at this moment , Irene was mortified .


    She stared back at Ethan who was staring at her like he was a deer caught in the headlights .


    His eyes were impossibly big , and he had no idea what to say at this moment .


    He hadnt expected Irene to know about him and Judy , even though nothing was going on between them right now , she was still never supposed to find out that they were in fact fatedmates .


    Had Judy told Irene this information ? How would she have found out ?? I didnt mean to cause a scene , Irene said , standing to her feet and wiping at her eyes .


    But Judy lied but it was to me from the beginning .


    She told me that nothing was going on between her and Ethan , b nothing but a lie .


    Gavins eyes found Judys and they darkened .


    He was furious and that much was obvious to everyone involved .


    Irene wasnt exactly sure which part he was mad at though .


    Was he mad that Judy had and betrayed Irene , or was he mad at the fact that shes been sleeping with Ethan ? Maybe now her father will see that she is not the woman he thought she was , and he can leave her behind .


    Sk is the much better choice anyway .


    Irene , Baby … Ethan finally said , breaking the silence between them as he stepped closer to her and around Judy .


    He didnt even spare Judy a look and it made Irenes heart swell a little .


    He looked so distraught and frightened that it tugged at her heartstrings .


    I would never do anything to hurt you .


    I just didnt want to worry you but Judy and I are indeed mates … but we broke up … theres nothing more to it than that .


    Irene wasnt sure if she should believe him or not .


    She stared at him with a hurt expression ; tears filling her eyes .


    She bit her trembling lower lip , trying to understand what was going on .


    I dont know what to trust anymore … Irene admitted , staring down at her hands .


    I know … Ethan said softly , reaching his hand out to her like was trying to tame a wild animal .


    And its my fault .


    Im so sorry .


    But I love you , Irene , and I would never do anything to purposely hurt you .


    You have to believe me , baby .


    Im so sorry you had to find out this way .


    More tears slipped down Irenes cheeks .


    Maybe you should speak about this in private , her father said , his eyes still fixed on Judy who remained on the ground .


    His Alpha power did a number on her .


    Irene finally nodded and took Ethans hand .


    Okay , she said softly .


    She didnt bother to share Judy another look ; she walked with Ethan up the stairs and into the bedroom , 1/2 Chapter 190 closing the door behind them .


    Ethan let out a breath of air once they were alone , but Irene was feeling anything but relieved .


    She wrapped her arms around her body and red at him across the room .


    How could you lie to me , Ethan ? She asked him after a beat of silence .


    Ethan turned to look at her and she saw the remorse on his face .


    I shouldnt have , he admitted .


    Im so sorry .


    Please forgive me … How can I forgive you so quickly ? She asked , sniffling as she wiped at her moist cheeks .


    Are you still sleeping with her ? No , Ethan said without hesitation .


    Do you want to sleep with her ? She suddenly asked .


    There as a slight hesitation that made Irenes heart crack even more .


    Itsplicated , he admitted .


    My wolf still wants her because shes our mate .


    So , I guess until we mate and mark you , then the answer is yes .


    I still want to sleep with her in some shape or form .


    But thatll end soon enough , and I wouldnt act on those feelings .


    You are the one I want to be with .


    You are the one I love .


    I cant love Judy the same way I used to Why not ? Irene asked , meeting his eyes .


    Because she cheated on me with someone else , he blurted , shrugging his shoulders .


    Shes maniptive .


    Shes been here this entire time , using your father , because she wants to get to me .


    She told me so herself !