Chapter 0232 Judys POV horror in his Chester stared at me with a shocked expression , his mouth practically on the ground .


    I could see the eyes , and it made me look away from him again .


    I didnt want him to feel bad for me , but I also wanted to be honest with him about everything .


    It seemed he was struggling with his own feelings anding to terms that he found his mate … he didnt want to say it out loud , but I knew thats what was bothering him .


    Its bothering Nan too and my heart was torn between the two of them .


    I wanted them both to be happy and I knew that if they gave one another a proper chance , they could make each other happy .


    But they both seemed frightened over the idea of having a mate … or maybe Nan was frightened of the idea of having Chester as a mate .


    Her first couple of impressions of him werent great .


    The first step was that they both needed to admit that they were mates , if not to me , then to each other .


    They needed to talk about it and figure out what to do from there Irene ? Chester asked , leaning against the counter again as if he couldnt support his own weight .


    Wait … your mate is Ethan Cash ? From the Cash family ? I wasnt surprised that he knew Ethans name .


    Everybody knew Ethans name .


    His family was famous around the wolf territory ; not as famous as Gavin , but they were well known .


    Even more , now that he was marrying Irene , the most famous heiress in the world .


    1 nodded .


    Yes , I replied .


    The one and only .


    He left me to be with trene .


    I cant really me him … but it took a toll on me and my wolf .


    Well , yeah .


    I mean , hes your mate .


    That cant be easy … seeing him with another and His voice trailed off and I could see the utter horror in his eyes ; his face had gone pale again , just as it didst night .


    I waved my hand in front of his face , trying to bring his attention back to me .


    Hey… what are you thinking about ? I asked him , my voice dropping to apassionate whisper .


    I … he started to say , but then he froze .


    Chester? I asked , urging him to continue .


    His eyes finally found mine and I could see the remorse in them .


    I hurt her , Judy , he told me softly .


    I wanted to put him out of his misery , so I sighed and leaned back in my seat .


    Shes your mate , isnt she ? He looked shocked that I knew such information , but then He sighed and nodded .


    Yes , he whispered .


    I saw her the other day when I was taking this girl Becky out on a date .


    I was in such shock that day that I wasnt sure what to do .


    I didnt want to ditch Becky , but Nan was standing in front of me with this hurt expression after realizing that I was taking Becky on a date ….


    I winced ; it was no wonder Nan was so upset and got drunk during that party .


    I wished she could have told me about this sober .


    It hurt that she didnt ; I was supposed to be her best friend and yet she couldnt talk to me about something this important .


    Why didnt you go after her ? I asked , not wanting to sound usatory , but I couldnt help myself .


    Finding a  Chapter 0232 mate was a big deal and I wanted only the best for my best friend .


    Chester looked so defeated as he shrugged one of his shoulders .


    Like I said … I was in shock , and I didnt want to ditch Becky after being the one to ask her out in the first ce .


    I thought about finding her afterward and exining myself but I honestly had no idea who she was or how to even start looking for her .


    I tried to ask Becky about her , but Becky didnt really give me much information and she kept changing the subject .


    Rightfully so … she didnt want to talk about another woman on our date .


    I nodded as I listened to his story , my heart heavy in my chest .


    And what about now ? I asked .


    What about you and Harper yesterday ? You already knew you had a mate … you saw her with your own eyes and yet you still chose to make out with Harper out in the open ? He ran his fingers through his hair and stared at the counter in front of us .


    Not my best moment , he murmured .


    I honestly didnt think Id ever see her again .


    I certainly had no idea that you were friends with her and that shed see that … I nodded , understanding what he meant , but I was still upset because Nan was hurting , and she wouldnt talk to me about it .


    So , what now ? I asked him .


    Im not really sure … he murmured .


    I messed up and Im not sure what to do about it .


    I dont think shell ever talk to me again .


    Shes your mate … shes going to want to talk to you again .


    Her wolf will make sure of it , I told him .


    Its up to you how that conversation goes through .


    You need to prepare yourself and not act like a dick .


    He frowned at me .


    When do I act like a dick ? He asked , sounding offended .


    You arent a dick … but your actions arent the actions a mate would want to see , I warned him .


    are serious about this …