Judy’s POV

My heart fell into my stomach. “What?!” I gasped.

We lived in a decent-sized house; my adoptive father, being a successful businessman and a Delta of the Redmoon pack, had a lot of money.

“He was arrested,” she explained. “He made a bad investment for the company, and he ended up losing all the money. He went completely bankrupt and now he owes the pack so much money. Until he pays it, they put him in jail.”

“They can’t just come and take him away like this,” I said, standing to my feet, hardly able to contain my emotions. “Without any warning? That’s not fair!”

“They can do whatever they want. The Beta is under the jurisdiction of the Lycans, and it was his decision. Loan sharks are ruthless, and nobody wishes to deal with them. It’s easier to just get rid of the problem and right now… your father is the problem.”

Before I could say anything more, my phone started to ring. I reached into my bag and pulled it out. I frowned when I saw the name flash across the screen.

“I heard about your father,” Ethan’s voice was soft as he spoke, and my traitorous heart skipped a beat. I hated how my body responded to him still; it was because of this stupid mate bond. Even though he rejected me, and I accepted it, that didn’t mean it severed our bond. It won’t be severed until he marks someone else.“I might have a suggestion though. But I’d like to tell you in person. Come outside.”

I quickly left the kitchen and walked out of the house. Ethan was leaning against his car with his arms folded across his chest.

Goddess, I hated how good he looked.

I had been in love with him for longer than 2 years. He was my friend, my confidant, my fated mate. When he rejected me, it destroyed everything I had dreamt of.

I wrapped my arms around my body, desperately trying to hold myself together.

“Why are you here?” I asked him after a long and awkward silence.

“I wanted to talk to you,” he replied.

“Why?”

lips tipped upwards as he stared at me; I nearly melted under his scrutiny, and I had

a lot of money. I know for

my gaze to meet him; he was

pay my father’s debt?” I

He nodded.

“Yes,” he answered.

to do in return?” I

gave me an uneasy feeling in the pit of

leaving his. “After

have heard him correctly; I stared at him with my jaw

managed to sputter. “You want me to

become my mistress. I already have a luxurious home for you to live in. You would never have to want for anything. I’ll pay off

in a choked whisper; tears threatened to spill from

rooted to the ground, unable to move away. My wolf was whimpering about his request; she couldn’t believe our mate could ask such a thing from us. She was gutted and I hated that she was

strong connection, even if I mark someone else. You and your family would be set for life… all you have

arms and I felt sick to my stomach. I finally found the strength to step away from him, my

said, meeting his eyes.

His eyes darkened.

to become the Alpha, Judy. You must get with the times. Becoming my

I said through my teeth. “If that’s all

He studied me for a moment longer like he expected me

car. “And when you

figure it out,” I said to his

chuckled as he opened his car door and then he turned

you’ll need at least 5 million dollars. When you realize that there’s no other option, you’ll come to your senses.

got into his car. I watched as he drove away,

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