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?”

corner of his lips tipped upwards as he stared at me; I nearly melted under his scrutiny, and I had to shift my gaze to

you,” he answered. “Your father’s funding chain is broken, and he now owes a lot of money. I know for a fact that he doesn’t

gaze to meet

pay my father’s

He nodded.

“Yes,” he answered.

would we have to do in return?” I

smirked, which gave me an uneasy feeling in

silently for him to continue, my eyes never leaving his. “After I get married, I want you to drop

correctly; I stared at

sputter.

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

choked whisper; tears threatened to spill from my eyes, but I kept them away, not

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 put in

and touching my arm gently. “We will always have this strong connection, even if I mark someone else. You and your family would be set for life… all you have to do is

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

said, meeting his eyes. “I would never

His eyes darkened.

Becoming my mistress would only

my teeth. “If that’s all you came

studied me for a moment longer like he expected

towards his car. “And when you do, I’ll

figure it out,” I said to his

chuckled as he opened his car door and then

him out of prison, you’ll need at least 5 million dollars. When you realize that there’s no other option, you’ll come to

got into his car. I watched as he drove

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