Chapter 11

Judy’s POV

I was stunned to see Ethan standing before me, next to Irene. My wolf instantly hid herself in the furthest part of my mind, closing herself off from even me.

“Ethan?” Irene said again, touching his arm. He was busy glaring at me with dark eyes to notice that his fiancé was trying to get his attention. But once she touched his arm, he blinked a few times as if he remembered where he was and who he was with.

He finally looked at her and saw the worry on her face.

“Do you know this woman?” She repeated.

“Uh, no,” he said, shaking his head and clearing his throat. “Sorry, I’m not sure what just happened. I’ve never met her before.”

His words were like a slap in the face. 2 years together and that was what we resorted to. Strangers?

Irene still looked uncertain; I could see it on her face. I was too stunned and hurt to say anything. My eyes wouldn’t move from Ethan’s as he consoled his fiancé. My heart was bleeding at the sight of them.

“Ethan was probably just surprised that I brought a woman back to my home,” Gavin said, intervening.

I was brought back to the current moment and finally pulled my gaze away from Ethan and looked up at Gavin. He was calm and his eyes were fixed on Ethan as he spoke, almost like a silent warning.

Understanding flashed in Irene’s eyes, and she finally turned her attention to me. Her blue eyes shined with curiosity and a kindness I wasn’t expecting.

“My father never brings his girlfriends home, so I understand Ethan’s confusion. You must be very special. I apologize for the strange introduction. I’m Irene Landry, and this is my fiancé Ethan Cash.”

I forced a smile, not wanting her to get the wrong impression. It wasn’t her fault Ethan was a cheat, and she seemed like a sweet enough girl. The least I could do is put in some effort, especially if I’m going to be hanging around here for a while tutoring Matt.

“It’s nice to meet you,” I said cautiously. “I’m Judy Montague.”

“Montague?” She asked, her brows pinching together. “That last name sounds familiar. Where have I heard it before?”

“My father is Reggie Montague,” I answered. “The Delta of the Redmoon pack.”

“Oh, right!” She exclaimed, and then her face paled. “I’ve heard what happened with his company. I’m so sorry for you and your family.”

I nodded. I really didn’t want to talk about my family's issues with the woman my mate left me for.

She seemed to understand that my silence meant I wasn’t comfortable with this topic, so she cleared her throat and looked up at her father.

“Dad, where did you find this stunning young woman? I didn’t know you were in a new relationship,” Irene said, putting her hands on her hips. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I’m not in a relationship with Miss Montague,” Gavin said sharply. “She’s Matt’s new tutor.”

Irene’s eyes went large.

“Another tutor?” Irene asked. “What number is that? 40?”

“49,” Gavin murmured. “But I believe this one will be different. Your brother seemed to have taken a liking to Judy. I’m hoping she’ll stick around for a while.”

“A tutor, huh?” Ethan said, his eyes finding mine. “Isn’t that something?”

Something in his eyes made me uneasy; he almost seemed hopeful and excited upon hearing that I wasn’t here as Gavin’s girlfriend, but only as Matt’s tutor.

Gavin cleared his throat, his eyes dark as he glared at Ethan.

“You should start considering your wedding date to ensure that neither of you has any entanglements and that you are both devoted to each other,” Gavin said, his eyes fixed on Ethans.

Ethan paled upon hearing his words; I understood the double meaning. Gavin knew about my history with Ethan and that I was his fated mate. His words were a warning, and considering the look Ethan was giving him, Ethan also understood the meaning.

Irene only smiled and wrapped her arm around Ethan’s.

“Oh, we are definitely devoted to each other,” Irene said, beaming. “Ethan is the best guy I’ve ever been with. Did I even show you what he bought me?”

She untangled herself from Ethan’s arms and reached into the collar of her dress, pulling out a gorgeous golden necklace with a purple pendant, encased in small diamonds. It was the very same necklace I saw in the window at the high-end jewelry store last year. It was incredibly expensive, and I asked Ethan if he could buy it for me on multiple different occasions. But he always brushed it off and got me something else.

He always told me that he wanted my gifts to be unexpected and that it’s not fun if I know what I’m getting. I eventually stopped asking him for the necklace in hopes that he would get it for me, but he never did. I assumed he just forgot.

Seeing that he got that necklace for another woman caused me to deflate on the spot. I felt physically ill.

“Isn’t it incredible,” she gushed. “He’s truly the best.”

Ethan gave a wide smile and wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close and kissing the side of her face.

“It’s certainly a sight,” Gavin admitted. “I’m pleased that you have your priorities in order, Ethan.”

“Yes, Sir,” Ethan replied, then, he looked at me. “My priorities are definitely in order.”

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Third Person POV

It was a breath of relief to find out that Judy wasn’t there as Gavin’s girlfriend. However, Ethan was still furious that she was able to get a job even after he got her blacklisted from the workforce.

Seeing her standing beside Gavin left Ethan feeling infuriated. He had to play it cool though because Irene was standing beside him, and she was already skeptical of his earlier reaction upon seeing Judy. She gave Ethan a strange look, but he gave her a broad and reassuring smile in return.

She was truly a work of art; beautiful and perfect in every way. It was a shame he was only using her to boost his status and become the new Alpha of the Redmoon pack.

“We still have a lot of planning to make this wedding perfect,” Irene said, resting her head on his arm. “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with this man.”

“You certainly make a nice couple,” Gavin said, his eyes still focused on Ethan. “I trust that you will treat my daughter well.”

“Of course,” Ethan said. He could feel Judy’s eyes glaring at him, but he kept his plastered smile.

He knew he was hurting her; he knew that the necklace he bought Irene would hurt Judy because it was the same necklace she wanted. She’s been asking for this necklace ever since she saw it in the window last year, but he didn’t get it for her because he wanted to remain in control.

Now that Judy was working for the Landry family, Ethan felt as if he was losing the control he once had over her. The tutoring job was something he knew he couldn’t interfere with; he was able to get her blacklisted from the working community, but Gavin Landry didn’t follow the same standards. He was probably paying her well for this type of job tool. According to Irene, her brother wasn’t an easy kid to be around, especially for a tutor.

But Gavin seemed optimistic that Judy would be good at this job and Matt took a liking to her as well.

Judy was squirming in her spot beside Gavin, and it gave Ethan a small satisfaction knowing that he was the reason she was so uncomfortable. In some way, Judy was still his and he could still control her. Whenever she looked at him, she still had trouble looking away. She was still hurt by the things he said and the things he did. He was still very much in control.

A smirk played on his lips as their eyes met. He could see the pain and turmoil in her eyes, and it brought him a sick sense of joy.

She might think that she got the perfect job, but it wasn’t going to last. Ethan made a vow to himself that he was going to make sure Judy left this job as Matt’s tutor. He was also going to make sure that Judy dropped out of that damn school.

Someone like Judy was only good for one thing: spreading her legs.

There were a few people that Ethan could contact who could help him out with his plans and force Judy to not only quit her job but also quit going to school at Royal Academy.

The way he saw it was that Judy had two options; she could either be his mistress, or she could lose everything.