Chapter 178

Third Person POV

“Tell me again why we came to this country?” Daisy asked when they arrived at the resort.

Ethan grinned as the car parked outside of the main entrance and they got out of the car. He could already smell the sweet scent of his mate wafting in the air and it made his mouth water and his cock twitch. One way or another, Judy was his and he wasn’t going to let her go without a fight. Levi would get what he wanted, and Ethan would get what he wanted.

“You want your chances with Alpha Landry, don’t you?” Ethan asked, corking a brow at her.

She nibbled on her lower lip and then nodded.

“You know I do. He’s everything I ever wanted, and I will fight for him until my dying breath,” she declared, determination etched in her face. She will never give up on Gavin; she has loved him for most of her life. She was born and raised to love him; his family loves her and wants them to marry, and she was determined to make that happen no matter what.

“Gavin Landry is here,” Ethan explained to her. “This is your opportunity to seduce him. My target is Judy. As long as we keep them apart, we will get what we want.”

“And you’re sure this will work?” She asked, narrowing her eyes at him. She refused to be humiliated again in front of Gavin.

He smirked at her.

“Trust me, Daisy,” he said. “It’s only a matter of time before Judy cracks.”

They checked into the room they purchased and then went to meet with Alpha Levi who was expecting them. He sat in the conference room, which was empty, his fingers tapping on the wooden table as Ethan and Daisy walked in. He stared between the two of them, assessing them carefully before he motioned for them to sit in the seats in front of him.

They did so without hesitation.

He slid a folder across the table towards them.

“This is all the information you’ll need,” Levi said, his eyes narrowed. “There are room numbers and room keys in there too for both Judy and Gavin. Use them wisely.”

“I don’t understand,” Daisy said, folding her arms across her chest. She only knew a little about Ehtan working with Levi, but she was still confused about what was truly wanted and why Levi was helping them like this. “What's in it for you?”

“That’s for me to know,” he said, his tone bitter and his eyes icy, he poured his gaze into Daisy. She shifted in her seat uncomfortably, somehow believing she was making a deal with the devil, and he would soon eat her alive. “You are dismissed,” he said with a final wave of his hand like he was swatting away a fly.

Ethan stood without hesitation, already knowing his way, but Daisy remained, her gaze fixed on his.

“No harm will come to him, right?” She asked, her tone was steadier than she felt.

Levi only smirked, he didn’t reply. He didn’t need to reply. Daisy’s blood went cold, and Ethan wasn’t going to let her ruin this for him. He grabbed her by the arm and yanked her to her feet, making her stumble. She glared at him with wide eyes, confused by the sudden gesture and change in attitude.

“Let’s go,” he said through his teeth as he dragged her out of the conference room, only the sounds of Levi’s dark chuckle could be heard as the door slowly shut behind them. Daisy pulled her arm out of Ethan’s once they were a good enough distance away.

“Why are you working with him? You know he wants the downfall of Gavin, right? He’s been his biggest enemy for years,” Daisy said, her eyes narrowed. “You can’t trust him.”

“Because he’s the only one who can get me what I want at this point,” Ethan said through his teeth. “He’ll break Gavin down and then you’ll be there to pick up the pieces and put him back together again. While I’ll be off with my mate and being the Alpha of the Redmoon pack with her by my side, just like it should have been from the start.”

“Do you really think this plan will work?” She asked.

“Yes,” he replied without any hesitation. “But we need to work together to make sure that it works. Now, I need to know. Are you with me… or are you against me?”

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Gavin’s POV

“Delta Montague will be released from prison later this evening,” Beta Taylor said on the phone. “And his house had been rebought from under the Cash family so there shouldn’t be any more issues.”

“Make sure he’s also able to continue his business as well. I don’t want them to have to worry about anything,” I ordered.

“Yes, sir,” Taylor, I could hear the smile in his voice; it made me roll my eyes as I ended the call without saying another word.

I sat in the resort bar, sipping scotch, thinking about my last encounter with Judy. I could practically taste her on my lips still and my cock twitched in my pants at the very thought. Tomorrow was the last day for the competition; tomorrow would determine the winner. I had already made up my mind though; I was going to ask her to be in the Elite force for my pack, whether she won or not. She more than earned her spot on the force and I wasn’t going to allow her to work for anyone else. Especially not Levi.

A presence beside him made him freeze and he turned to see a familiar figure seated beside him, her curly blond hair draped around her shoulders and crowning her features as she grinned at him. Instead of feeling attraction, he felt annoyed.

“What the fuck are you doing here, Daisy?” He asked, his annoyance palpable.

“Can’t I come to a famous resort?” She asked innocently, batting her long lashes. “It’s just a coincidence that you happen to be here too. Or maybe it’s fate.”

“Fate has nothing to do with it,” I murmur, downing the rest of my scotch before I stand up. “If you’ll excuse me.”

“You’re going to make me buy my own drink? Is that any way to treat an old friend, Gavin?” Daisy asked, her bottom lip jetting out in a pout.

A low growl escaped my throat.

“You are not a friend.”

“That hurts,” she said, standing to her feet, her body swaying as she walked towards me. “And here I thought I meant something to you. After all, I do know your darkest secrets.”

My body tensed as I watched her; her eyes glinting with mischief.

“What is it you want, Daisy?” I asked through my teeth, not in the mood for her games.

“Take me to dinner tonight,” she said, her tone though sweet, still held a bite to it. “That’s all I want… just one evening being dined by the great Gavin Landry.”

My eyes darkened.

“Why?”

She shrugged and gave me a playful smirk, which didn’t quite reach her eyes.

“No reason; I just want to catch up,” she said innocently as she batted her long and dark lashes. “Is that too much to ask?”

I swallowed, my jaw tense. The last thing I wanted was to be caught dead out and about with Daisy Baldwin; her motives were never pure and hadn’t been since I married Melissa all those years ago. I didn’t trust her, and she knew this.

“Don’t look at me like that, Gavin. It hurts my feelings… and you won’t like me when my feelings are hurt,” she said, a darkness in her eyes put my wolf on edge.

“Don’t you fucking threaten me,” I said in a low and threatening growl.

She smirked and stepped closer to me, her lips against my ear as she whispered, “It would be such a shame if your secrets go to your precious Judy.”

I clenched my fists.

“You are asking for death, Daisy,” I hissed.

She giggled and stepped back.

“It doesn’t matter if you kill me. I’m not the only one here who knows. Did you really think she wasn’t being watched?”

My heart hammered in my chest at the thought of others being around, knowing my secrets, and keeping watch over Judy, waiting for the opportunity to strike. I wanted to throw her over my shoulder and run from this country; I wanted to take her somewhere else safer. Somewhere away from here.

My fists clenched at my sides as my nails dug into the palms of my hands. Daisy smirked again, knowing she had me where she wanted me.

“Just dinner, and I’ll make sure your secret never gets revealed to her.”

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

“Just dinner?” I asked, my resolve was cracking slightly.

She nodded.

“Yes,” she confirmed, folding her arms across her chest.

“Fine,” I muttered. “I’ll pick you up tonight, but Daisy, if you breathe a word about this to anyone… and I’ll make sure my face is the last one you see.”

With that threat hanging in the air, I turned and stormed out.