Chapter 98

Judy’s POV

“Ethan is such a jerk,” Nan huffed as we walked to the student lounge. It was the next day after my encounter with Irene and I had just finished telling Nan about the entire ordeal. She was aggravated on my behalf; I was just hurt and confused. Gavin hadn’t reached out to me since last night and it was almost nearing evening currently.

Actually, he did text me earlier. But it was only to tell me that Matt wasn’t feeling well and that he wasn’t going to come to tutoring today. He also made it a point to tell me that he wasn’t coming over tonight. It wasn’t surprising; I wasn’t really expecting him to.

“Yeah, well, Irene is hopelessly in love with him. I’m assuming she took him back,” I murmured, shaking my head. “It’s whatever. It’s not my problem anymore.”

“Doesn’t it still hurt though?” Nan asked with a frown. “I mean, he’s your mate and all…”

I shook my head and bit my lower lip.

“That’s not the part that hurt the most,” I murmured. “I’m used to Ethan hurting me and my wolf. It’s not new to either of us. It hurts less and less each time though. I don’t love him anymore, despite him being my mate.”

Nan nodded thoughtfully.

“We need to get our minds off stupid guys,” Nan said, facing me. We had just reached the student lounge. We hadn’t gone inside yet though; her eyes were wide with excitement. “I heard there’s going to be a frat party tonight!”

“A frat party?” I asked, raising my brows. “Seriously, Nan?”

She nodded happily as she opened the door. I stepped in and she followed after me, looping an arm through mine.

“Everybody is going to be there. I have tonight off from work, and I really want to get out and have some fun. So, I was thinking we should go to this party,” she told me, a wide grin spreading across her face.

I sighed and shook my head. Parties were not my thing, especially frat parties. I would have rather stay in the combat center for a little longer tonight and get some training done.

“Oh, come on, Judy!” Nan pleaded. “We never get to do anything. This is going to be so fun, and you need a night out to forget about Ethan and Gavin.”

I sighed, I knew she was right. It could be a good thing to get out for a little bit and maybe loosen up.

“Okay,” I finally relented. “We will go to this party. It’s not like I have anything better to do anyways.”

She squealed and wrapped her arms around me in a tight hug.

“I’m so excited! We will meet here on campus. It’s at the fraternity house. Wear something hot!” She ordered, pointing her finger at me.

I chuckled and nodded.

“Yes, mam,” I said, giving her a mocking salute.

We spent some time talking and laughing while we studied for upcoming exams. Afterward, Leroy came to pick me up and take me home.

I spent the rest of the evening getting dressed for this party that I didn’t even want to attend. But when I saw my appearance in the mirror, I grinned.

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Third Person POV

Nan had nothing good to wear to her first frat party. She wanted to wear something hot, but most of her clothing was classy and fit for her job. She didn’t wear anything remotely slutty and that’s exactly the kind of look she was going for. She thought about texting Judy and asking her if she wanted to go shopping, but she decided against it.

Judy was having a hard enough time deciding whether or not she even wanted to go and I’m sure she needed some peace and quiet before such an event. So, Nan decided to take her car into the city and do a little shopping herself. She still had a few hours before the party tonight so there was plenty of time to get something hot for the event and make herself into a gorgeous slut.

“Welcome back, Nan,” the store clerk said as Nan walked through the doors of her favorite boutique.

“Hey, Becky,” Nan replied. “I need something hot. I’m going to a frat party tonight.”

Becky, the store clerk, frowned.

“Ew, those are so gross,” Becky said, crinkling her nose in disgust. “I don’t miss those days.”

Becky was a little older; she was fresh out of college and was training to become a manager at this boutique. She was never a party animal, but she did go to occasional frat parties during her college years.

“Well, this is my first one and I want to make a good impression,” Nan said with a shrug.

Becky nodded, understanding all too well where Nan was coming from.

“Well, make it quick. I’m closing early tonight,” Becky told her.

Nan frowned.

“What’s the occasion?” Nan asked. “I don’t think it’s a holiday.”

“No, it’s not,” Becky said, her grin widening. “I have a date tonight and I’m so excited. I can’t believe he actually asked me out. He’s from Silver Crescent pack, and we met at a bar a few nights ago. He’s taking me dancing and to dinner.”

“Wow, he sounds like a keeper,” Nan chuckled.

Becky nodded.

“He’s picking me up here… he’s so good-looking I might die,” Becky chuckled. “And he’s a little older as well. Definitely early 30s.”

“I guess we both have big nights,” Nan laughed.

She went to check out the newest merchandise. There were a few really cute things, but nothing really said what she wanted to say. Noticing Nan’s indecisiveness, Becky decided to help. She rummaged through some really cute outfits and uncovered the most gorgeous and shortest dress that she could find. When she presented it to Nan, she gasped.

“Oh, my Goddess!” Nan gasped, grabbing the dress. “It’s perfect. I have to try this on.”

Becky chuckled.

“I’ll give it to you discounted too,” Becky added as Nan rushed into the changing room. As Nan changed, she examined the delicate fabrics of the dress and smiled. It was short and left no mystery of what lay underneath. It spoke volumes and that’s exactly what she wanted.

Nan ran her fingers through her shoulder-length blond hair, allowing her light curls to bounce around her pretty features. Nan was gorgeous, however, she always felt less pretty when it came to Judy though; there was no other beauty than Judy’s beauty and Nan admired that about her friend. But she was also a little envious at the same time; she wished she had the same good looks as her best friend.

She sighed and twirled around in the dress; it showed off her cleavage and her stunning long legs. It was perfect and she was going to buy it.

Just as she grabbed the door handle to the dressing room, she froze. She sniffed the air and took in the most incredible scent she had ever smelled in her entire life. It was the scent of warm milk chocolate and maybe a hint of mint. Both were favorite treats, and they smelled as if they were baking together in the oven.

Her stomach flipped over and suddenly, her wolf was very alive and active. She wanted to get to the source of that smell. Nan quickly hurried out of the dressing room and walked around the corner. Her nose was in the air as she followed the scent.

She heard Becky chuckling at the front counter, and she walked in that direction for two reasons. One reason was to show her the gorgeous dress, and the second reason was to ask her if she knew where that incredible scent was coming from.

But she froze entirely when she saw the man standing at the counter. He was the hottest guy she had ever seen in her life and her mouth began to water at the sight of him. Nan wasn’t so sure if she believed in love at first sight, but when he turned, his warm brown eyes met hers, she knew at that moment that she was a goner.

For a second, she was confused. But her wolf pushed a single thought at the forefront of her brain.

“Mate….”

The guy stared at her with wide eyes, and he seemed to be at a loss for words too. At first, he was looking into her eyes, but then, they dipped low, and he was studying her cleavage making her cheeks burn hot. They lowered, and he studied her legs, his eyes darkening at the sight.

When he lifted his gaze to meet hers once again, she could see the hunger and lust in his eyes. She knew his wolf was fighting to take control.

“Oh, my Goddess!” Becky gasped when she spotted Nan. She rushed towards Nan with a wide grin. “You look amazing! You’ll look great at the party tonight.”

Becky was so lost in her own thoughts as she studied Nan’s dress that she didn’t hear the low growl coming from the guy at the counter. He didn’t like the idea of Nan being seen by others in that dress… or at least his wolf didn’t like it.

“You have to get that dress,” Becky continued as she made a fuss about Nan’s appearance.

“Yeah,” Nan said, her eyes glued on the guys’.

“And you don’t even have to pay for it right now. Consider it a gift, from me to you,” Becky surprised Nan by saying. “But I do have to kick you out now because I’m leaving.”

Nan finally pulled her eyes away from the man to look at Becky.

“You’re leaving now?” She asked.

Becky nodded and stepped back towards the guy at the counter, a big smile on her face.

“Yes! My date is here. We are leaving now,” she told me, as she wrapped an arm around the man’s arms.

Nan was struck silent as she stared at Becky in the arms of her mate.

Her mate was Becky’s date?!