Chapter 142
Third Person POV The look Ethan had on his face when Judy left the party with her father did not go unnoticed by Irene .
There was a look of longing ; almost like he was a lost child , and it made Irenes heart ache .
She bit her bottom lip , refusing to cry in front of Ethans family .
She had already made a good impression on them and didnt want to ruin it .
Irene , darling , dont let that awful woman bother you , Meredith said , giving her a gentle smile .
Shes just a nobody .
Yeah , my brother loves you .
The thought of him being with her again makes me sick , Kelsey muttered , folding her arms across her chest .
Something she had said struck Irenes interest and she narrowed her eyes at her future sister in law .
What did you just say ? Irene asked , her heart weighing heavier in her chest .
Kelsey glanced up at her with a frown .
Which part ? she asked .
You said the thought of them being together again makes you sick .
What do you mean by again ? Kelsey opened her mouth to reply , but her mother stopped her .
She grabbed Kelseys arm and squeezed it tightly , making her whimper in distress .
She didnt mean anything by it .
It was a slip of the tongue , Meredith said with an obnoxiously loud laugh .
She must be exhausted , she added , giving Kelsey a pointed look .
Kelseys cheeks flushed and then she nodded .
Yes , I didnt mean anything by it , she murmured , glancing at Irene apologetically .
Irene , however , was not convinced .
She glanced across the yard at Ethan who was still staring longingly in the direction Judy had left .
She pressed her lips in a thin line and turned to face Ethans mother and sister .
It was very nice to meet you ladies .
I hope we can get to know one another even more soon .
Perhaps we can have brunch ? Irene suggested .
Meredith and Kelsey both lit up .
Yes , we would love that , Meredith answered for the both of them .
Excellent , Ill get your contact numbers from Ethan , and we can go from there .
Perhaps we can meet at the Silver Crescent Country Club later this week or next week , Irene said .
If youll excuse me , I should be going .
They both nodded eagerly ; the Silver Crescent Country Club was for the most elite wolves , and you couldnt get in unless invited by a golden member .
Being invited by Irene Landry herself was a huge honor and they wouldnt pass up the opportunity .
Before either of them could say another word , Irene was already walking in the direction of Ethan .
He was too lost in his own thoughts to notice her approaching ; that is until she put a hand on his shoulder .
Im very tired , Ethan .
Can we go somewhere and rest ? She asked .
He was still lost in thought and barely heard a word she said .
He almost looked sad and that made Irene even more furious .
Ethan , Im speaking to you , she said firmly , folding her arms across her chest .
Her harsh tone of voice was enough to snap Ethan back to the present moment .
Im sorry , what ? He asked .
I said , Im tired .
Can you take me somewhere to rest , she said again , her tone dry .
He narrowed his eyes at her and examined her face .
He realized she was upset , but he was upset too and could hardly care about her mood .
He ran his fingers through his hair and took a deep breath .
Yes , you can rest in my room upstairs , he told her .
I need to stay here a little longer so we cant leave just yet .
She nodded , already assuming this .
He guided her into the manor and up the winding stairs until they reached his bedroom .
She had never been in this room before and she wasnt sure what to expect .
She only ever spent the night in his house , never in his familys manor .
She was surprised to see that his room was very boyish ; it was clear that this was his childhood room .
Hé had trophies on his shelves and video game posters .
I honestly warmed her heart a little and made a smile tug at the corner of her lips .
If only she wasnt so upset with him , she might indulge the setting a little .
I have to get back to my family .
You can rest here , and Ill come back later , he told her .
She nodded , wrapping her arms around her body as she watched him leave the room .
Her stomach tightened once she was finally alone .
She sat on the bed , glancing around at all the stuff .
It was a typical boy room , not many personal pictures but he did notice a picture on his nightstand that looked as if someone was cut out of the frame .
She frowned as she stared at the picture ; Ethan was standing beside someone , but the other person wasnt there .
Her brows furrowed as she ran her fingers down the frame .
Whoever was in this photo seemed to be cut out of his life .
Could it have been Judy ? The words of Kelsey continued to play in her mind ; it almost seemed as if Ethan and Judy had a previous relationship , but they had both told her that they only knew of one another because theyve been a part of the same pack for most of their lives .
Why would they lie to her ? Ethan was supposed to be someone she trusted most , and Judy was someone she considered a friend .
But when she saw them pressed against a tree yesterday … her entire world shattered .
She could still feel the crack in her heart from the betrayal she felt .