Chapter 122

Chapter 0122

“Walter?” I asked after a long pause.

He blinked a few times and cleared his throat. Meeting my eyes, he gave me a boyish smile.

“I like you,” he said.

“Judy,” he suddenly said, catching me off guard. I raised my eyebrows in surprise. “I really like you. I think I could possibly fall in love with you.”

My heart sank. Any woman would cherish hearing those words, but I was not just any woman.

I was especially captivated by Walter Landry. He was the kind of guy that every woman noticed—handsome and charming. I felt lucky to be in a position where I could be close to him. However, I didn’t share the same feelings for him. To me, he was more like a friend than anything else.

I really didn’t want to hurt him.

“So, I wanted to ask you… if you’d be my girlfriend,” he said, his eyes sparkling with hope and love. Hearing this made my stomach twist with guilt.

I fiddled with my hands, unsure of how to respond.

My fingers wandered as I thought about that kiss on the dance floor and the fact that I had been intimate with his uncle just the other day. My cheeks flushed at the memory, and I bit my lower lip.

“Walter…” I said slowly, letting out a sigh.

I pulled away, leaving my lips slightly tingling.

He could tell right away that this conversation wasn’t going to go well. I wasn’t giving him the answer he was looking for. I noticed his expression change, just a bit, but he stayed quiet.

“I think you’re a really great guy,” I said, looking up to meet his eyes. “Any woman would be so lucky to have you. But I’m not really in a place to be…”

I paused, trying to find the right words. It was hard to express how I felt without leading him on. He was kind and charming, but I knew I needed to be honest.

“I’m not really involved with anyone,” I said.

As you know, my fated mate is marrying another woman, and it’s really messing with my wolf’s head.

“I’m not like him, though,” Walter chimed in, grabbing my arm and startling me.

“I’m different from him. I would never hurt you. Just give it some time, and you can learn to love me, just like you love your wolf.”

I shook my head and tried to pull my hand away from him.

“Walter,”

“You’re amazing, and I’m so sorry. I don’t want to hurt you, especially since you care for me as much as you do. I tried… I really did, but—”

“I just don’t feel the same way.”

“Then try harder!” he shouted.

“Judy,” he said, tightening his grip. “We have fun together, and we have amazing chemistry.”

I replied, “As friends,” trying to keep my voice steady so we wouldn’t attract any unwanted attention.

“That’s a lie,” he countered. “You know it’s more than just friendship.”

“I’m serious! You know it!” he shouted at me, clearly angry. “We kissed!”

“Please, let go of me. You’re hurting me,” I said, trying to break free from his grip. I struggled against him, feeling his hold tighten. His coat slipped off his shoulders as I fought to get away.

I struggled against his hold, but his grip only got tighter around my forearm. I could feel it would leave a mark.

“You led me on! You made me believe there was a future,” he said through clenched teeth, his anger clear in his voice.

Walter’s face was lit up with a wild look in his eyes. I had never seen him like this before, and it made me feel uneasy.

“Please, Walter…” I started, hoping to calm him down.

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**Chapter 0122**

“You are nothing but a slut,” he growled.

“I should have never trusted you! I should have never fallen for you. It’s no wonder Ethan left you for my cousin!”

Before I could stop myself, I slapped him across the face. He looked so shocked.

Startled by his sudden movement, he let go of me. I pulled away and glared at him, feeling anger in my eyes and a fire burning deep in my belly.

“Don’t you ever speak to me like that again, Walter.”

“I’m sorry that I hurt you, but that doesn’t give you the right to be a complete jerk!” I scolded him, pointing my finger at his face.

I noticed his tough attitude starting to fade. I could see the regret in his eyes.

He ran his fingers through his hair.

“Look, you’re right. I’m sorry. I was out of line,” he murmured. “But I don’t understand why we can’t be together. I mean, you came here as my date, didn’t you?”

“You let me kiss you several times tonight,” he said, looking confused. “And now you’re telling me you only see me as a friend? That doesn’t make any sense. Did something happen? I saw someone with you earlier today… Is it because of him?”

My heart dropped into my stomach.

Did he see me with that guy earlier? Did he catch us kissing? I felt my face must have shown everything because I could see the anger return to his eyes. He was glaring down at me, and I could feel the tension in the air.

”

“It is, isn’t it?” he growled. “Something happened between you two, didn’t it?”

“Walter—” I started to respond.

He grabbed my arm again, this time tighter, and let out a distressed whimper.

“You truly are…

“I’m done with you, you slut!” he hissed. “I wish I had never met you, Judy Montague!”

“Let me go!” I growled, feeling a rush of anger and fear. “You have no right to touch me like this! I don’t want any part of this!”

“I want to be with you, so just leave me alone,” I said.

The sharp pain in my cheek silenced me, and I tasted blood in my mouth before I even understood what had happened. I looked up at him and saw the anger in his eyes.

His eyes were wide, and his hand was red from the impact.

“He just slapped me across the face!” I thought, shocked by what had just happened.

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