Chapter 305

**Chapter 0305**

Tyler looked sad. He seemed to be lost in thought. What did he expect would happen?

“Oh, okay,” he said, his eyes begging her to understand.

He swallowed hard, trying to push down the lump in his throat.

Her throat felt tight as guilt twisted in her stomach, making it hard to think clearly.

“But I’ll still see you tonight, right? The concert and everything…” she reminded him.

He nodded in response.

“Yeah, definitely,” he said.

She forced a smile at him and was about to walk away. But he quickly stood up and grabbed her arm to stop her. He pulled her into his arms, wrapping them tightly around her body, which felt so still and unmoving like a statue.

His lips brushed against hers. At first, it felt light and soft, like a feather. But then he pressed deeper, pushing his tongue into her mouth. She pulled back, surprised by the sensation, but he didn’t seem to notice. He kept kissing her, lost in the moment.

He knew he would never see her again. He placed one hand on her lower head and moved the other hand up to her hair, gripping it gently to keep her head steady.

He nibbled at her bottom lip, pulling it slightly into his mouth.

He ran his lips down the nape of her neck, taking in her scent. She could hear the low growl of her wolf inside her. Just as she was about to push him away and run, she hesitated.

As she stepped out of the room, she heard the door open and then a gasp from the doorway.

Tyler quickly let go of her and turned to face the person who had entered.

Nan’s stomach dropped when she saw Judy standing in the doorway. Judy looked pale, and her expression was one of shock.

Judy was glaring at Nan as if she had just slapped her. Nan noticed the confusion on Judy’s face, mixed with a hint of betrayal in her eyes.

Feeling nervous, Nan began to nibble on her lip. She turned her gaze to the ground, trying to avoid Judy’s intense stare. Her mind raced, unsure of how to fix the situation.

Samantha felt confused and didn’t know what Tyler had said to Judy, but she could see that Judy looked even more upset than before. Tyler didn’t stay long; he placed his hand gently on Nan’s lower back and kissed her cheek softly.

Judy watched as he stepped back, gave her one last look, and quietly left the room without saying another word or looking at Nan.

Judy moved aside to let him pass at the doorway.

Once they were alone,

Nan was puzzled about why Judy hadn’t shared something so important. She thought Judy might have been upset with Chester for some reason. After all, they were friends. Nan couldn’t stand not knowing what was happening in Judy’s mind. Her heart raced with curiosity.

Nan felt a deep ache in her heart as she looked at Judy, who was also in pain.

“Judy, I—” Nan began, unable to bear the silence any longer.

“Does having a mate mean nothing to anyone anymore?” Judy asked, her voice filled with sadness.

A cold, harsh tone sent a shiver down Nan’s back. She was surprised by the sharpness of the words and the question that felt unfair.

“What… what?” Nan asked, squinting her eyes in confusion.

Meanwhile, Judy’s eyes seemed distant, as if she were looking through a fog.

She held back her tears and refused to look Nan in the eyes. Instead, she stared off into the distance, trying to avoid the unsettling feeling that hung in the air.

“You have a mate, Nan,” she said quietly. “And yet here you are… with another man. Does that seem right?”

“Doesn’t it bother you? Does it not bother anyone? It seems to be happening more often. First, it was Ethan, and now it’s you.”

“Don’t compare me to him…” Nan said softly, her voice weak and barely audible.

Judy listened carefully and caught the conversation.

“Why not?” she replied quickly, without any doubt. “You both betrayed your friends. You’re acting the same way right now.”

Nan gasped, struggling to hold back her tears at Judy’s words.

Nan felt crushed by harsh words that echoed in her mind. Her shoulders drooped, and she thought her world was falling apart.

“No… I-” she began, but she struggled to find the right words.

“He’s an idiot, Nan. Why can’t you see that?”

“Can’t you see that he’s not good for you?” Judy asked, folding her arms across her chest. “It hurts me to see you like this. You could fix it if you just talked to your mate. But instead, you…”

Judy’s voice trailed off, leaving the tension hanging in the air. She wanted to help, but she felt frustrated that her friend couldn’t see the truth about her relationship.

“ran away.”

“That’s not fair…” Nan tried to say, tears stinging her eyes, but she wouldn’t let them fall. She stood there like a statue, working hard to keep herself calm.

Judy

Judy shook her head, her face showing clear disgust.

“It’s not fair to Chester,” she said. “He doesn’t deserve a mate who would just leave the country and sleep with random men. He deserves better.”

With her words hanging in the air, Judy turned and walked away.

She stormed out of the room, leaving Nan alone with her thoughts.