"What's wrong?" I whispered to her, hoping for some kind of answer.

But all I got in return was silence. I placed my hand on my chest, feeling my rapid heartbeat, my brows furrowed.

"Congratulations on making it to the final round."

His voice cut through my thoughts and suddenly, without even looking, I knew why my wolf was on edge. I spun around, my eyes wide as I stared at my ex-mate, my heart in my throat.

"Ethan?" I asked, my voice rough as I stared into his eyes. "W...what are you doing here?"

"Can't I come and support my mate on her victory?" Ethan asked, stepping towards me.

I immediately stepped back; I hated that he still affected my wolf whenever he was around. I should have known that was the reason for her being on edge for the last few hours. He must have arrived here earlier today, and she could sense him nearby.

"We stopped being mates the second you cheated on me," I said, folding my arms across my chest and glaring at him with my lips pressed together. "So, I'll ask again, why are you here?"

He narrowed his eyes.

he said, his eyes scanning my neck where his mark remained. I reached up and touched it; he was right. I wore his mark, and I hated every second of

mistake," I hissed. "Clearly nothing

you're wrong, Judy," he said, stepping closer to me.

of our

and then you chose Irene over me," I said through my teeth. "You broke our mating the second

up," Ethan said, holding his hands up in mock surrender. "So, you don't

don't

my mate back," he said, his wolf flashing through his

head. "First, you cheat on me, and then you ask me to be your mistress... now you want me back? You are delusional if you think

now. satisfied that I have answers and can

He asked, making me freeze momentarily. "He doesn't care about you

idea what you are talking about," I said

just like you can feel when I'm with others. I know you care for him... possibly even falling for him. But he doesn't feel the same way, Judy. For him, you are just

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