He was so sure I would put up with it, just like I put up with him changing the ceremony location, put up with the $200,000 necklace, and put up with every “we’re just friends.”
But this time, I didn’t want to put up with it anymore.
I went to the pack’s medical center alone for a follow-up on my old injuries.
“I told you last time, your old wounds are unstable. Someone must come with you.”
Hearing the healer’s words, I just smiled quietly.
“I can handle it by myself.”
As I left the medical center, a heavy rain began to fall.
I glanced into a nearby coffee shop and saw two people. Ethan was holding up his phone, and Kira was leaning on his shoulder. They were in a close embrace.
The watch on Kira’s wrist was the new model Ethan had said he was “getting for a client” last week.
I laughed at my own foolishness and walked home in the downpour.
When Ethan got home, I was taking off my soaked shirt, revealing the black lace lingerie underneath.
He looked up and froze, his Adam’s apple bobbing.
“Why are you soaked?”
“My follow-up.”
Ethan’s expression stiffened.
“That was today?”
I gave a small laugh.
“Yes. This was the third time I reminded you.”
Ethan ran a hand through his hair, frustrated.
“I’ve been too busy lately, I forgot. Anyway, you’ve recovered. Missing one appointment is fine.”
I watched him quietly.
“The healer said my wolf core is still shrinking.”
Ethan was speechless. After a moment, he looked up, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
“Are you trying to remind me again that you almost died for me?”
So, that’s what this was.
In his eyes, my sacrifice was just a tool I used to make him feel guilty.
When I didn’t say anything, Ethan suddenly became furious.
“There’s that dead-eyed stare again! I forgot one time! Why do you always get so worked up over every little thing?”
I looked at his collar and said softly.
“You have Kira’s perfume on you.”
Ethan instinctively sniffed his collar and froze.
“You…”
I added calmly, “Kira’s new watch looks nice.”
Ethan’s face turned red with anger. He pointed a finger at me, exasperated.
“Are you following me? Seriously? She was just in a bad mood and wanted to talk!”
“You know what her family situation is like! She only has me!”
“Sarah Carter, can’t you be more generous? This is getting ridiculous!”
