
{"id":21213,"date":"2026-01-24T11:28:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/shadow-slave-by-author-novelnozi-com-chapter-144\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T11:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:28:56","slug":"shadow-slave-by-author-novelnozi-com-chapter-144","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/shadow-slave-by-author-novelnozi-com-chapter-144\/","title":{"rendered":"Shadow Slave By Author.NovelNozi.com Chapter 144"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Built a Kingdom From Ashes That Still Remembered Love by Aila Frost 144<\/h1>\n<p>2\/2 Chapter 0144 Third Person POV Ethan returned to his room later that night after saying goodnight to his family .<\/p>\n<p>He was planning on taking Irene home , but when he saw that she wasnt there , he frowned .<\/p>\n<p>His room was completely empty .<\/p>\n<p>He grabbed his phone and checked his messages , seeing that he had a missed text message from her .<\/p>\n<p>Irene : I went home .<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your time with your family .<\/p>\n<p>Ill see you soon , Love y you .<\/p>\n<p>was Ethan sighed and shoved his phone back into his pocket .<\/p>\n<p>He couldnt even say that he was upset ; he relieved that she decided to leave .<\/p>\n<p>It meant he didnt have to pretend to be happy for another moment tonight .<\/p>\n<p>The memory of watching Judy leaving with Gavin Landry made an icy chill creep up Ethans spine .<\/p>\n<p>He remembered the way he stood up for her and how Judy looked at him as if he hung the moon .<\/p>\n<p>It infuriated Ethan more than anything .<\/p>\n<p>Had she truly moved on from him ? They were fated mates after all , and she still wore his mark on her neck .<\/p>\n<p>How could it be possible for her to harvest no feelings towards him ? He felt sick to his stomach .<\/p>\n<p>He didnt want to lose Judy .<\/p>\n<p>He only wanted to marry Irene because of her status as Gavin Landys daughter .<\/p>\n<p>Gavin could single handily make him the new Alpha of the Redmoon pack .<\/p>\n<p>But he still wanted to keep Judy on the side .<\/p>\n<p>He was furious at the thought of her in the arms of another man .<\/p>\n<p>He decided instead of going home , he wanted to go to the local pub .<\/p>\n<p>He needed a drink to get his mind off Judy and the idea of her with someone else .<\/p>\n<p>The bar wasnt far from his familys house , so he decided to walk there instead , taking in the fresh cold air and the beauty of autumn night .<\/p>\n<p>The bar wasnt super busy at this hour , but there were a few stragglers hanging out and talking amongst one another .<\/p>\n<p>Some of which Ethan recognized from the pack .<\/p>\n<p>They nodded at him as he walked by and he nodded back .<\/p>\n<p>What can I get for you ? The bartender , Charlie , asked .<\/p>\n<p>A whiskey , Ethan murmured , putting his credit card on the counter .<\/p>\n<p>And keep them coming .<\/p>\n<p>Rough night ? Charlie asked as he took the card and opened his tab .<\/p>\n<p>Something like that .<\/p>\n<p>Ethan said , running his fingers through his hair .<\/p>\n<p>Charlie chuckled and grabbed his drink , sliding it across the counter for Ethan to catch , which he knew he would .<\/p>\n<p>Ethan downed it in on go , which shocked even the bartender .<\/p>\n<p>Without Ethan having to ask , Charlie grabbed him another drink .<\/p>\n<p>Once again , Ethan chugged it until the cup was dry .<\/p>\n<p>He slamined the glass cup on the counter , and slid it back to Charlie , silently asking for another .<\/p>\n<p>Charlie obliged , knowing it would mean his death if he were to refuse his orders .<\/p>\n<p>After his 6 ( th ) drink , Ethan was practically seeing stars .<\/p>\n<p>He wasnt sure hed be able to walk a straight line even if he wanted .<\/p>\n<p>Someone sat beside him on the barstool , but Ethan was too far gone to really notice the new presence .<\/p>\n<p>A classic martini , the feminine voice said .<\/p>\n<p>Sure thing , Charlie replied as he went to grab the woman a drink .<\/p>\n<p>Ethan lifted his gaze , and he was shocked to find a beautiful girl who wore practically nothing .<\/p>\n<p>Her long hair flowed evenly down her back and when she glanced over at Ethan , she offered him a small smile .noveldrama<\/p>\n<p>What amazed him the most was the fact that she looked just like Judy ! Judy \u2026 he whispered , her image becoming distorted as the alcohol whirled around in his head .<\/p>\n<p>She corked an eyebrow at him .<\/p>\n<p>My name is Hazel , she munnured .<\/p>\n<p>He didnt care what her name was , all he cared about was the fact that she looked just like his mate .<\/p>\n<p>Are you okay ? the Judy look alike asked after a beat of silence .<\/p>\n<p>She was now sipping on her martini and watching him warily .<\/p>\n<p>Hey wait \u2026 I know you .<\/p>\n<p>You are Ethan Cash , right ? Yes , he answered .<\/p>\n<p>Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you are ? She chuckled and took another sip of her a martini .<\/p>\n<p>On a daily , she admitted .<\/p>\n<p>After another beat of silence , she grew wary of him staring at her and she cleared her throat .<\/p>\n<p>Buy me another one of these and Ill let you take me home , she teased .<\/p>\n<p>He glanced at the bartender and raised his brows .<\/p>\n<p>Get the lady another drink , Ethan all but slurred .<\/p>\n<p>Charlie laughed and glanced at Hazel with raised brows , as if to ask her permission .<\/p>\n<p>She thought about it , for a moment , taking a look at him and then she glanced at the bartender .<\/p>\n<p>Hes a rich boy , right ? Make it two and I want all my drink on his tab , she declared .<\/p>\n<p>Yes , Mam , Charlie replied .<\/p>\n<p>After serval martinis , Hazel was just drunk enough to loosen up .<\/p>\n<p>She allowed Ethan to pull her into him .<\/p>\n<p>as his lips crashed onto hers .<\/p>\n<p>He tasted like whisky and sadness , and it was enough to make her all sorts of hot .<\/p>\n<p>She fed of the weakness of men , and she knew she could get a pretty penny out of this one .<\/p>\n<p>Todays Bonus Offer<\/p>\n<p>Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. 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