
{"id":21267,"date":"2026-01-24T11:29:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/shadow-slave-by-author-novelnozi-com-chapter-198\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T11:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:29:50","slug":"shadow-slave-by-author-novelnozi-com-chapter-198","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/shadow-slave-by-author-novelnozi-com-chapter-198\/","title":{"rendered":"Shadow Slave By Author.NovelNozi.com Chapter 198"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Built a Kingdom From Ashes That Still Remembered Love by Aila Frost 198<\/h1>\n<p>But she didnt know that Ethan was about to walk in .<\/p>\n<p>She was planning on meeting him later , so it would have been a nice surprise for him to show up at the Villa announce .<\/p>\n<p>However , at this moment , Irene was mortified .<\/p>\n<p>She stared back at Ethan who was staring at her like he was a deer caught in the headlights .<\/p>\n<p>His eyes were impossibly big , and he had no idea what to say at this moment .<\/p>\n<p>He hadnt expected Irene to know about him and Judy , even though nothing was going on between them right now , she was still never supposed to find out that they were in fact fatedmates .<\/p>\n<p>Had Judy told Irene this information ? How would she have found out ?? I didnt mean to cause a scene , Irene said , standing to her feet and wiping at her eyes .<\/p>\n<p>But Judy lied but it was to me from the beginning .<\/p>\n<p>She told me that nothing was going on between her and Ethan , b nothing but a lie .<\/p>\n<p>Gavins eyes found Judys and they darkened .<\/p>\n<p>He was furious and that much was obvious to everyone involved .<\/p>\n<p>Irene wasnt exactly sure which part he was mad at though .<\/p>\n<p>Was he mad that Judy had and betrayed Irene , or was he mad at the fact that shes been sleeping with Ethan ? Maybe now her father will see that she is not the woman he thought she was , and he can leave her behind .<\/p>\n<p>Skyla is the much better choice anyway .<\/p>\n<p>Irene , Baby \u2026 Ethan finally said , breaking the silence between them as he stepped closer to her and around Judy .<\/p>\n<p>He didnt even spare Judy a look and it made Irenes heart swell a little .<\/p>\n<p>He looked so distraught and frightened that it tugged at her heartstrings .<\/p>\n<p>I would never do anything to hurt you .<\/p>\n<p>I just didnt want to worry you but Judy and I are indeed mates \u2026 but we broke up \u2026 theres nothing more to it than that .<\/p>\n<p>Irene wasnt sure if she should believe him or not .<\/p>\n<p>She stared at him with a hurt expression ; tears filling her eyes .<\/p>\n<p>She bit her trembling lower lip , trying to understand what was going on .<\/p>\n<p>I dont know what to trust anymore \u2026 Irene admitted , staring down at her hands .<\/p>\n<p>I know \u2026 Ethan said softly , reaching his hand out to her like was trying to tame a wild animal .<\/p>\n<p>And its my fault .<\/p>\n<p>Im so sorry .<\/p>\n<p>But I love you , Irene , and I would never do anything to purposely hurt you .<\/p>\n<p>You have to believe me , baby .<\/p>\n<p>Im so sorry you had to find out this way .<\/p>\n<p>More tears slipped down Irenes cheeks .<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you should speak about this in private , her father said , his eyes still fixed on Judy who remained on the ground .<\/p>\n<p>His Alpha power did a number on her .<\/p>\n<p>Irene finally nodded and took Ethans hand .<\/p>\n<p>Okay , she said softly .<\/p>\n<p>She didnt bother to share Judy another look ; she walked with Ethan up the stairs and into the bedroom , 1\/2 Chapter 190 closing the door behind them .<\/p>\n<p>Ethan let out a breath of air once they were alone , but Irene was feeling anything but relieved .<\/p>\n<p>She wrapped her arms around her body and glared at him across the room .<\/p>\n<p>How could you lie to me , Ethan ? She asked him after a beat of silence .<\/p>\n<p>Ethan turned to look at her and she saw the remorse on his face .<\/p>\n<p>I shouldnt have , he admitted .<\/p>\n<p>Im so sorry .<\/p>\n<p>Please forgive me \u2026 How can I forgive you so quickly ? She asked , sniffling as she wiped at her moist cheeks .<\/p>\n<p>Are you still sleeping with her ? No , Ethan said without hesitation .<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to sleep with her ? She suddenly asked .<\/p>\n<p>There as a slight hesitation that made Irenes heart crack even more .<\/p>\n<p>Its complicated , he admitted .<\/p>\n<p>My wolf still wants her because shes our mate .<\/p>\n<p>So , I guess until we mate and mark you , then the answer is yes .<\/p>\n<p>I still want to sleep with her in some shape or form .<\/p>\n<p>But thatll end soon enough , and I wouldnt act on those feelings .<\/p>\n<p>You are the one I want to be with .<\/p>\n<p>You are the one I love .<\/p>\n<p>I cant love Judy the same way I used to Why not ? Irene asked , meeting his eyes .<\/p>\n<p>Because she cheated on me with someone else , he blurted , shrugging his shoulders .noveldrama<\/p>\n<p>Shes manipulative .<\/p>\n<p>Shes been here this entire time , using your father , because she wants to get to me .<\/p>\n<p>She told me so herself !<\/p>\n<p>Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. 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