Chapter 24 Get 53 Menu Things had become more interesting over the past few weeks than I had expected them to be . I hadnt realized through it all that I was actually finding myself more and more comfortable here every day . The only lingering worry in my mind was that of Ethan , and why he was acting the way he was towards me . As I pulled into the garage , close to dark , I had the feeling that someone was watching me , and I wasnt wrong . Shutting the car door , I turned to find Ethan standing behind me . The three piece suit he wore fit him like a glove , and that dark stare in his eye had me curious as to what was on his mind . Why are you home late ? He asked , his dark sultry tone swimming around me . I blinked twice before snapping out of my thoughts and raised a brow in question . I wasnt sure why he was always concerned with where I was going but perhaps it had to do something with this mate thing Ryan and Logan had tried explaining to me . I stayed late to study with the girls . Why does it matter ? He narrowed his eyes at me , because it matters where you are going . If youre going to be late , you need to let someone know . A scoff left my throat as I gave a soft chuckle and headed towards the side door of the garage . I am an adult , Ethan . I dont have to tell you anything Before my hand could grip the handle , I found myself spun around and pinned against the door . His firm body pressed against my own and my breath caught in my throat . ■ Dont tell me what you will or will not do , Emily . You will let me know . Do you understand me ? My heart raced at his words as I slowly looked up at him . Or what- I asked breathlessly , what are you going to do if I dont? 7.34 % 24 GetS Menu Ethan didnt know that I knew he was a wolf , and I knew very well I was playing with fire when it came to this man . Yet , my mind didnt seem to think straight when it came to speaking to him . You dont want to try me , Emily . I can be a dangerous man if I want to be . His threat did nothing to me but made my heart race even more . I was rebellious , and at times , I didnt care about anything , but with him it was far worse . It was as if all my senses completely flew out the door and a part of me wanted to challenge him . I highly doubt that Ethan . So let me go and stop playing games with someone who can play them better than you . Ethans eyes shot up in surprise , and a wicked grin crossed his face . I couldnt help but notice the look in his eyes as the gold flecks began to peak , and I wondered if he would finally break his streak of acting like he didnt want me . You are naive if you think that you can stand toe to toe with me , girl . Stepping back , Ethan let go of me , laughter leaving him as he turned away from me and walked back towards the door he had come through . I was left shocked as I watched him go . The loss of his touch made something inside me ache as I wanted him back . Yeah , walk away . Thats all youre good at doing , right ? Rolling my eyes with hurt in my chest , I turned and opened the door , but before I could cross the threshold , he had pulled me back , gripping my eck as he lifted my head and his lips descended down upon my own . An erotic rush of lust and desire swarmed through me and instantly . I wanted him to take me . I wanted to be beneath him begging for him , and the idea of it all made me feel disgusted in myself for being so damn hor n y for a man who had done nothing but treat me like shit since I had arrived . As quickly as the kiss came , he tore himself away and looked down at me Sneering . His eyes held hate within them but also confliction . He growled , and I didnt understand why he was doing this to me. 7.42 % 24 No , stop fighting whatever you are and act on what you want . Laughing at me again he shook his head , get out of here , Emily . You arent worth my time . His words broke me , but I refused to cry . I wasnt going to be that girl , and I wasnt going to allow him to see how he affected me . I am not worth your time ? I scoffed . You heard me . A smirk crossed my face as I shook my head , try the other way around , Ethan . Its okay , though . I dont play games with men like you . I watched his face contort even more into a disgusted look as if he couldnt understand the words that had left my lips , men like me ? Mhmm … men like you . Ones who are incapable of caring about anyone else but themselves . His laughter annoyed me , and the harder he laughed , the more pissed off I got . Thats good ! He spat out in between his laughter , I can promise you that none of those little college boys will give two shits about you once they leave . The cruelty he spat was unnecessary , and the more he continued , the less patient I was getting with him . He was nothing but an egotistical asshol e , and if he really wanted to go down the road he was , then I would give him what he wanted . Is that so ? Because I have had no problem getting more than one man interested in me in all the most amazing ways- screaming in pleasure as they enjoy tasting me has been worth the time , I have spent with them . I wasnt sure where I got the courage to say what I did , but perhaps it was because I was tired of his bul Is hit and wanted to hurt him in the way he had tried to get to me . I wasnt entirely lying . Ryan had pleasured me in more than one way , but I couldnt tell Ethan that- it was still a secret . An has for Logan , well , perhaps I would take care of that tonight . 7.5 % 24 Who knows ? Gets > Menu You gave yourself away as some common whore ! He screamed at me , and with his words , the door to the house flew open and Ryan came running out before Ethan could step towards me . His eyes looking between us in panic as he grabbed Ethan stopping him . The hell is going on ? Ryan asked looking between us . Emily has been whoring herself out at school . Havent you ? He seethed in anger as Ryan looked to me wide eyed trying to figure out what Ethan meant . Whoring myself out- thats a bit harsh . Then again , I enjoyed every moment I was screaming one mans name . Saying what I did , Ryan tried to stifle the chuckle in realizing what I was talking about . However , Ethan didnt find any humor in what I was saying . Get the fuck out of here ! He yelled at me , and even with the argument , hearing him say that tore a part of me open and caused more pain than I thought it would . Emily , please go . Ryan asked , giving me a heartfelt look as if he knew the pain I was feeling , and perhaps he did . We were mated supposedly- maybe that was a perk . Enjoy your evening . I whispered as I took a deep breath and turned , slamming the door around me headed towards my cottage . This wasnt how I had wanted my evening to go , but it seemed every time Ethan and I were in the same room , we either wanted to fuck each other or kill each other . 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