Chapter 42 66 % +23 ) Reven POV " What the hell is going on here ? " The familiar voice cracked through the silence like a whip . My entire body jolted upright as though struck by lightning , and my heart slammed against my ribcage . My eyes blinked open , heavy from sleep and the fever that had tormented me last night . I wasn't even fully awake yet , but I knew that voice . Cold . Dangerous . Unmistakable . Alpha Ethan . My breath caught in my throat . I turned my head toward the door , and there he stood - his towering frame dark against the fading light from the hallway , his golden - brown eyes seething with fury . My blood turned to ice . I whipped around to the other side of the bed . Beta Matthew lay beside me , still asleep , his arm draped protectively over my waist . The room spun . No , no , no ... " Oh God , " I whispered , my voice hoarse . I sat up in a panic , gently lifting Matthew's arm off me , my heart thudding so loudly I was sure they both could hear it . Though I was still fully clothed , the implication was damning . Ethan's gaze followed every movement like a predator tracking prey . He didn't move , didn't blink . His presence filled the room , thick and suffocating like a storm waiting to explode . " What ... are you doing here ? " he asked , his voice deceptively low , edged with something sharp and deadly . " Why are you in my beta's bed ? " I stood up on shaking legs , trying to compose myself . " I - I wasn't feeling well last night . I had a headache and a fever . Beta Matthew offered me a place to rest . Nothing happened . " He took one step into the room , his voice growing louder , laced with disbelief and venom . " So now , when you're feeling unwell , you go to him ? You crawl into his bed ? " " It wasn't like that , " I said quickly . " I didn't even realize I had fallen asleep here . " Ethan scoffed , and something twisted cruelly in his eyes . " Or is that just the excuse you planned to give me ? " His lips curled . " You came here to fuck him , didn't you ? " The words stabbed through me like icy daggers . " You agreed to be mine , " he continued , stepping closer . " You agreed to be my sex slave + " The sound of my hand slapping his face echoed louder than his words . I didn't remember lifting my hand . I didn't think . I just reacted . His words ... they tore something inside me . He froze . We both did . Even the room seemed to stop breathing . I could feel the burn on my palm , feel the weight of the moment hanging between us like shattered glass . 1/4 66 % 4 + 28 Chapter 42 " Don't you dare , " I breathed , my voice quivering with a storm I couldn't suppress . " Don't you dare reduce me to something so filthy . You think everyone is like you ? You think everyone sees pain as something to exploit ? " His expression darkened . " Are you calling me a predator ? " " If the shoe fits , " I snapped . Behind me , Matthew stirred and sat up , blinking rapidly . " Alpha - wait , please . This isn't what it looks like- " Ethan didn't look at him . Not even a glance . His fury was solely focused on me . He stormed across the room , grabbed my arm with a roughness that made me gasp , and yanked me toward the door . " Let go ! " I cried out , struggling against his iron grip . But he was too strong , and rage made him unstoppable . " You think you can play me like this , Raven ? " he growled . " Run to my beta's bed like a desperate whore in heat ? " " Stop it , Ethan ! " I screamed , trying to twist free . " You belong to me ! " " I belong to no one ! " " Raven ! " Matthew's voice called after us. " Alpha , stop ! You're hurting her ! " But Ethan didn't stop . His grip only tightened . Tears stung my eyes - not from fear , but from sheer fury and humiliation . I would not cry in front of him . Not again . Not for him . He shoved open a guest room door and practically threw me inside . The door slammed shut behind us , rattling on its hinges . He stood there for a moment , breathing heavily , jaw clenched . " Do you have any idea what that looked like ? " he shouted , pacing like a caged beast . " You . In his bed . His arms around you . " " I told you what happened , " I yelled back . " I was sick . I passed out ! I didn't even know I was here until I woke up . " " You expect me to believe that ? " " I don't give a damn what you believe , " I said . " You're not my mate ! " That stopped him . He stared at me , his expression blank for a heartbeat before the rage returned , hotter than ever . " I'm your Alpha , " he barked . " You gave yourself to me . That means something ! " " You forced me ! " I screamed . " You used your power to control me . Don't twist it like I had a choice . You wanted obedience , not affection . " He stood still , his breathing ragged . His hands were clenched at his sides , knuckles white . " I didn't touch Matthew , " I said , softer now . " Not like that . I didn't betray you ." His eyes flared . " But you wanted to , didn't you ? " " No ," I said firmly . " Not everyone uses sex as a weapon . " He flinched . 2/4 66 % Chapter 42 The words lingered between us , sharp and raw . " I hate what you did to me , " I continued . " I hate that you forced me into that deal . But I hate even more that you think you own me . " " You think I don't hate myself for it ? " he muttered . His voice broke slightly . " Do you know how many times I've tried to control my wolf whenever he " He cut himself off , turning away , his shoulders rigid . " I don't get you , " I said . " Finish that sentence . " He said nothing , just stood there with his back to me , breathing unevenly . " You don't love me , " I said bitterly . "You just want to possess me . You want to win . " He turned around slowly . " You think I don't care about you ? " I didn't answer . " I cared enough to be furious when I saw you with someone else ." " That's not caring , " I said , my voice low . " That's obsession . " Something in his eyes shattered . " And what about you ? " he asked . " Do you even feel anything about what you did ? " " I didn't do anything wrong , " I said . " But ... I'm sorry . " He raised a brow . " I'm sorry I slapped you , " I whispered . " I - I lost control . But your words hurt , Ethan . You keep tearing me down , and then you expect me to be grateful . " His jaw worked as if trying to contain everything bubbling beneath the surface . " But it's too late for sorry , isn't it ? " I added . " That slap changed nothing . Just like your rage doesn't fix anything . " He stepped closer , and his voice dropped to a low growl . " Blackmailing someone into giving themselves to you ... is that how you rule as Alpha ? You think I've done this to others? To the maids ? To anyone who crosses my path ? " " I don't think , Ethan . I know , " I hissed . " Only the Goddess knows how many others you've taken advantage of , just like you did me . " " Enough . " he roared , the sound making me flinch . His hands shook at his sides . " I've been going too soft on you , Raven . That's my mistake . " He took a step closer , and I backed away instinctively . " No , " I said , my voice trembling now . " Don't do this- " I think it's time you were reminded of what you agreed to . Time to show you what it means to be a real sex slave . " He reached for me . " Don't you dare , " I spat . But his hand caught my wrist . " Strip , " he said coldly . 3/4 21:11 Fri , 18 Jul Chapter 43 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!