Chapter 55

Judy’s POV

I couldn’t believe it. Sylvester had actually chosen Sandy over me. All of my scheming and plotting had been in vain. I was not going to be the mate of the alpha of the Blood Moon pack. I felt like I was under the world.

But as the days passed, I started to realize that being with Sylvester wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. He was always busy with pack business and didn’t have much time for me. And when we were together, he seemed distant and preoccupied.

I couldn’t get myself together to face Stella and her husband. I had betrayed them. Instead of helping them overthrow Sylvester, I was eager to become his mate for my selfish interest. I tried to avoid them as much as possible, but it seemed like they were always lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike. I knew I had to be careful.

One day, as I was walking through the woods, I heard rustling in the bushes. I tensed up, preparing for the worst. But when Stella emerge