“You don’t look so bad either,” I said, a smile spreading across my face as I took him in. 

He grinned down at me, our bodies only inches from one another now. 

“Have fun, you two,” Irene said with a wink. 

Gavin’s eyes never left mine as he took hold of my hand. 

“Are you ready to go?” He asked. 

I nodded. 

“Yes.” 

With that, we left for the auction. 

The auction was a little over an hour away in neutral territory. It was held at a large and gorgeous museum. White pillars stood tall around the archway entrance, and I could see bouncers standing outside the door, checking in guests. Those I could see wore elegant gowns and tailored suits, and though I too wore an elegant gown, I felt a bit self–conscious, like I didn’t belong here. 

Feeling Gavin’s hand on the small of my back sent an unexpected warmth throughout my body, making my cheeks flush as I looked up at him. He smiled down at me, his eyes shining with love and admiration, and suddenly I no longer felt out of place. I was exactly where I was meant to be… by Gavin’s side. 

We walked sideways upside up to the entrance where the bouncers stood. One look at Gavin and they both bowed. 

“Good evening, Alpha,” one of them said. “You may enter. Enjoy the auction.” 

He didn’t even have to look at the guest list to know that Gavin was on it. Gavin nodded and guided me past them and into the 

museum. 

I didn’t know much about art, but the pieces in this museum looked expensive and important. The watercolors and passion thrown into each piece took my breath away, and I couldn’t seem to look away. 

“The auction is this way,” Gavin told me, motioning for a door on the other side of the room, which seemed to be gathering a ton of people. 

I walked with him through the crowd, ignoring the stares from the onlookers. I’m sure this was something Gavin was used to at this point, but I wasn’t used to it. I still felt uncomfortable by the attention even after winning the gamma competition and being globally featured in every news story. 

The auction was held inside what looked like an auditorium; it was a vast space with a ton of chairs, and in the front was a stage with a podium. A man stood tall at the podium; he was balding on top but had gray hair on the sides of his head. Like all the men, he wore a tailored suit, though his seemed a bit too big for his form. His pale blue eyes scanned the room, and his expression remained emotionless, which gave me an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. 

There was a whole camera crew as well that was in the middle of setting up their equipment. I had no idea this was going to be televised, and suddenly I was even more nervous if that was possible. 

“We have reserved seats in the front,” he told me, motioning for me to follow him. I went with him towards the front of the 

room, keeping my head down as I walked. 

“Mr. Landry,” the auctioneer said, his eyes shifting to Gavin. “I’m glad you could join us this evening.” 

“This isn’t something I’d miss,” Gavin told him. “There is something important that is being auctioned that I must have.” 

“I see,” the auctioneer said. “Well, may the best win. There are many important and rich guests that are arriving tonight and that I’m sure will have their eye on the same prize.” 

“I’m sure,” Gavin said, his tone even and not revealing his emotions. I admired that about Gavin; how he could mask his 

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emotions without effort. I wished that I could be more like that, bi I wore my heart on my sleeve. “By the way, Edward, this is my mate, Judy Montague.” 

My eyes grew large at Gavin’s candid words. I stared up at him with my lips parted; I didn’t realize we were so open about our relationship with outsiders. 

“I wasn’t aware you were mated,” the auctioneer, Edward, said, his eyes shifting to me. “It’s lovely to meet you, Miss Montague.” 

“Uh… thank you,” I replied, trying to sound proper, but failing miserably. 

“It’s new, but soon I will be making her my Luna,” Gavin continued. 

“A Luna?” Another voice said from close by, making my body freeze. Gavin, too, seemed to have tensed; I recognized that voice, and it wasn’t one I thought I would hear again. 

I turned my body, reluctantly. 

“I really didn’t think that Judy was a Luna material… but to each their own, I suppose…” she continued, her eyes scanning me from head to toe, making my cheeks burn. 

Gavin’s hold on my waist tightened, and I could see his jaw clenching. 

“What are you doing here, Rebecca? Or should I say…. Lila?” 

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