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Chapter 0231 Gavin : Sorry I couldnt come over last night .

Id like to see you tonight though .

Dinner tonight ? I couldnt help the smile that lit up my face .

I pressed the reply button and typed out my own message .

Me : That sounds great ! I pressed send and then I quickly got out of bed .

I didnt bother changing out of my pajamas as I left my room and went down the stairs and towards the kitchen .

My stomach was growling considering I hadnt eaten last night .noveldrama

I hoped Chester was well enough to cook breakfast ; if not , I guess Ill just have to cook it myself .

I was honestly surprised when I saw him hard at work in the kitchen .

There was no one else with him though .

I glanced around the kitchen , wondering where the kitchen adds were but when I didnt see them , my eyes found Chesters .

He had paused his movements behind the counter , and I could see that he was contemplating asking me something , but then he changed his mind and turned his attention back to what he was doing .

Where is everybody ? I asked as I walked towards the breakfast nook and took a seat .

I told them I wanted some space today and to take the day off , he told me , without even glancing in my direction .

I watched him as he moved effortlessly around the kitchen Is everything okay ? I asked , raising my brows at him .

He finished plating the food and then he slid it across the counter and in my direction .

He was quiet as he walked over to the coffee pot and started to pour some into a mug for me .

At first , I didnt think he was going to answer my question .

But then he brought me the coffee , along with the sweeteners and cream , and he leaned against the counter , looking defeated .

Can I ask you a question ? He asked .

I nodded and started to sweeten my coffee and poor cream into the black elixir .

Of course , I answered .

I was honestly just glad that someone was at least talking to me .

I would answer any question he had for me at this point .

Youre 20 , right ? he asked .

I glanced up at him and nodded .

Yes , I answered .

Why ? Usually , people find their mates at the age of 18 , he murmured .

I held up my hand to stop him .

Thats a myth , I told him .

You can find your mate at any stage of life .

It doesnt have ot be at 18.

How old is too old ? I furrowed my brows .

I dont believe there is such a thing as too old , I told him But 35 ? He asked .

Chapter 0231 1 took a sip of my coffee , eyeing him carefully over the rim before I set the coffee mug down .

I licked my lips and picked up my fork .

Chester made the worlds fluffiest pancakes and the most delicious bacon I had ever seen .

My mouth was watering at the sight of the food .

Thats not very old , I told him .

And as I said , you can find your mate at any age .

He was quiet for a moment longer and I took that as an opportunity to start eating .

I nearly moaned as the flavors burst in my mouth , and it made him chuckle and shake his head .

It was good to see him smiling after yesterday , even if it was brief .

I picked up my coffee to take another sip .

Have you ever found yours ? He suddenly asked , making me choke and gag on the coffee .

I spit some onto the counter without meaning to and it made him jump back .

He quickly grabbed some napkins to wipe the spill .

Are you okay ? Yeah , I said between coughs .

Im fine .

Just took me by surprise is all … He looked at me sheepishly as he threw the napkins away .

Sorry , he murmured .

I shook my head and waved off his apology .

Dont be , its okay , I told him as I settled myself back down .

I took a deep breath and met his eyes ; I didnt want to lie to him .

Besides , it didnt matter anymore .

The cat was out of the bag … Irene knew the truth and she was honestly the only one I didnt want to know about this .

Chester lived in this mansion , which meant he saw almost everything .

He knew about my relationship with Gavin , so didnt matter if he knew even more details .

Yes … I finally answered .

He glanced up at me with a frownL What ? I found my mate , I told him .

When I was 18.

I had known him for a long time prior and admittedly , Ive always had a little crush on him throughout our childhood .

We are from the same pack … so we were always around each other .

When I turned 18 we discovered that we were mates and then he marked me almost right away .

I brushed the hair away from my neck to show him my mark and he gasped when he saw .

Youve been marked ? He asked , his eyes wide with horror .

I nodded and sighed .

H Yes , I replied out loud .

I stared down at my plate , a wave of sadness washing over me .

We were supposed to get married .

So , why didnt you ? He asked .

What happened ? 1 bit my lower lip , remaining quiet for a moment , and then looked up at him .

He left me for Gavns daughter .

Chapter 0232 Judys POV horror in his Chester stared at me with a shocked expression , his mouth practically on the ground .

I could see the eyes , and it made me look away from him again .

I didnt want him to feel bad for me , but I also wanted to be honest with him about everything .

It seemed he was struggling with his own feelings and coming to terms that he found his mate … he didnt want to say it out loud , but I knew thats what was bothering him .

Its bothering Nan too and my heart was torn between the two of them .

I wanted them both to be happy and I knew that if they gave one another a proper chance , they could make each other happy .

But they both seemed frightened over the idea of having a mate … or maybe Nan was frightened of the idea of having Chester as a mate .

Her first couple of impressions of him werent great .

The first step was that they both needed to admit that they were mates , if not to me , then to each other .

They needed to talk about it and figure out what to do from there Irene ? Chester asked , leaning against the counter again as if he couldnt support his own weight .

Wait … your mate is Ethan Cash ? From the Cash family ? I wasnt surprised that he knew Ethans name .

Everybody knew Ethans name .

His family was famous around the wolf territory ; not as famous as Gavin , but they were well known .

Even more , now that he was marrying Irene , the most famous heiress in the world .

1 nodded .

Yes , I replied .

The one and only .

He left me to be with trene .

I cant really blame him … but it took a toll on me and my wolf .

Well , yeah .

I mean , hes your mate .

That cant be easy … seeing him with another and His voice trailed off and I could see the utter horror in his eyes ; his face had gone pale again , just as it did last night .

I waved my hand in front of his face , trying to bring his attention back to me .

Hey… what are you thinking about ? I asked him , my voice dropping to a compassionate whisper .

I … he started to say , but then he froze .

Chester? I asked , urging him to continue .

His eyes finally found mine and I could see the remorse in them .

I hurt her , Judy , he told me softly .

I wanted to put him out of his misery , so I sighed and leaned back in my seat .

Shes your mate , isnt she ? He looked shocked that I knew such information , but then He sighed and nodded .

Yes , he whispered .

I saw her the other day when I was taking this girl Becky out on a date .

I was in such shock that day that I wasnt sure what to do .

I didnt want to ditch Becky , but Nan was standing in front of me with this hurt expression after realizing that I was taking Becky on a date ….

I winced ; it was no wonder Nan was so upset and got drunk during that party .

I wished she could have told me about this sober .

It hurt that she didnt ; I was supposed to be her best friend and yet she couldnt talk to me about something this important .

Why didnt you go after her ? I asked , not wanting to sound accusatory , but I couldnt help myself .

Finding a Chapter 0232 mate was a big deal and I wanted only the best for my best friend .

Chester looked so defeated as he shrugged one of his shoulders .

Like I said … I was in shock , and I didnt want to ditch Becky after being the one to ask her out in the first place .

I thought about finding her afterward and explaining myself but I honestly had no idea who she was or how to even start looking for her .

I tried to ask Becky about her , but Becky didnt really give me much information and she kept changing the subject .

Rightfully so … she didnt want to talk about another woman on our date .

I nodded as I listened to his story , my heart heavy in my chest .

And what about now ? I asked .

What about you and Harper yesterday ? You already knew you had a mate … you saw her with your own eyes and yet you still chose to make out with Harper out in the open ? He ran his fingers through his hair and stared at the counter in front of us .

Not my best moment , he murmured .

I honestly didnt think Id ever see her again .

I certainly had no idea that you were friends with her and that shed see that … I nodded , understanding what he meant , but I was still upset because Nan was hurting , and she wouldnt talk to me about it .

So , what now ? I asked him .

Im not really sure … he murmured .noveldrama

I messed up and Im not sure what to do about it .

I dont think shell ever talk to me again .

Shes your mate … shes going to want to talk to you again .

Her wolf will make sure of it , I told him .

Its up to you how that conversation goes through .

You need to prepare yourself and not act like a dick .

He frowned at me .

When do I act like a dick ? He asked , sounding offended .

You arent a dick … but your actions arent the actions a mate would want to see , I warned him .

are serious about this …

Chapter 0233 I dont know if Im serious about anything , he blurted , and I could see the panic in his eyes .

I havent even thought about this long enough to know what I actually want .

I never thought Id find my mate , Judy .

I never thought I even wanted a mate in the first place .

Wait … what ? I asked , my eyes narrowed .

Are you thinking about rejecting her ? He bit his lip , refusing to meet my eyes .

That was all the answer I needed ; my heart hurts for Nan .

Well then if you have to reject her , then I would do it sooner than later , I told him , almost bitterly .

I wasnt hungry anymore , so I pushed my plate away and stood to my feet .

Put the poor girl out of her misery .

Without another word , I left the kitchen , leaving him alone with these thoughts .

Gavins POV So , I know that Irene is claiming her leg hurts… but Ive done 3 different X rays , Alpha and theres nothing physically wrong with her , Elizabeth Pierce said .

I sighed and leaned against the wall ; we stood in the hallway , and we had been in the hospital since yesterday .

Irene kept crying that her leg hurt and wouldnt let me leave .

I ran my fingers through my hair , feeling exhausted .

I hadnt been able to sleep ; I tried to get a few hours in the Hospital chair , but I was uncomfortable , and Irene was whimpering for most of the night .

I asked Elizbeth to do numerous tests to find out what was wrong with her leg , but shes been coming up blank .

I trusted her judgment because she was the best doctor in the world after all .

I nodded Thank you , I told her .

So , I can take her home ? Elizabeth nodded .

Yes , she replied .

Im sure she could use some rest and her own bed .

Ill prescribe some sugar pills … we can tell her its pain medication .

It seems her pain is strictly mental and doesnt actually exist .

If she thinks shes taking medication to help with her pain , then her pain will go away .

I nodded .

I appreciate that , I told her .

Ill get that right away , she said as she retreated from the area .

With a sigh , I walked back into the hospital room .

Irene was scrolling through her phone , her brows pinched together .

Everything okay ? I asked .

She froze when she saw me walking into the room ; she put her phone on the bed beside her and grabbed at her leg , tears filling her eyes .

Yes … my leg , just hurt , and Ethan hadnt come to see me once , she whimpered .

I sighed again and sat at the edge of her bed , taking her hands in mine .

Im sure hes just busy .

Im going of take you home and- Chapter 233 Take me home ?? She gasped .

But what about my leg ? Daddy , it hurts ! I nodded .

I know , I told her .

Dr.

Pierce is going to prescribe some medication to to go home to get some rest .noveldrama

She bit her lower as more tears spilled out of her eyes .

O … okay , she stammered .

With the pain and then we are going Once we are home , we can try to call Ethan and see if he can come over to see you .

I dont know if anyone even told him you were injured , I told her .

She nodded and wiped her eyes .

I glanced at the clock and saw that it was nearing afternoon , I told Judy that I would pick her up in a few hours and we could get some dinner and spend the night together .

I felt bad that I hadnt been around her much .

I kind of left her high and dry the other day and we really havent talked much .

I wanted to spend some extra time with her tonight and make up for it .

Elizabeth returned with the medication and gave Irene a tablet right off the bat with some water .

Its a powerful medication , so only one a day is needed , she warned ; she then looked up at me and winked .

I mouthed , Thank you before turning my attention back to Irene who had swallowed the tablet and drank half the water .

Beta Taylor met us at the hospital and took us back home .

helped Irene into her room and got her settled into bed with her phone .

Once she was settled , I went off into my own room and started to get ready for my evening with Judy .

I glanced at the clock ; I only had a few minutes before I needed to leave , Just as I left my room and started down the stairs , I heard Irene screaming and crying .

My entire body froze , and I rushed into her room .

Whats going on ? I asked , expecting to find someone in her room , but I found no one .

I reeled in my angry wolf and looked at my crying daughter .

Irene ? What is it ? Ethan wont answer my calls ! She cried .

I groaned .

Then Irene narrowed her eyes at me .

Are you going somewhere ? She asked me .

I looked down at my suit and then nodded .

Yeah , I was about to head out … I started to say , but she only cried harder ..

Please dont leave , Daddy ! I dont have Ethan and nobody else is here to help and support me .

I need you ! I can get one of the maids to tend to your needs , I assured her .

More tears streaked down her cheeks , You are never around anymore , and I miss you ! She cried Please , dont leave me again , Daddy ! Please !!

hapter 0234 Judys POW Gavin wanted to take me out tonight .

He texted me to tell me to be ready by a certain time and I was more than eager to go out with him .

After I left the kitchen this morning , I went straight to my room to take a long bath .

I needed to clear my head and wash away all the negative thoughts that had collected in my mind .

I tried calling Nan a few times this morning , but now her phone was turned off and it was going straight to voicemail .

I even sent her a couple of text messages , but they remained unopened .

My heart squeezed painfully in my chest , I hated that she was going through this .

I hated that Chester was putting her through this .

I knew I would see her at school tomorrow , but I needed to know now that she was okay .

As I stepped out of the tub and grabbed a towel , I wrapped it around my body .

I pulled the plug to the drain so the water would go down and then I turned to look in the mirror .

It looked as if I hadnt slept in days .

I sighed , it was going to take a lot to make me presentable for my date with Gavin tonight .

There was a knock on my bedroom door , and I quickly spun on my heel and hurried out of the bathroom .

There was a part of me that hoped it was Nan , even though I knew it wasnt likely .

I pulled the door open , and I stood surprised to see Harper standing at the doorway .

Her eyes were red rimmed , and her nose was pink ; it was clear she had been crying and my heart tugged at her as well .

I didnt know Harper all that well ; since my time here , she had been a good maid and started to slowly become my friend .

However , I found Chester to be more my friend than Harper .

But that didnt mean I wanted her to be hurting as well .

Hey , Harper … I said , uncertainty filling my tone .

Are you okay ? She wiped at her damp eyes and forced an obviously fake smile .

Yeah , sorry , she said softly .

I was just seeing if you needed anything .

Sorry , I havent been super tentative lately .

I shook my head , waiving off her concern .

You dont need to worry about it , Harper , I assured her .

Its honestly okay .

But Im worried about you .

Yesterday was really rough … Im okay … she said quickly .

I think I could just use a distraction .

I thought about it for a moment , and then I smiled .

Well , I have an idea , I told her , grabbing her arm and pulling her into my room , shutting the door behind us .

She looked startled and stumbled over her feet for a second , it made me laugh .

I have a date tonight .

She winced at my words , and I realized she probably didnt want to think about dating or anything like that .

Well , its kind of a date , Gavin and I arent exactly dating its complicated , I told her .

Harpers expression softened and she nodded .

I can understand complicated , she told me .

I figured you could , I told her .

But I havent seen him in a few days , and he wants to spend the night with me .

I want to make myself look hot for him but Im kind of torn look like I havent slept in years .

She studied me for a moment and then a smile tipped the corner of her lips .

I wasnt going to say anything , but yeah .

You kind of look ke crap , she teased .

Chapter 0234 I frowned at her and narrowed my eyes .

You are one of talk , I teased right back .

Her cheeks grew red from embarrassment , and I nudged her with my shoulder .

Im kidding , I assured her .

I get it .

Honestly , I think we could both use the distraction .

You think I can help you get dressed for your not date ? She asked .

I laughed at her choice of words and nodded .

You have incredible style and Im honestly jealous of how well you can do your own makeup .

I was wondering if you could maybe do that for me ? She lit up at my words and nodded eagerly .

Yes , I can do that .

Thats actually the perfect distraction .

wanted to be a makeup artist for a long time , she admitted .noveldrama

I frowned .

Why didnt you ? She shrugged .

School costs a lot of money and I dont have that kind of money yet .

Thats why Im working here … so I can earn enough to put myself through school , she told me .

I understood that better than anyone .

It made me respect Harper that much more .

I get it , I told her .

Thats kind of why I tutor Matthew .

Im putting myself through school too .

She raised her brows .

You are ? She asked .

Whats your major ? Combat and defense , I told her .

Im doing Gamma warrior training .

That explains why you train Matthew in combat , she said thoughtfully .

I nodded .

What makes you want to be a gamma warrior ? She asked I want to protect the werewolf Kingdom , I admitted .

Ive always wanted better for our kind .

Im even more determined since something terrible happened to my family recently .

I want to be able to protect them from anything ever hap

apter 0235 She looked like she was about to ask me further questions about what I meant , I was hoping she wouldnt though .noveldrama

I didnt want to get into it and my family issues were not something to gossip about .

She seemed to be able to read that on my face though because she closed her mouth and nodded .

I let out a breath of relief , grateful that she chose to keep her questions to herself .

She grabbed a dress that I left for myself on the bed , and she held it up .

Were you planning on wearing this ? She asked , crinkling her nose .

Well , I was thinking about it , I said , frowning She shook her head .

This isnt good enough .

You need something hotter .

Let me dig through your closet and see what else you got , she said .

After an hour of rummaging through my entire wardrobe , she finally found a cute little outfit she wanted me to wear .

It was a little bit too revealing for my taste and I only had it because Nan insisted on me buying it during one of our many shopping sprees trips a long time ago .

I never wore it though and truthfully ; I wasnt planning on it .

But Harper insisted that this was the dress 1 needed to wear for my not date with Gavin .

You can wear a sweater , she suggested with a cheeky smile .

I couldnt help but laugh and agree with her that the dress would be fine .

For the next several hours , 1 let Harper fuss over my hair and makeup .

By the time she finished , I barely recognized myself .

I gawked at myself in the mirror ; I was like a completely different person .

Woah … I breathed .

Harper giggled .

You look hot , she said , leaning her head against my shoulder .

Ive outdone myself I do say so myself .

I nodded , agreeing You certainly did , Harper , I breathed .

You are going to kick as once you get to beauty school .

She beamed at my words and took a steady step away from the .

TH Well , I guess my work here is done , she said , glancing at her watch , and then her eyes grew wide .

I hadnt realized we spent the entire day in this room .

I looked at the clock as well and gasped .

She was right ; we literally spent the entire day in this room .

I didnt realize it would take so long to get dressed for this not date grabbed my phone to check my messages and saw that there was none .

I was hoping Nan would have called me back by now .

Harper noticed my worried frown and her brows pinched together .

Whats wrong ? She asked .

The Alpha hasnt called ? I shook my head .

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Chapter 0236noveldrama

Judy’s POV

I sat on my bed, my heart deep in my stomach and tears filling my eyes. Gavin didn’t need to speak for me to know exactly what he was about to say. I already knew it… we weren’t going out tonight.

“Is everything okay?” I asked, my voice coming out hollow and unfamiliar.

“I’m sorry, Judy. I’m not entirely sure what to do,” he said, sounding defeated. “Irene is really upset that Ethan hasn’t reached out to her since she’s been in the hospital. She still claims ot be in a lot of pain and she doesn’t want to be alone.”

I bit my lower lip to keep it from trembling.

“Did she know you were going out tonight?” I asked the question before I could stop myself. I already knew the answer; of course, Irene knew he was going out with me tonight. That was why she insisted that he stayed behind so that he wouldn’t spend any time with me. It was a manipulative tactic, and he was falling for it because she was his daughter, and she could do no wrong.

I couldn’t compete with his daughter… not that I wanted to in the first place. But it still hurt that he wasn’t even going to try to call her out on her bullshit.

“Yes,” he replied. “What does that have ot do with anything?”

His tone hardened slightly, and I could tell he was getting protective. I shook my head, momentarily forgetting that he couldn’t see me.

“Nothing,” I lied. “So, are you staying home with her instead?”

“Don’t you think I should?” He asked, still sounding a bit defensive.

“Yeah, of course,” I told him. “I mean, it’s not like this was an actual date or anything.”

“We knew what this was,” Gavin said after a brief pause. “It’s a show.”

“I know,” I told him, though his words hurt, I didn’t let him know that they affected me in the way that they did. “ I get it… you should stay home with her.”

“Okay,” he said. “Yeah, you’re right.”

He was making it sound like this was my idea, but I knew he made up his mind before he even called me. I swallowed the tough lump in my throat, suddenly feeling sick to my stomach.

“I’ll make it up to you though,” he assured me. “We can go out another time.”

I bit my lower lip, hating how I was feeling right now. My wolf was so quiet, and it was almost eerie.

“Yeah, sure…” I said, my voice dropping to a whisper.

“Daddy, where did you go?” Irene asked in the background. “Who are you on the phone with?”

“It’s nobody,” he said, making my heart stutter. “Just business. Get back into bed and I’ll be there in a minute.”

“Okay,” Irene said softly. “I’m going to try and call Ethan again.”

I didn’t bother sticking around to hear his explanation as to why he couldn’t tell Irene who he was speaking to; my heart hurt enough, and I knew I was about to burst into tears at any moment. Without a word, I hung up the phone. I let out a frustrated groan as I stared at myself in the mirror. I hadn’t realized I was already crying until I saw the makeup streaks on my cheeks. All of Harper’s hard work had gone out the window, now I was even more a mess than I was when she started.

I slowly stripped off my dress and put my pajamas back on. I threw my hair in a messy bun and went into the bathroom to wash off the streaks of makeup. The tears wouldn’t seem to stop. I shouldn’t be this upset over the fact that Gavin canceled on me.

It’s not like he’s my actual boyfriend or anything. We were only using each other for sex and to get people off our backs. I wanted Ethan off my back, and he wanted his family off his. That was all this relationship was… we both got something out of this deal and that was that. I knew what this was long ago, and I shouldn’t be feeling this kind of disappointment.

Yet, it seemed as if my wolf didn’t get the memo because she was crushed just as she was when Ethan left us for someone else. I told myself I was never going to feel that way again and now I was the one being a fool.

I decided to just stay in my room for the rest of the night. I didn’t want to face Harper and tell her that my plans fell through; I wasn’t sure I’d be able to handle her emotions and Chester’s emotions, along with dealing with my own. So, it was better if I just stayed in my room and tried to get some sleep.

I left early the next morning for school, successfully avoiding both Harper and Chester. I didn’t want them asking me how my night was…I didn’t want to talk about it. Leroy was waiting outside for me as he was every morning that I had school.

When he dropped me off at school, I thanked him before getting out of the car. I was grateful to be at school. It meant I was finally going to be able to see Nan and talk to her. I glanced at my phone with a frown; she hadn’t tried to call or text me for the rest of the weekend and I was worried about her. But hopefully, my questions will be cleared up once I saw her today.

Chapter 0237 I knew she had an early morning class and would most likely be in the student lounge after her class .

I arrived towards the end of that early morning class , so Id be able to catch her before I had to get to my first class of the day .

I walked into the student lounge and waited in our usual spot .

I ordered us both a coffee and had it waiting for her when she arrived After what felt like an eternity , I glanced at my watch with frown .

It was almost time for my first class of the day .

A girl 1 recognized walked by ; I knew she was in Nans early morning class because they had done homework together in the past .

Hey , Stasia , I said , stopping her in her tracks .

She froze and looked at me , her eyes wide and her cheeks flushed .

Oh , uh … hi Judy , she said , staring at the ground and avoiding my eyes .

I furrowed my brows ; it was a strange reaction that I never received from her before .

Actually , the more I noticed it , the more I realized she wasnt the only one staring at me weirdly .

I frowned as I glanced around the student lounge , almost all of them were glancing in my direction and then looking away once they saw me noticing .

They were whispering amongst one another and I realized they were all talking about me .

I was so wrapped up in my own thoughts that I hadnt noticed what was going on around me .

Could it be because of the headlines I was featured in last week ? I knew Gavin had taken down the pictures and then eventually the new story , but I guess word traveled quickly and some people were still able to see the headlines .noveldrama

My heart hammered in my chest as I looked up at Stasia who suffered awkwardly in her shoes .

Did you need something ? She asked after I hadnt said anything Oh , uh … I said , swallowing the lump in my throat .

Was Nan in class today ? She shook her head .

She emailed the teacher and said she was going to be absent for a few days , Stasia explained .

My heart cracked She was taking time off school , and she hadnt told me about it .

I let out a shaky breath and nodded .

Okay , thanks , I said softly .

Stasia nodded and hurried away .

I glanced around at everyone else who quickly looked away from me .

I furrowed my brows and stood up , grabbing all my things and shoving them in my backpack .

I grabbed my coffee cup and the one I grabbed for Nan ; I walked to the trash and threw them into the bin .

Ive had enough ; I was going to Nans apartment later and finding out where exactly my best friend had gone .

I left the student lounge , not sparing anyone else another glance .

I only had a few minutes to get to my first class .

As I walked across the campus , I saw some students on the committee putting up banners and signs for the annual Gamma Competition .

I completely forgot about this competition .

Only the chosen were able to compete the competition .

The best combat trained students around the world traveled to a specific location and they competed for the Gamma Cup .

The last one standing not only wins the cup but also secures a position in the Elite Gamma force .

The Elite Gamma Force is the best of the best and they often travel around and protect not just one specific pack , but all the packs around the werewolf territory .

But they could also be chosen to protect one specific pack as well .

1/2 Chapter 0237 Being a part of this Elite Force was everything and it was always a dream .

But I doubted I would ever be chosen .

Signs indicated that the Head Gammas in charge of the Elites , along with another Lycan Chairmen , were going to be arriving at the school to patiently pick some students to join the competition .

Just as I reached the door of the building I was walking into the door swung open , and out came a tall force to be reckoned , I stumbled backward taken by surprise by the man who stood before me .

He had a powerful aura and without thinking , I immediately bowed to him .

His Alpha power washed over me , making it impossible for me to look him in his eyes .

There were a couple of other men by his side as well with strong auras as well , but not nearly as strong .

They were strong and war the armor of Garnmas .

Oh , Judy … I heard a familiar voice .

I lifted my gaze to meet my combat professors startled expression .

Professor … I breathed , still unable to look at the Alpha in front of me .

We were just talking about you , he told me , giving a nervous chuckle ; he couldnt look at the Alpha and he kept his eyes on me .

I want to introduce you to Alpha Levi Churchill .

My mind nearly burst in my head .

Alpha Levi Churchill was one of the powerful Lycan Chairmen and the one going around with the Elite Gamma force to recruit students for the competition .

He was also known to be Gavins arch enemy ….

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Chapter 0238

Judy’s POV

Everybody knew about the rivalry between Levi Churchill and Gavin Landry. They were 2 out of 4 Lycan Chairmen in the world. A long time ago, all 4 of the Lycans used to rule over the werewolf territory together, but due to differences and some being more powerful than others, they decided it was better to split ways and divide their leadership to different parts of the world. Gavin, being the strongest of them all, took over the largest part of the werewolf territory. That didn’t sit right with Levi, who was also very strong, but not the strongest.

It was rumored that he’d been after Gavin for years, wanting to take over his section of the world. Some say he sends over spies and recruits rogues to tear things apart. It was never confirmed though.

Having another Lycan in our territory was unsettling to say the least, especially someone who is actively trying to bring Gavin down.

Professor Adams was smiling at me, but his eyes were shining with nerves. I knew he was thinking the same thing. It was nerve-racking having this Lycan here, with the Elite Gamma Force. Especially because it was Gavin who funded the Elites… so, wouldn’t it make more sense for Gavin to be here instead?noveldrama

“This is the Judy Montague you were speaking about?” Levi asked, his voice deep and raining with authority. “Yes, Alpha,” Professor Adam’s said. “She’s one of my most prized students.”

I could feel Levi’s eyes on me and my cheeks flushed under his scrutiny.

“She doesn’t look like much,” he murmured. “Are you sure she’s capable of fighting?”

“Oh, yes, Alpha,” Professor Adam’s side, a more genuine smile tipping his lips. “You won’t be disappointed in her skills. She might be small, but she’s tough and she’s fast.”

Pride swelled in my chest from his compliment.

Alpha Levi looked at me for a bit longer before he cleared his throat and then turned to the Gammas standing behind him, nodding at them to continue walking. They did just that, they all started to walk past me without another look Levi started to walk around me as well, but he paused to look at me a bit further, his eyes narrowed and icy, sending a chill down my spine. I quickly averted my gaze and stared at a spot on the ground, nibbling on my lower lip until it was swollen.

“I look forward to seeing what you can do,” he said, surprising me. With those words left in the air, he walked off with the Gammas.

I stood frozen, not sure what just happened.

Professor Adams let out a breath as well and leaned against the doorframe.

“They are joining our class today to recruit from the student pool,” he explained, his voice dropping to a whisper.” I put in a good word for you.”

“Why is Alpha Levi here?” I asked him. “Shouldn’t it be Gavin Landry?”

“It was voted that Alpha Levi went around with the Elites instead. I think it’s because Alpha Gavin is busier. He’s the only Lycan who actually runs his own pack along with his section of the world. Not to mention he has a family without a wife. Levi doesn’t have any of that, so it was easier for him to go instead.”

I nodded, processing his words.

“You’ve got this, Judy. I’ve always known the potential you had and now they are going to know it too,” Professor Adam’s continued. “Just do what you always do and win.”

Easier said than done; before, it was for class credits and fun. Now, this could determine my entire future. But no pressure.

I wished more than anything I had Nan here; she always knew what to say to make me feel better and also, I could have used her support. After saying goodbye to my professor, I went off to my classes.

Chapter 0239 3 long classes later I finally had a small break before my final class of the day , which was my combat course .

That was the course that was going to determine my entire future , and my heart was in my throat .

I sat in the student.

lounge for the next hour , studying and doing homework from past classes .

I called Nan a couple more times since Ive been seated in the lounge , but her phone kept going to voicemail .

I sighed and shoved my phone back into my pocket , hating that she was ignoring me .

A part of me wondered if she was mad at me , but then I brushed that thought out of my head .

I hadnt done anything wrong so there was no way she was mad at me .

Right ? I glanced at the time and gasped .

I only had a few minutes to get to my combat class before I was late ! Where had the time gone ? I quickly shoved my belongings in my backpack and rushed out of the student lounge .

Thankfully the gym wasnt too far away and once I reached the combat center , my mouth nearly fell open .

There were so many people there ; students who werent in the class were eager to find out who was recruited to the Elite Gamma Force Competition .

This was the kind of thing that only happened once every 10 years , so it was a huge deal .

Youre late , Professor Adams said as I walked through the front doors .noveldrama

I swallowed the lump in my throat .

I lost track of time , I told him .

He gave me a once over and dismissed me to the locker room to get my gym clothes on .

He didnt have to tell me twice .

I rushed into the locker room and opened my locker with my combination .

My gym clothes were hung up on the hook and I grabbed them before walking towards one of the bathroom stalls .

Some of the girls changed in front of the others without shame … I wasnt one of them .

I liked my privacy .

When I finished changing into my tight fitted yoga pants and workout bra , I stepped out of the stall and over the mirror .

I pulled my long hair into a ponytail and adjusted my clothes , my heart still hammering in my chest as nerves got the best of me .

Good luck , Judy , A girl in my class , Emily , said as she stepped in front of the mirror next to me .

Youve always been the best .

I have faith that youll secure the spot .

I smiled at her , but I knew it didnt reach my eyes .

Thanks , I said to her .

Ive always been friendly with Emily , and it was nice to know that I at least had her support .

Together , we walked back out into the gym .

There were now even more students in the gym if that were even possible .

Alpha Levi and his Gammas were seated in the front row ; one of them smiling .

In fact , they looked almost bored .

The class had already started , and a couple of students were sparring in the center of the gym .

Dont get me wrong , most of the class was good .

We were the best class in this school , but I was slightly better than most of them .

Youre going up against Bianca Armstrong , he told me .

And then Ralph Peterson .

I nodded and glanced across the gym at Bianca who was wanning up with her friends , Bianca was huge and she was strong and fast .

She was a fierce competitor , but I had beaten her before .

However , she had beaten me before too , so I knew this was going to be a challenge .

Ralph was the best guy fighter in the class , so I knew he was also going to be a fierce competitor .

Chapter 0234 Just remember , the rules are there is no shifting allowed during this fight .

They want to see how you fight without your wolf , he reminded me .

Its been a while since I shifted during class anyway , so that wasnt going to be a problem .

Chapter 0240 I nodded and continued to watch the different sparring .

Soon , it was my turn to spar with Blanca .

As I said before , shes big … which meant I could use my small form and limber body to tire her out before I went in for the attack .

Ive always been told to never make the same attacks twice .

We had fought before , so she knew some of my moves already , which meant I needed different noves .

As I ran around her , dodging between her legs and tuck rolling to get free from her grasp , she growled at me , her wolf pushing slightly to the surface .

You arent going to win this one ! She hissed at me , her eyes glowing with anger .

She lunged at me , but before she could reach me , I grabbed onto the robe they use for rope climbing and pulled myself out of her grasp .

She gasped as she stared up at me and I flew around her head like some kind of strange fairy I heard the students gasping and cheering as I used my feet to kick Biance .

She stumbled backward and I used the robe to wrap myself around her body and bring her to the ground .

She was so stunned by the move that she lost her balance and took us both down .

Thankfully , I landed on top of her , so she cushioned my fall .

She hit the ground first , which meant I was the winner .

The crowd cheered , including Professor Adams .

I glanced over at Alpha Levi , and he was jotting something down in his notebook .

Blanca cursed as she walked away .

Her friends tried to cheer her up , but she dismissed them , claiming that she was fine .noveldrama

My next opponent was Ralph , and he looked pissed as he approached me .

Do I really have to fight a girl? He muttered .

I smirked at him .

Whats wrong , Ralph ? Afraid I might beat you ? He snarled , his nose flaring Fat chance , Bitch , he growled .

The bell went off and we fought .

He was a much better opponent than Bianca and he put up a fair fight .

Like Bianca though , he already knew some of my moves and I couldnt redo the same tactics I used on Bianca earlier because hed be able to stop me easily .

For a moment , I thought I was going to lose , but he made one mistake .

He attempted to throw me over his shoulder and then throw me to the ground , the second I hit the ground , he would have won .

He wasnt anticipating me to flip our position , so his shoulder hit the ground first , making me the winner and him the loser .

It was a cheap shot , but it was the only one I had .

The crowd went nuts .

I was smaller than most of my class , so the image of me beating two of the biggest , Im sure it was comical to see .

Most of this school had never seen me actually fight before , Ive always been limited to our class and gym hours .

But now they saw what I was capable of .

What the hell just happened ! Ralph cursed .

You lost , Professor Adams was the one who answered , as he grabbed my hand and lifted it in the air .

I laughed at the motion as everyone cheered .

Congratulations , Judy think you just got recruited .

He nodded over at Alpha Levi who was standing with the other Gammas , and they were all clapping .

When I met Levis eyes , I didnt feel the same overwhelming Alpha powers washing over me , instead , I felt a sense of calm .

A Chapter 0240 smile tipped the corner of his lips and then he nodded .

Holy shit … was this really happening ?

Chapter 0241 Gavins POV Alpha , hes here , Beta Taylor said as he stepped into my home office .

Alpha Levi arrived in the pack this morning .

I rubbed my temples with my fingers , feeling a headache brewing .

The last thing I wanted to deal with was Alpha Levi … but it didnt seem I had a choice .

He was the one who was appointed to follow the Elite Gamma Force around the world and recruit students for the competition .

The Gamma competitions happened once every 10 years and considering I had way too much to do here , I couldnt really get away for a long period of time .

Levi was the most appropriate choice .

I had a high respect for the Elite and I wished I could have gone myself .

I was the one who did most of their funding anyway .

My personal gammas were picked from the Elite Force .

Make sure the guards know not to allow him access to my villa , I murmured .

The less I have to deal with him , the better .

I heard hes already made his choice , so hes going to be leaving either tonight or tomorrow , Beta Taylor surprised me by saying .

I lifted my gaze and frowned at him Hes made his choice ? I asked .

How many students ? I think just one , he replied .

Im not sure who it is though .

I can find out for you .

I shook my head .

No need , I murmured .

Ill be at the competitions next week anyways , so I will see for myself .

Beta Taylor nodded .

Ill make sure everything is all set for your flight .

Lycan Alpha Terrance already sent over his permission to allow you access to his territory .

I nodded .

I glanced at the time ; it was about time for Leroy to pick up Judy from school and bring her to the villa for her tutoring session with Matt .

I felt bad that I had to bail on her last night , and I wanted to make it up to her .

Beta Taylor also looked at the time and gasped .

Oh , shit .

Im late , he muttered .

I have to pick up Judy .

I narrowed my eyes at him .

Why are you the one picking her up ? Wheres Leroy ? He asked for the night off , Taylor said shrugging .

I told him Id cover his shift and grab her from school .

I snarled , my nose flaring as I glared at my Beta .

Why wasnt I informed of this sooner ? I asked through my teeth .

Sorry , boss .noveldrama

Didnt think it was a big deal .

As long as someone picks her up , it shouldnt matter , he said , shrugging casually .

He was lucky he was also my friend or else I would have his head for talking to me like that .

Get out of here and get her , I said , dismissing him .

He was late , which meant Judy was going to be standing Chapter 0241 there alone .

Anything could happen to her .

Especially with Alpha Levi roaming around the territory .

Judys POV I stared down at the pack Alpha Levi handed to me before I left the gym .

It had all the information I was going to need for this competition , including hotel arrangements , transportation , and a plane ticket .

This was really happening ; I would be on that plane next week and competing in the most important competition of my life .

My heart was racing in my chest .

I was the only one that they recruited , which didnt sit right with the rest of the class , but I was skeptical about it .

I wished more than anything that I could tell Nan about it , but it was going to have to wait until I could find out where she was and why she was ignoring me .

For right now , I was happy that I was going to the villa so I could tell Gavin .

I had to tell him that I was taking a few weeks off as well because I wouldnt be around to tutor Matt .

I stood outside the school grounds , glancing at my watch with a frown .

It wasnt like Leroy to be late , but he was .

It made me nervous ; could something be wrong ? A few minutes later , a familiar car pulled out in front of me and my entire body froze .

I knew whose car this was , and I didnt want to deal with him right now .

I started to turn away and head back towards the campus ; Leroy could text me when he arrived .

Just as I started to walk away in the opposite direction , I heard the car door shutting and footsteps growing fast and loud behind me .

Stop running away from me ! Ethan said as he grabbed a hold of my arm and whipped me around to face him .

What is wrong with you ? I narrowed my eyes at him .

Dont touch me , I said , ripping my arm away from his grasp .

What are you doing here , Ethan ? I asked him , folding my arms across my

Chapter 0242 I came to ask you if the news reports are true , he said , his eyes together ? My eyes grew large , and I took a step away from him .

With anger and hurt .

Are you and Gavin What are you talking about ? I asked him , pretending ; not to know a thing .

Dont play stupid , Judy , he said , stepping even closer to he and making me feel even smaller as I stood in front of him .

I saw the news reports last week I saw the picture , are you two truly together ? Is that why you want nothing to do with me ? 1 scoffed at him and rolled my eyes .

I want nothing to do with you because you cheated on me , Ethan .

Then , you tried to blackmail me into being your whore .

It has nothing to do with Gavin and everything to do with you , I hissed as I poked my finger in his chest .

hy finger .

His eyes darkened with each jab of my Break up with him , he demanded , making me laugh out loud .

My relationship isnt any of your business , I told him .

I was about to turn away again , but he grabbed my wrist This time , it was much harder , and it made me wince in pain .

He spun me around to face him , his eyes blaring with fury as he glared at me .

Everything you do is my business , he said through his teeth .

Make no mistake , Judy .

You are still mine .

Fat chance , I told him in return as I struggled against his hold , wincing as he tightened his fingers around my wrist , bruising me and marking me .

Ethan , let me go … I said , my voice coming out as a hoarse whisper .

will let you go when I want to let you go , he said coldly , Ive been very patient with you , Judy .

But my patience had run out and now I want what is rightfully mine .

Ehtan … I just to get him to release me once more , but he only tightened his hold around my wrist .

I felt my wrist cracking and I knew he was spraining it .

It would heal soon enough thanks of my wolf , but it was hurting badly at the moment .

Let me go , youre hurting me .

Tell me youre mine , he demanded , ignoring my pleas .

Ethan- TELL ME !! Just as I was about to grab him and shove him to the ground , Ethan released me quickly and I heard a cracking sound just before blood spilled out of his nose and he fell to the ground , crying in pain .

I stumbled backward , not sure what just happened .

I looked up to see Beta Taylor standing nearby with his fist outstretched and he was glaring down at Ethan with fury in his eyes .

She told you to let go .

It probably would have been better if you fiad listened to her , he said , pulling his fist back .

I stared at Beta Taylor with a shocked expression .

He jast punched Ethan … for me .

Taylor … ? I whispered , still not believing that he was there .

Beta Taylor looked up at me and his expression softened .

Are you okay ? He asked .

After a beat of silence , I nodded .

Chapte0242 I … I think so , I told him , staring down at his red and swollen first and then Ethans face .

He was still on the ground , covering his clearly broken nose and whimpering as he rolled around the dirty ground .

Come on , lets get you out of here , Taylor said , motioning for me to follow him .

I took his hand as he helped me step over Ethan .

You asshole ! Ethan growled as we started to walk away .

Im not going to let you get away with this ! Do you have any idea who I am !! In case I hadnt made myself clear the first dozen times , Ethan , I said , turning to look down at him .

This is over … we are over .

Stop following me .

He growled at me , his wolf close to the surface .

We are never done , he hissed .

I sighed and let Beta Taylor escort me to the car .

Once I was securely inside , I turned my attention away from Ethan who was still on the ground , fuming in anger .

Taylor started to drive off .

Thank you , Taylor , I told him .

He looked at me through the mirror and a smile tipped his lips .

Of course , he told me .

Gavin would have my head if I didnt step in .

I swallowed the lump in my throat .

Could we maybe keep this between us for now ? I asked .

I dont want Gavin to worry or be upset .

Plus , I dont want Irene to be hurt even more than she already .

Taylor was quiet for a moment , but then he nodded .

Okay , he finally replied .

Itll be our secret .noveldrama

Chapter 0243 Third Person POV Ethan was already healing , thanks to the healing powers of his wolf , before Judy drove off .

He stared in the direction of the car , fuming .

How dare she treat him like this ? After everything they had been through together , she thought she could just step all over him .

They had been together for more than 2 years and now she was just throwing him away .

Then there was Gavin Landry , taking what was his .

The while purpose of getting close and marrying Irene was so he could get in good with her father , but now he was growing to hate and even resent him .

Ethan felt a powerful presence approaching him and he quickly spun around to see a few Elite Gamma warriors walking in his direction .

His eyes grew large when he saw their pristine uniforms and strong builds .

He knew that the Elites were going to be in town soon enough , but he had no idea it was today .

Walking with them was the powerful presence that Ethan felt , and he knew who it was almost immediately .

Levi Churchill , a powerful Lycan Chairman .

Its known that hes not as powerful as Gavin Landry , but hes up there , and hes also Gavins arch enemy .

Levi stared at Ethan as they approached , and his eyes narrowed when he saw the blood on Ethans clothing .

Alpha Levi , Ethan said , bowing his head .

Its an honor to meet you .

You seem familiar , the Alpha said , his tone deep and filled with authority .

Have we met before ? No , sir .

But you have met my father before , Ethan told him .

And who is your father ? Alpha Levi asked , sounding almost uninterested and yet interested at the same time .

Raymond Cash .

You are part of the Cash family ? Levi asked , his brows pinching together as he studied Ethans face .

Yes , sir .

I am Ethan Cash , he replied proudly .

Levi thought about it for a moment , and then he nodded .

I see , he muttered .

And what happened to your face ? Ethan almost forgot that he had blood all over his face and his face grew warm with embarrassment .

I got into a minor accident , Ethan muttered .

Levi narrowed his eyes again and then he turned to one of his Gammas , nodding at him .

The Gamma didnt need words to know what Levi wanted and he stepped towards Ethan , helping him to his feet .

Ethan was startled at first , thinking that the Gamma was about to hurt him , but he was surprised when he was helped to his feet .

Thank you , Ethan said , bowing his head .

What kind of accident ? Ethan was taken aback by the question ; he looked up to meet Levis eyes and swallowed the lump in his throat .

Im sorry ? He asked .

I asked what kind of accident , Levi asked again , more impatiently this time .

Dont make me use my Alpha command on you to make you tell me the truth.

Chapter Not necessary , Sir , Ethan said quickly .

I got into a fight with Beta Taylor of the Silver Crescent pack .

Levis eyes darkened ; he knew exactly whos pack that was and whos Beta it was .

The Silver Crescent pack ? He asked , his interest piqued .

At that moment , Ethan had an idea , and a smile crept across his lips .

Yes , Sir .

Alpha Gavin Landrys pack , he muttered .

That stupid Alpha … He pretended to feign shock at his own words and covered his mouth .

I apologize , Alpha .

I shouldnt have spoken so crude .

Levi raised his brows .

You arent a fan of Alpha Gavin ? He asked .

Not since he took what belonged to me , Ethan muttered , folding his arms across his chest .

And what exactly did he take ? My mate , Ethan answered , much to Levis surprise .

He took your mate ? Levi asked , his brows raised so high that they disappeared in his hairline .

Yes , Ethan replied .

Weve been together for 2 years and how they are together .

I was here telling her that she still belonged to me , and I wasnt giving up on her , but then the Beta came out of nowhere and punched me .

It was a cheap shot .

Id be able to take him if I was more prepared .

You talk a big game … but can you back it up ? Of course , Ethan said quickly , brushing the dirt off his pants .

I would do anything to get Judy back and put Gavin in his place .

Judy ? He asked .

Montague ? Ethan was surprised that this Alpha knew Judys name .

Y … yes , Ethan said , suddenly uncertain .

Levi stared at Ethan for a moment , and then , much to Ethans shock , the Alpha Lycan belted out with laughter .

Ethan wasnt so sure what was funny, but he felt awkward , so he decided to join in on the laughter .

Oh , thats delicious , Levi said , his eyes darkening .

What is ? Ethan asked .

Judy is my recruit .

So , shell be under my wing for a while .

Levi said , his eyes sparkling with contempt .

Oh , Ethan said , suddenly feeling unsure about his plan .

I see .

After a beat of silence , Levi turned to Ethan .

Are you willing to do whatever is necessary to get her back ? He asked .noveldrama

Even if it might cost you more than you are willing to give ? Ethan stared at the Alpha for a long while .

This Alpha could give Ethan everything he wanted , which included both Judy and an Alpha title .

Chapter 0244 I want to be the Alpha of the Redmoon pack , Ethan blurted .

But I also want Judy back too .

The Alpha grinned .

I could get you both , he told Ethan exactly what he wanted to hear .

Gavin isnt the only one who has power .

Ill do whatever it takes , Ethan said , a smile spreading across his lips .

Excellent , Levi said as he reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a business card .

He handed it to Ethan .

If you want this arrangement between us to work , youll need to have over all control over me .

Mentally and physically , Levi continued .

Which means we cannot have secrets between us .

You must tell me everything you know .

Give me a call when you are ready for the next stage .

With those words left in the air , Levi motioned for his gammas to follow him and soon they were gone , leaving Ethan alone with his thoughts and a grin on his lips .noveldrama

Judys POV Can you take me to Nans house before we go to the villa ? I asked Taylor just after we left the school grounds .

Sure , Taylor said , glancing at me through the mirror .

Is everything okay ? Im not sure , I told him .

I hadnt heard from her since she ran out of the mansion on Saturday .

Im worried about her .

He nodded thoughtfully and didnt say anything more as we reached the apartment complex just outside of campus .

Nans complex was a few buildings down .

I already knew the passcode to get into her building and I also knew the hidden key that Nan had in a potted plant just outside her door .

I wasnt going to bother knocking or buzzing in because I knew she would only ignore me as shed done when I called her these last couple of days .

Do you want me to come in with you ? Taylor asked from the drivers seat ; he rolled the window down and I stood on the sidewalk , staring up at Nans building .

Yes , please , I told him before I could stop myself .

I wasnt sure why , but I feared what I might find .

I worried that something was wrong with her and if that were true , then I might need some backup or something .

He nodded and went to park the car before he turned it off and joined me outside Nans building .

He gave me an encouraging nod .

I walked over to the keypad and typed in Nans code .

The door clicked unlocked and Taylor opened it for me .

I stepped inside with Taylor following after me .

Nan was on the second floor and only a few doors down .

She was the only one who had a potted plant outside of her doorway I always told her that it was obvious she was hiding something there , but she told me that nobody would think to look for a hidden key .

I rumunaged through the plant until I came across a small golden key and then I pulled it free from the twigs as I looked up at Beta Taylor .

Im scared , I admitted .

Im right here , he assured me .

I took a deep breath and nodded ; thankful he was here with ne .

I put the key in the door and listened for the click indicating that it was unlocked .

I turned the doorknob and pushed it open .

I stepped inside and I frowned at the mess in her apartment .

Nan was Chapter 0244 typically a very clean person , so to see pizza and beer bottles all over the floor and tables , was shocking .

The TV was left on some kind of reality TV show and the fridge was left open as well .

I walked over to the fridge to shut it , but I noticed some stuff was rotting and there was water on the floor , indicating that its been open for a while .

Taylor was also frowning , his nose crinkled when he saw the mess on the coffee table .

He grabbed the remote and turned it off .

My heart hammered in my chest .

Nan ?? 1 called out , hoping she would reply , but I didnt hear her .

1 looked at Taylor panicked .

Maybe shes in her room ? Taylor asked .

I took a deep breath and walked down the small hallway until I reached her bedroom door .

Nan ? I called out again .

Taylor was right behind me , and he waited as I turned the handle to her door and pushed it open .

As I stepped inside , my entire body froze .

Nan was lying on the ground , face down , in a pile of her own vomit .

N … Nan ?! I screamed as I rushed towards her , tears flowing down my cheeks .

Holy fuck , Taylor breathed as he grabbed his phone from his coat pocket .

Im calling 911 and Ill make sure my mate meets us at the hospital .

Nan ….

I cried , barely paying attention to a thing Taylor was saying .

I turned her over to see that she was so very pale .

I grabbed her wrist to check for a heartbeat and I was relieved to see that there was one .

Nan … hold in … I cried .

Its going to be okay .

We are going to get you some help .

Chapter 0245

Judy’s POV

With Taylor’s help, the ambulance arrived in no time. I went with Nan to the hospital, and I sat in the waiting room while Taylor made some phone calls. My entire body was trembling and tears spilled out of my eyes. If only 1 had come check on her sooner. I didn’t see any physical wounds on her, besides the fact that she was so pale, and she had dark circles under her eyes. There weren’t any drug bottles, only beer bottles and only assortments of liquor. I wasn’t sure what could be wrong, but I was terrified.

I was thankful when I saw Elizabeth here as soon as we arrived. She assured me that she would personally look after my friend. After a quick kiss to Taylor, she left behind the EMTs who brought Nan into the emergency room. I’m not sure how long we sat in the waiting room, but soon, Taylor joined me once again.

“You don’t have to stay,” I told him. “I’m sure you are busy.”

He shrugged one shoulder and leaned back in his seat.

“Well, part of my job right now is to look after you. So, that’s what I intend to do,” he told me. I glanced at him and I could see that he was serious.

“Why would you have to look after me?” I asked him.

“Gavin is held up at work right now. He’s been behind on important matters while he cared for his daughter. Now that Alpha Levi is in the pack… there’s stuff he needs to deal with,” Taylor explained.

The way he explained this to me, made me wonder if he knew the truth about my relationship with Gavin. Had Gavin told him that we were sleeping together? Taylor didn’t look at me, instead, he was looking in front of him on the ground.

“I wasn’t really expecting Gavin to be here,” I murmured after a short pause.

“He wanted to be,” Taylor told me. “But instead, he told me to stay with you and to report anything I can.”

I nodded, chewing on my bottom lip. I wasn’t sure what to say to that; my relationship with Gavin had seemned rocky lately considering he was barely ever around anymore. He ignored me when he was around, so it surprised me to think that he even cared a little about what was going on right now. Maybe he was just putting on a show for Taylor or something.

The door of the emergency opened, and Eliza walked into the room. She looked tired and a bit distant, but when she saw her mate seated in the waiting room, her expression softened, and she looked a bit more relaxed. Sensing his presence helped her, Taylor immediately stood and went to his mate.

I watched him wrap her in his arms and hold her close. It made my heart squeeze to see them together; that was what a true mate looked like. Someone who cared and loved you no matter what. Someone who would be there for you during your darkest days. Someone you always wanted to be with, even when you are busy.

Eliza looked at me and I could see a little sadness in her eyes; it made the knot in my stomach tighten.

“She has alcohol poisoning,” Eliza told me, making me suck in a sharp intake of breath. “One or more of the drinks she had was expired. I just booked an OR, so I’m going to personally pump her stomach. Thankfully, you got her here when you did. She has a 90% chance of making it through.”

I let out a breath of relief.

“Thank Goddess…” I whispered.

“I’m about to do the surgery in a few minutes. I just wanted to update you. I’ll let you know in a couple of hours how she pulls through.”

I nodded and leaned back in my seat, taking in a deep breath.

Taylor kissed his mate tenderly, saying something to her that I wasn’t paying attention to. She chuckled and kissed him back with her own reply. After a minute, they parted ways. Taylor returned to me and sat down.

“Would you like to stay, or shall I take you home?” He asked.

I shook my head; I didn’t want to go home. I would be too lost in thought to go home and plus I might kill Chester for driving my sweet Nan into drink mode. If it weren’t for him, this would have never happened. I knew it wasn’t fair to blame him, but at the same time, I couldn’t really help it.

“Can we go to the villa? I still have to tutor Matt,” I told him.

Chapter 0246

He thought about it for a moment before he nodded.

“Yeah, sure,” he said as he helped me to my feet.

Soon, we were back in his car and driving silently to the Villa. So much had happened today and I was itching to tell Gavin all about it. I wanted to tell him about the Gamma Cup Competition, and I also updated him about Nan. However, when I got to the Villa, I was disappointed to find that he wasn’t there.

Third Person POV

Irene glanced at her phone with a frown. It’s been almost 2 days and Ethan had barely spoken to her. What was his problem? She had been in the hospital for a little over a day and when she returned home, she was hoping Ethan would want to see her and spend time with her, but he hasn’t. She had to admit, she was clinging to her father mainly to get him away from Judy, but also she used him as a distraction.

She had noticed that her father was distant this past day or so though; ever since she made him stay home when he had that date with Judy… he hadn’t smiled much. It kind of made Irene feel bad about it. She decided it was a good idea to just let him go today. He wanted to spend the day at his office, especially with Alpha Levi Churchill in the territory.noveldrama

She knew her father needed a distraction too.

Irene has had enough though; she has had enough of being ignored and waiting for Ethan to call her. She had had enough of him ignoring her calls and not texting her back. She was going to his house and finding out where the hell her fiancé was.

As she walked down the stairs, she saw Beta Taylor in the foyer speaking with the butler, Adarn. She got a whiff of Judy’s perfume, and she scowled. Judy was here… Irene’s efforts weren’t working. Judy was still coming around even if it was clear she wasn’t wanted. She decided to put that on the back burner for right now and smiled up at Taylor who had noticed her walking down the stairs.

“I’m stepping out for a few,” she told him.

“Do you need a ride?” He asked.

Irene shook her head.

“I’ll just take my car,” she told him as she skipped past him.

She also said goodbye to Adam and then hurried out the front door. It took a little over 30 minutes to get to Ethan’s house. She had to through the Redmoon border patrol, but as soon as they saw that it was Irene, they let her go through without any further questions.

Once she reached Ethan’s large home, she noticed a car parked out front. However, it didn’t belong to Ethan. Ethan’s car wasn’t in his driveway. She parked the car in front of the house and got out, staring up at the large and beautiful house his parents had bought for him. Just as she was about to walk up to the front door, she paused when she saw a woman standing at the side door. From the back, the woman had an uncanny resemblance to Judy. She had the same hair color, hairstyle, and the same body shape. She even wore similar clothing.

She had her arms wrapped around her body like she was trying to hold herself together.

Irene’s brows furrowed together as she stared at this woman’s back. The woman lifted her fist like she was about to knock but then dropped her hand again. How did she know that Ethan used the side door as the front door? Unless she had been here before.

Irene glanced at the car and her brows furrowed even more. She had seen that car around before, but never thought much of it. She only remembered it because her license plate had “Stacy” on it.

Was that this woman’s name?

The woman, presumably Stacy, sighed and then she turned around, freezing when she saw Irene.

Irene’s eyes widened, and even her face looked very similar to Judy’s; except her eye color was different and her cheekbones were a bit higher. Her face was also a bit rounder, but it was a strange resemblance.

Stacy’s lips parted when she saw Irene. It was clear she had been crying and Irene wanted to say something to her, but Stacy didn’t’ give her a chance.

“I… I’m sorry. I was just leaving,” she said quickly, her cheeks growing redder by the second.

She quickly hurried over to her car before Irene could utter a single word. Within a second, she was gone.

Chapter 0247 Judys POV My phone rang , interrupting my sparring lessons with Matt 1 grabbed my phone out of my gym bag that sat under a tree When I looked at the caller ID , my heart was in my throat .

It was Eliza at the hospital .

With a racing heart , I swiped the green talk button and pressed the phone to my cheek .

Hello ? I said , trying not to sound as nervous as I felt .

Hey , Judy .

Its Elizabeth , she said on the other end .

Im calling regards to Nan Rugby .

Hi … I said , swallowing the lump in my throat .

Is everything okay ? Yes , everything is great .

She pulled through nicely .

Shes awake now and is on antibiotics .

She will be leaving tomorrow afternoon to return home .

Will you be able to escort her ? Of course , I said quickly .

Ill be there tomorrow .

Thank you so much .

Of course .

Im glad I could help her , Eliza said thoughtfully .

See you tomorrow .

With that , she hung up .

I let out a breath I hadnt known I was holding .

Everything okay ? I spun around when I heard a nearby voice , my heart hammering against my chest .

My eyes grew wide when I saw Gavin walking towards me .

I didnt even know he returned home and when his eyes found mine , a small smile tipped the corner of his lips .

I could see concern in his eyes as he studied my face , but for the most part , he kind of looked pleased to see me .

Was I being ridiculous to think for a minute that maybe he was pleased to see me ? Maybe this was more than what I initially thought it was ? I mean , we had barely seen each other in days … this was the first time we were able to actually speak to one another , so maybe I was a fool .

Yeah , I managed to squeak out as I shoved my phone into my pocket .

It was just Elizabeth … Hows Nan doing ? He asked , stopping only an inch away from me.

I heard she had food poisoning My cheeks flushed ; did he check up on Nans condition ? Or maybe Taylor had told him .

I swallowed the lump in my throat and nodded .

Yeah , she did .

But Eliza said shes going to be fine .

She made it out of surgery and shes awake .

Shes resting now and should be ready to come home tomorrow .

He nodded thoughtfully You should have her stay with you at the mansion , he suggested , surprising me .

She lives alone , right ? Maybe it would help her to be close to someone in case she needs something .

I thought about it for a minute ; I wasnt sure if Nan would even want to stay at the mansion with Chester being there .

He was the reason she was driven to drink in the first place .

I didnt want to tell Gavin that information though because it wasnt my story to tell and plus , I didnt want to get Chester in trouble .

So , I pressed my lips together and nodded .

Ill ask her , I told him .

Chapter 0247 He gave me a small nod , his eyes never leaving mine .

After a heartbeat of silence , Gavin cleared his throat and shifted in his shoes, almost looking uncomfortable and a little boyish .

It was oddly cute and I had to bite my lower lip to keep from smiling up at him .

So , Ive been thinking and- He started to say , but he was interrupted by another presence nearby .

Daddy ! We both turned to see Irene walking towards us .

I had to stifle a groan ; I should have known she wouldnt be far behind .

If Gavin was talking to me , Irene was bound to interrupt .

Thats all she seemed to do lately .

She was determined to make it so I got zero alone time with her father … and it was working .

My chest tightened at the sight of her ; I expected her to look at me with smugness like she normally does , but when I saw her red face and puffy eyes , my heart dropped .noveldrama

Something was seriously wrong this time ; she didnt look comfortable , and she didnt look pleased that she was biterrupting us .

She had her arms wrapped around her body like she was trying to hold herself together and a tear slipped out of one of her eyes .

She quickly wiped it away with her fingers and sniffled , her eyes shifting downward .

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Chapter 0248 Gavin noticed how upset she was too , and his slightly annoyed expression shifted to worry as he turned to fully face his daughter .

Whats wrong ? Gavin asked , narrowing his eyes at her .

She sniffled .

Can I talk t to you … ? She asked , her voice hoarse .

She glanced at me briefly before looking up at him .

Alone .

Gavin was tense , but he nodded at her without hesitation .

Yeah , of course , Sweetie , he told her .

He motioned for her to head towards the house and she nodded , giving me one last look before she turned and walked away , leaving me alone with Gavin for a brief moment .

He turned to look at me , but I could tell he was already gone .

Go on , I told him , giving me a reassuring smile .

Its okay .

Be with your daughter .noveldrama

I should get going anyways .

He nodded .

Okay , he told me .

Ill see you later ? I nodded , forcing a smile on my lips .

He didnt seem to notice my fake smile or the pain in my voice .

Instead , he hurried after his daughter , and 1 stood staring after him feeling like a complete idiot .

Later , when I returned to the mansion , I could hear a couple of voices in the kitchen , and they sounded tense .

One was yelling and the other was monotone and almost cold .

The one yelling was female and I would bet my left breast that it was Harper , The other one , Im fairly certain was Chester .

As I neared the kitchen doors , their voices became clearer to me and I froze before I opened the door .

You knew her for like 2 seconds and you barely even spoke to her , Harper hissed .

Are you seriously considering throwing me away for a tramp you just met ?? Dont call her that , Chester said , sounding tired .

I knew this conversation had to have been going on for a while .

We were never an item , Harper .

We were only having fun .

I thought you understood that .

I understood that we were having fun , but I thought we were building something more , Chester , she said .

through her teeth .

I thought you cared about me .

Of course , I care about you , Chester sighed .

But Im not in love with you .

Im sorry if you thought that I was but I dont think … I know , Harper said , sounding so sure of herself , I was kind of envious of her confidence .

Harper … m not giving up on us , Harper continued .

I love you and I always have .

I loved you the second I met you .

We are meant to be together .

So , what if we arent fated mates , we can create our own fates .

Isnt that what life is all about ? The Goddess gave us the gift of free will and free choice … we can choose our own destinies , and I choose you , Chester .

I pushed the door open slightly to peek inside and I saw that she was standing impossibly close to him .

She put her hand on his arm , and I could see him tensing from her touch .

He stared down at her and she batted her long 1/2 lashes at him , parting her pink and glossy lips slightly .

us Nothing is going to happen between is again , he told her firmly , narrowing his eyes at her .

She dropped her hands to her sides and clenched her fists .

Well see about that , she muttered .

She didnt stick around to hear his response .

She quickly turned away and left through the back entrance .

Chester sighed and leaned against the counter as if holding up his own weight had become a chore to him .

I didnt linger in the doorway for much longer ; I pushed the door , startling him .

Sorry, I said , holding up my hands to show that I was unarmed .

I come in peace .

He sighed when he realized it was only me and he rested his hip against the counter , folding his arms across his chest .

Did you hear any of that ? He asked me .

Chapter 0249 I nibbled on my lower lip and nodded ; I didnt want to lie to him .

Yes , I admitted .

Are you okay ? He studied me for a moment , his eyes scanning my face to find out if I truly cared or not if he was okay .

Once he got the answer he needed , he let out a breath .

Yeah … shes going to make things complicated , he murmured .

She cant take no as an answer .

You did right by telling her there wasnt a chance , I told him .

No good would come from leading her on .

He nodded .

Yeah , I truly dont want to hurt anyone .

Im always upfront about my intentions .

I never thought that I would ever find my mate though … truthfully , I didnt think I even wanted a mate .

And now ? I prodded .

He was quiet for a moment , his eyes shifting from my face to the ground .

Im still not sure , he admitted .

But the second I saw her .

I knew I needed to see her again .

I cant let her go without talking to her first .

Harper was right , I dont know her .

I havent truly spoken to her .

If I let her go … it reject her … I would always regret not talking to her first .

I stared at him for a moment , trying to process his words .

Then , I nodded .

Okay … so what do you suggest ? I asked him .

Do you think you can have her come here ? He asked .

Maybe tonight ? I can talk to her and then we can decide together what to do .

I think I owe it to her to at least talk to her and include her in this decision after all .

Rejection could destroy her and her wolf if we arent on the same page about things .

I bit my lower lip , my heart aching for my best friend .

I agree that you owe that much to her , I told him .

But its going to have to wait until shes feeling up for it .

Shes in the hospital until tomorrow .

Chesters eyes shot to me and I watched as his face paled .

W … what ? He asked , straightening his body .

What are you talking about ? Shes in the hospital , I repeated , folding my arms across my chest .

She spent the last few days drinking and then one of the beers she had was expired .

She got alcohol poisoning .

She had surgery earlier and now shes recovering .

I swear , Chester stopped breathing as he stared at me .

After what felt like a long time , I waved my hand in front of his face , he blinked a few times as if he was now just remembering where he was .

I need to see her , he said as he rushed past me .

Woah there , I said , grabbing his arm .

I think shes been through enough , Chester .

He whipped around to face me , his wolf at the surface and his eyes wild .

What ? He asked .

1/2 Chapter 02409 I said , shes been through enough .

Let her rest , I repeated .

Ill bring her here tomorrow and then you can talk .

But for now , just let it go .

He stared at me for a moment longer and I thought he was poing to resist my request and leave .

But he surprised me by relenting .

He sighed and dropped his hands , groaning softly .

I patted him on the back .

Get some sleep , I told him .

Because tomorrow , we are going to get Nan from the hospital .

Chapter 0250 Third Person POV Nan felt ridiculously embarrassed about getting alcohol poisoning She had spent days locked up in her one bedroom apartment , shielding away from the world , drinking , Shes been ignoring her best friend completely and she felt bad about that .

She felt even worse when she found out that it was her best friend who found her in that state and brought her to the hospital .

Her stomach twisted as the fiddled with the blanket that covered her .

She had a slight headache and a stomach .

Not to mention a broken heart .

Good morning , Nan , one of the nurses sald as she walked into the room .

How are you feeling today ? Nan recognized her as the nurse who assisted her last night .

She looked tired , mostly finished up with her overnight shift Like I just got my stomach pumped , Nan murmured , touching her fingers to her belly and wincing at the tender wound .

Your wolf should heal you in no time , the nurse assured her .

You drank so much that even your wolf was a little intoxicated .noveldrama

Thats quite impressive .

Nan thought about all she had to drink , and she shuddered .

She felt guilty about doing that to her own wolf, but she just needed to numb away the pain for a little while .

Her wolf was also in agony over the fact that their mate was a total playboy .

First , he took Becky out on a date , and now he was making out with someone in the kitchen of Gavin Landrys mansion .

He knew Judy because he was in the mansion shed been living at .

Why would Judy keep something like this from her ? Then , Nan felt stupid for that thought .

Why would Judy tell her anything about Chester ? She had no idea that he was her mate .

I wanted to give you this number , the nurse said , handing Nan a small note .

On the paper , it said : Dr.

Hoover , along with their phone number .

Who is this ? Nan asked , peeking up at the nurse .

Dr.

Hoover is a psychiatrist and shes one of the best , the nurse said , surprising Nan .

I dont need a psychiatrist , Nan said , trying to give the nurse the note back but the nurse only shook her head and waved off her concern .

Something drove you to drink so much that you nearly killed your wolf in the process , the nurse told her , her frown deepening .

When you came in yesterday , your wolf was so weak , I didnt think she was going to make it through .

You really should talk to someone about whatever you are going through .

You were found alone and Im worried that it could kill you and your wolf if it happens again .

Nan wanted to tell her that it wasnt the drinking that almost killed her wolf .

It was the fact that she was heartbroken over their mate .

It made her weaker and she was caught off guard ; there was nothing more to it .

But she was also embarrassed over the fact that she was basically rejected without the actual words being said .

Nan pressed her lips in a thin line and forced a small smile at the nurse to show her that she was truly okay .

But even she knew it didnt reach her eyes , and it only made the nurse more concerned .

Chapter 0250 Thanks , Nan finally said , putting the phone number on the small table next to the bed .

The nurse nodded and gave her a reassuring smile .

Youll be getting discharged today .

I already called your friend , Judy .

Shes going to come and get you .

Nan glanced up at the woman .

You called Judy ? She asked .

She wasnt sure she could face her best friend right now , but she knew she had to get home somehow and if she were to call anyone herself , it would also be Judy .

Yes , the nurse said simply .

She was adamant that she be the first that I call once you are ready to be discharged .

Plus , she had Gavin Landry on her side , and I couldnt deny him even if I wanted to .

Gavin knew about this too ? Could this get any worse ? Without another word , the nurse left , leaving Nan alone with her thoughts .

She stared up at the ceiling , feeling a bit dizzy and overwhelmed .

She could feel her wolf stirring around inside of her , she was still heartbroken and couldnt seem to stop thinking about their mate .

Her wolf was healing her wound , despite the pain she faced and within the next hour , it didnt feel as if her stomach had been pumped at all .

She sighed in relief , finally feeling strong enough to stand up .

She stood to her feet , nearly falling over in the process .

She just wanted to use the bathroom and brush her teeth .

She felt disgusting and needed a little normalization in her life .

She noticed a small bag of her things , which included extra clothes , undergarments , and toiletries .

She knew her toothbrush must be in the mix as well ; this to go bag had Judy written all over it .

She smiled at the thought of her friend caring for her while she was out of it .

She truly didnt deserve such a great friend .

Chapter 0251 She grabbed the bag and went into the bathroom .

As predicted , the found her toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste She quickly brushed her teeth and then finished doing her business .

She washed her face , grateful that judy remembered her face wash as well .

Once she was finished , she quickly put on a pair of jeans and a T shirt , throwing her hospital gown in the hospital laundry basket that sat in the comer of the bathroom.

Once she was finished , she could hear some voices in the room .

She thought maybe Judy had arrived and was speaking to one of the nurses She braced herself for what she was about to walk into , she was embarrassed , especially in front of Judy .

But she knew she had to face her at some point and delaying it would only make things worse .

She grabbed the door handle and pushed the door open , stepping into the room .

Her wolf immediately stood to attention when they caught wind of something familiar .

A mouthwatering scent that nearly made Nans legs weak Judy tumed to face her , a smile spreading across her lips and relief clear in her eyes .

Oh , there you are , Nan .

I thought you tried to run away , lady chucked , holding her arms out to hug Nanan immediately opened her own arms and collected Judy in her arms .

Judy was a bit shorter than Nan , so she rested her chin on Judys head .

Im sorry I scared you , Nan whispered .

s okay , Judy said , stepping back to study Nan .noveldrama

You look well .

Did your wolf heal you ? Yes , Nan said , patting her belly .

All healed and ready to get out of here .

Judy nodded and then turned towards the presence lurking in the doorway .

Are you seriously just going to stand there ? Judy asked , folding her arms across her chest .

Nan peeked over in the direction Judy was looking in and her heart stuttered .

Her breath got caught in her throat and she suddenly felt weighed to the ground .

Standing at the doorway was her mate .

He was staring at Nan with his pale blue eyes and a worried expression on his face as he studied her .

Her entire body was heated under his scrutiny .

Oh , my Goddess , Judy groaned marching over to him and grabbing his arm .

She yanked him through the doorway and into the room , closer to Nan .

Stop being so weird , Chester .

Chester .

That was her mates name .

Nan heard Judy saying something about Chester being her chef at the mansion .

So , that meant , her mate worked for the Landrys as a chef .

Her heart skipped a beat at the thought of finding out this information about her own mate .

She had always wanted to be a chef as well .

It was one of her main goals and something she was studying in school She cursed the Goddess for this cruel twist of fate .

Ir Im sorry to just drag him here , Judy said , eyeing Nan can fully .

But I really think you two should talk There was no doubt in Nans mind that Judy knew that Chester was her mate .

She felt even more embarrassed now .

Does Chester know that Nan had alcohol poisoning ? Did he know that she nearly drank herself to death ? Heat attacked her cheeks , and she wanted the ground to open and swallow her entirely .

He gave me a ride here .

I can always find a new ride and Chapter 0251 No ! Nan said , almost too quickly .

Please , dont leave me alone with him … Nan noticed the hurt that flashed in Chesters eyes , but she ignored it , turning to face her best friend .

Judy looked just as surprised , but she nodded and gave Nan a reassuring smile .

How about you come over ? Judy suggested .

That way I can keep an eye on you .

Nan wanted to tell her that she would be fine returning to her apartment , but truth be told , she really didnt want .

to be alone .

Okay , Nan relented .

Do you think we can talk later ? Chester finally asked , breaking the silence between them .

His voice was smooth and it warmed Nans insides .

But then the memory of him with those other women clouded her mind and that hurt returned in a second .

I think youve said all you needed to say , Nan said as she grabbed her belongings , her eyes anywhere but on her mate .

Unless you plan to reject me later , then I dont think we have much to say to each other .

Then she paused and glanced up at him , her heart in her throat , a question on her lips she knew she needed to ask .

Chester ? Do you plan to reject me ,

Chester didnt bother answering her question ; I think he wie too stunned to even speak .

He wasnt prepared for Nan to ask that , and he wasnt prepared to make that kind of decision .

Despite her trying to keep the pain out of her eyes and voice , it was still there .

It was clear to me , and it was probably clear to Chester as well .

The car was quiet ; Nan refused to sit in the front seat , so I sat in the front seat while Chester drove .

He kept stealing glances at Nan through the rearview mirror and she was trying everything she could to not meet his eyes , but I knew she could feel his gaze on her for most of the drive .

Chester parked his car in his usual parking space on the side of the mansion and waited a moment before turning off the engine .

Nan didnt waste any time .

The second the car was in park , she was jumping out of the vehicle .

I waited a moment to see what Chester would do , secretly hoping that he would go after her .

But he just watched her as she hurried towards the front door .

She hates me , he whispered , his eyes clouded .

She doesnt hate you .

Its not possible .

Shes your mate , I assured him .

Give her some time .

How much time ? He asked , pulling his eyes away from the now closed door to the mansion and turning to face me .

She wont even look at me , Judy .

Ive never seen you so torn up about a woman before , I teased , trying to lighten the mood .

It was no secret that Chester was a playboy .

He liked having fun ; almost every weekend hes out with another woman and it drives Harper crazy .

When he is home , hes either in the kitchen cooking or in Harpers room .

I always thought that once Chester decided to get his head out of his ass , it would be Harper that he settles down with .

Im sure Harper was feeling the same way , at least she had hoped that it would be her that he settled down with .

None of us predicted that he would find his mate and I certainly didnt predict that it would end up being my best friend .

What do you plan on doing ? I finally asked .

Chester sighed and stared down at his hands .

I dont know , he admitted after a short pause .

Are you going to reject her ? A low growl escaped his lips before he could stop himself and for a second , his wolf flashed in his eyes .

One thing was for sure , the thought of rejection upset his wolf .

So , it was clear that his wolf wanted his mate , it was the man who Wasnt sure .

I dont know … Chester repeated .

I never thought I would ever have a mate .

I never thought Id have to make such a decision .

Well , you better make it fast before you lose her forever , told him as I pushed the car door open .

You already broke her heart .

Either rip the band aid all the way off or you better start patching her back together .

I hate seeing Chapter 0252 her like this , Chester , and I hate that its you thats making her like this .

Without another word , I left the car .

I quickly hurried towards the mansion and inside .

I looked around the vast space in search of Nan .

She went upstairs , one of the maids answered my unspoken question .

I smiled gratefully at her and hurried up the stairs and into my room .

Sure enough , Nan was curled up on my bed , a pillow pressed to her chest and tears streaming down her cheeks .

How long have you known ? Nan asked without even looking at me .

I stepped further into the the door behind me .

room a and closed Known what ? I asked , playing stupid .

That Chester was my mate , Nan asked , rolling her tear filled eyes .

You clearly know the truth .

I sighed and nodded .

After you left the other day , I told her , biting my lower lip .

I figured it out because of how Chester was acting .

She nodded and turned her face to look up at me ; her face was red and blotchy from crying .

I always wanted to find my mate , I just didnt think he would end up being such a playboy , she murmured I sat down on the bed beside her .noveldrama

Chester isnt so bad once you get to know him , I told her , Yeah , he has his moments .

But hes a really nice guy .

He went on a date with Becky from my favorite boutique , Nan muttered .

Thats how I met him the first time .

I swallowed , remembering that Nan mentioned meeting her mate .

But she was intoxicated when she told me that and never actually went into details .

I also remember Nan mentioning going into the city to get a dress for the frat party we went to .

My stomach twisted .

She met Chester that night and thats what drove her to drink so much during the party .

He saw me , and I knew he recognized me as his mate just as I recognized him , she continued, more tears spilling down her cheeks .

But he still left with her .

He chose her over me … Im sure it wasnt like that , I said , trying to reason with Her .

He was probably just in shock , and he also made a commitment to someone else that night .

He most likely didnt want to just leave he

r 0253 So , instead , he left me ? His mate ? Nan asked , her eyes growing wide as she stared up at me .

How does that make sense , Judy ? I was quiet for a moment , not really sure how to answer her I dont know , I admitted .

Its all too much right now .

Im sorry you have to deal with this .

She sighed and threw the pillow to the side .

I just dont want to think about it anymore , she said , shaking her head as she wiped at her eyes .

Lets talk about you instead .

1 smiled .

What about me ? I asked .

She rolled her eyes .

Oh , please .

Im not stupid , Judy .

You are living in his mansion .

You already told me youve been sleeping -together , but I think theres more to it .

You have actual feelings for him and its obvious he has feelings for you too .

What are you talking about ? I asked , feeling heat creeping across my cheeks .

We are just having a bit of fun .

We both agreed its just a show .

Its not that serious .

A bit of fun ? Seriously , Judy ? Hes letting you live in his mansion , she said , waving around at the vast space .

You are pretty much a princess right now .

I couldnt help but laugh .

Im not a princess , I said , swatting at her arm .

And Gavin has barely been here in the last few days .

I couldnt keep the bitterness out of my tone as I spoke ; the smile slowly faded from my lips .

What do you mean ? Nan asked with a frown .

Is everything okay ? I shrugged and nibbled on my lower lip .

I dont know , I admitted .

One minute he cant get enough of me and the next , he doesnt want to spend any time with me .

He keeps canceling our plans whenever Irene cries for him .

Irene is causing problems again ? Nan asked , her brows raised .

I nodded and then I sighed .

Shes his daughter , so I cant fault him for choosing her .

But its just constant .

Every time shes in a bad mood or has sniffles , he cancels our plans to tend to her .

I havent seen him in days and when I do see him while Im tutoring Matt , he blows me off .

Claiming hes too busy to talk .

I dont even think hes sleeping at the villa .

Which makes me wonder wheres been sleeping if not at the Vill and not- with me .

I was rambling , but I couldnt help myself .

I was so confused about what was happening that it was making the words spill from my mouth .noveldrama

Hes Gavin Landry .

Hes probably just busy , Nan suggested , a worried frown marring her lips .

Im sure its .

hothing to worry too much about .

Dont stress over it .

I could say the same to you , I teased .

You are worried about your mate , and Im worried about a guy Im sleeping with .

What happened to us ? ~ Chapter 0253 Is this what growing up is ? Nan asked , her nose crinkling Because I dont like it .

Too many emotions .

I laughed and wrapped an arm around her as she rested her head on my shoulder .

Im not a fan either , I admitted .

But I dont think what Im doing is grown up .

This is my own fault for thinking I can separate my feelings .

Nan sighed .

I wish I could separate my wolf from me sometimes because its her feelings that Im conflicted over , she admitted .

I knew exactly how she felt ; when Ethan left me for Irene , wanted nothing to do with him .

I wanted to walk away , but my wolf was the one who kept me grounded and waiting for him to come around .

She held onto the hope that our mate would return , but I didnt want him to return after what he did .

Our wolves only know one thing and thats our mates belong to us and only us … they would never want another .

Focusing on Nan and Chester was a good distraction from my own problems .

I should tell you something , I told her , breaking the long stretch of silence .

She lifted her head to look at me .

You can tell me anything , she assured me with a warm smile .

It was nice to see her smiling again , despite all she had gone through these last few days .

I was nominated to participate in the Gamma Competition Her eyes grew wide .

Judy , thats incredible ! She gasped .

Congratulations ! Thats everything youve wanted ! Thanks , I said .

This was the first time I said these words out loud to anyone .

I wanted Gavin to be the first one 1 told , but hes been MIA for days .

Its across the country , so Ill be gone for a few weeks .

Her face fell suddenly .

Oh , she breathed .

So , youre leaving ? I nodded , nibbling on my lower lip ..

I leave next week , I admitted .

She nodded , her shoulders sagging .

Im going to miss you .

Im not sure what Ill do without out , she murmured .

But maybe some time away would do you some good .

That was when I had an idea .

Yeah , it would , I told her , then I turned to look at her .

And it would do you some good too .

Come with me .

hapter 0254 Judys POV You want me to go with you ?? Nan asked , her eyes wide I nodded .

Yes , I told her .

We would only be gone for a few weeks .

And I think it would do us both some good to get away for a bit .

Are you sure ? She asked , worry and fear in her eyes .

I dont want to impose .

I You could never impose , Nan , I assured her .

Plus , I dont want to go alone .

A grin spread across her lips .

I do have a ton of PTO I havent used , she told me .

And its during school vacation so you wont be missing anything , I told her , nudging her gently .

Come on , Nan .

Say yes .

She laughed and then nodded .

Okay , yes ! For the remainder of the night , we talked about everything we had missed these last few days .

It was nice to have my best friend back , and the more we talked and planned for our getaway , the more excited we both became .

I read to her the email that I received about the place where the competition is being held .

Its a tropical location and it looked so nice .

We were staying at a nice resort , completely paid for by the sponsors of the event .

The only thing Nan needed to do was get a plane ticket and a new bathing suit Thankfully , the seat right next to me was available and she was able to book the seat without any issues before the night ended .

Chester hadnt bothered us for the rest of the night , and I couldnt help but wonder if he was okay .

I went to check on him at some point during the night while Nan slept , but he wasnt in the kitchen and one of the night warriors mentioned seeing him leaving not too long after we returned .

I figured he needed some space , so I left him alone for the night .

Nan ended up leaving early in the morning so she could get home and shower before her late morning classes .

I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen only to find Chester and Harper in a heated argument .

How could you choose her over me ? Harper asked through her teeth .

After all weve been through together ? Ive waited for you for long enough … I never asked you to wait for me , Chester said , shaking his head .

I thought you wanted to keep our relationship , and our work separate .

Why are you bothering me in the kitchen ? Because you wont talk to me otherwise , Harper cried .

Is not fair , Chester ! You arent acting fair , Harper , Chester said , turning to face her .

I found my mate .

You were once my friend , Harps .

You should be happy for me .

Im in love with you , Haper said , folding her arms across her chest .

I thought you were feeling something for me too .

But I guess I was wrong .

Η Look , I enjoyed hooking up .

But it cant happen again .

Not while Im trying to figure out what to do about my apter 1254 mate .noveldrama

Well , you have a bit of time to figure it out , I said , interrupting their conversation .

Harper tensed when I approached and then I sat at the counter , grabbing the coffer that Chester had waiting for me .

What do you mean ? Chester asked , a frown decorating his lips .

I was nominated for the Gamma Competitions , I told him after I took a sip of the coffee .

Im leaving in a week .

Its across the country and Ill be gone for a few weeks .

And what does that have to do with Nan ? Chester asked , His brows pinching together .

Shes coming with me , I answered .

His face paled immediately Shes what ? He asked , nearly shouting .

Why ?? She needed to get away and clear her head , so I suggested she come with me .

She bought her ticket last night .

I could see the struggle in Chesters eyes as he battled with his wolf .

for her own He didnt like the idea of his mate running away to a different country , but I think this would be good for her and soon , Chester will think so too .

Its whats best for the two of them as a pair .

They need to figure out their shit separately before they join together , So , you have time to figure it out , I continued .

Dont worry , Chester .

Ill take care of her .

He looked as if he wanted to argue , but he pressed his mouth in a thin line and nodded .

Deep down , he knew it was for the best .

I had never seen him look so serious before .

It made me chuckle .

I didnt have any classes today , so I went to the Landry Villa a bit early .

I was hoping to be able to speak with Gavin and tell him that I was leaving for the Gamma competition in a week .

A part of me hoped hed want to go with me as well , but there was another part of me that knew that he wouldnt .

Is Gavin here ? I asked the butler , Adam .

He shook his head .

He hadnt been here all night , he told me .

I think he spent another night at the office .

My heart fell into my stomach .

Why was he avoiding coming home ? Was it because of me ? Oh , I was going to tell him that Im going to be gone for a few weeks .

Im leaving next week for the gamma competition , I told him .

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Chapter 0255 Adam narrowed his eyes .

Its kind of short notice , dont you think ? He asked , raising his brows .

1 folded my arms across my chest .

I didnt really have a lot of notice , I told him .

But this kind of a big deal .

I cant pass up the opportunity .

After a brief pause , Adam nodded .

Ill let the Alpha know , Adam said .

Hes finally allowing me to speak again .

Next week is school vacation so its not like Master Matthew needs a tutor during those weeks .

1 nodded and thanked him before going to search for Matt , However , I was stopped by Irene who hurried down the steps .

Her eyes were wet , and I knew she had been crying .

She froze when she saw me , and she wiped her eyes with the back of her hand .

Oh, Judy … she breathed .

You are early .

I didnt have much going on today , I admitted .

I figured Id come early and get a head start .

Things were strained between us no doubt ; I knew she no longer thought of me as a friend , and truth be told , after these last few weeks , I no longer thought of her as one either .

But something in my stomach twisted when I saw the pained look in her eyes and her pale features .

She was letting herself go ; it was clear from her weight loss that she hadnt been eating and shed been crying a lot .

I sighed , relenting .

Is everything okay , Irene ? I asked her , hating that I still cared so much .

She was quiet for a moment , shuffling in her feet before she lifted her gaze to meet mine .

Can I ask you something ? She asked me .

I nibbled my lower lip nervously as I nodded .

Of course , I replied .

What happened with you and Ethan ? I was surprised by her question and my brows raised .

What ? I asked her .

What happened ? She asked again .

Why did you break up ? Tell me the truth , Judy .

I thought about lying to her , knowing the truth would confuse and maybe even hurt her .

But the reason why Irene hated me so much was because I lied to her in the first place , and I didnt want to pile on more lies .

He cheated one me with you , I told her without batting an eye .

What ? She whispered ; her voice filled with horror .

He met you and your father at a conference , right ? I said with a shrug .

He fell in love with you , and he left me .

He and I were already marked and mated for two years at that point .

Every time hes with you , I can feel the pain of our bond severing .

It wont go away until he marks you , which wont happen until after you get married .

But yeah , thats what happened .

He met you , and he left me .

1/2 Chapter 0255 She let out a breath of air that Im sure shes been holding since she originally asked that question .

She looked so defeated and gutted by my confession .

I wanted to tell her the rest of the story , about how Ethan had been trying to get me to be his dirty little mistress because he wanted to have his cake and eat it too .

I wanted tell her that he didnt love her and was only using her to get close to her father .

I wanted to tell her how hes been blackmailing me and Im pretty sure hes the reason my father is in prison with loan sharks after him .

But my mouth was locked shut and I could get those words out .

She was going through enough right now and she didnt need all of that too .

Besides , its not like Im lying to her by not telling her that information .

I answered her question and thats all that was required of me at that moment .

Unless she asked anything more , I didnt need to tell her anything else .

Im sorry I had to be the one to tell you that , Irene .

And Im sorry I didnt tell you sooner , I told her , truly meaning that apology .

She didnt say anything ; she stared at a spot on the ground , completely unmoving .

Are you okay ? I asked after a long silence .

She blinked a few times as if she was remembering where she was .

Um , I dont know … she admitted in a hoarse whisper .

I had no idea … I sighed , hating that she was so upset and hated that I cared so much about it , but I couldnt help myself .

She was once my friend and she is Gavins daughter , there was a part of me that still felt connected to her .

1 I know I might be the last person you want to talk to .

But if you need anything , Im here , I told her , trying my best at a reassuring smile .

I turned to walk away , not sure what more to say and needing to find Matt for our daily lessons .

Plus , I didnt think Irene truly wanted to talk to me any further ; she was just in shock and once she recovered , she would remember that she thought of me as an enemy .noveldrama

I think hes cheating on me , she blurted , halting my steps completely .

Chapter 0256 Judys POV I was stunned by her words and 1 slowly turned to look at her .

She was looking anywhere but at me .

Her hands fidgeted with the ends of her blouse and her breathing was heavier than usual .

What ? I asked her , narrowing my eyes .

I think hes cheating on me , she repeated , her tone breathy .

I thought she was about to go into a panic attack .

I went to his house because I had barely seen him in days and there was a woman standing outside his house .

She looked like she was going to knock , but when she saw me , she left .

A woman ? I asked , my chest twisting Do you know who it was ? Irene shook her head .

No , Ive never seen her before .

What did she look like ? I asked .

Irene thought about it for a moment , a clouded expression falling over her face as realization consumed her .

She narrowed her eyes at me , that bitter look Ive gotten accustomed to these last few weeks returning to her face .

It was as if she had just remembered who she was speaking to and now her guard was back up .

The look was so deadly and out of pocket that I instinctively took a step back.noveldrama

She looked like you , she said bitterly .

I need to leave .

Without another word , she walked back up the stairs .

I frowned as I stared after her .

That was strange , I thought to myself .

I brushed the thought out of my head and spent the rest of the day with Matt , tutoring him and then giving him more combat and defense lessons .

I thought Gavin would have at least made one appearance today , but he didnt return to the Villa .

By the time I left for the evening , the sun had set , and I was exhausted .

Leroy was the one who brought me home ; when I asked him if he heard from Gavin , he gave me a vague answer and said that the Alpha had been busy and that I shouldnt worry too much about him .

Busy with what ? I asked him .

He didnt reply , which made me even more suspicious .

Could it be because there was someone else in his life ? Was he sleeping with another woman and now he was spending all his time with her ? 1 thought about Skyla ….

maybe he had decided to get with her after all .

The thought made me sick to my stomach .

A part of me wanted to go to his office and find out whats been going on and where hes been .

But another part of me didnt want to face the rejection that would inevitably come .

I decided to let it go for now and hoped that he would come to me when he was ready .

He didnt .

Its been a week , and he still hasnt come to me .

I was leaving tomorrow morning and Gavin still had no idea about it .

At least I didnt think he did .

Adam did say he 7/2 Chapter 0256 would tell Gavin , but I hadnt heard a thing from either of them ..

I spent the entire day packing and talking on the phone with Nan who was also packing .

She hadnt spoken to Chester since that awkward car ride home and Chester hadnt mentioned anything about it either .

Hes been quieter than usual , and he hasnt been spotted around Harper much .

They both drowned themselves in work and kept their heads down .

Irene hadnt spoken to me since last week ; shes been clearly avoiding me .

I wondered if she was embarrassed about what she had confessed to me .

Matt was upset when I told him that today would be our last training session for the next few weeks , but he was excited that I was nominated to participate in the Gamma competition , and he promised to watch me on TV when it was broadcast .

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I had to admit , I was excited to be getting away for a few weeks and even more excited to be participating in this competition .

I was also incredibly nervous , which came to no surprise tehnyone .

This was everything I had wanted and worked towards for so long .

My future came down to this competition and I couldnt blow it .

My professors think that Im more than ready and my family and friends are all supporting me , but the one person I wanted to support me the most , was MIA .

My heart lurched at the thought of Gavin and how hes been avoiding me these last few weeks .

At least , thats what it seemed like .

As I was sparring with Matt , my thoughts got away from me .

I knew it was a bad idea to be sparring with him while my mind wasnt completely focused , but I told myself that it would be okay .

That I was good enough to still do my job .

It wasnt like me to make any mistakes , and I wasnt planning on doing so today .

However , I messed up greatly while showing him a new move Ive been working on with the bow and arrow .

My aim was completely off , and I didnt realize Matt had moved from his current position .

As soon as the arrow flew from the air and I saw Matt in sight , I screamed out for him to move .

But it was too late .

Mans scream pierced through the night air .

I dont remember running towards him , but soon , I was kneeling on the ground , grabbing at his leg which was now covered in blood with an arrow sticking out of it .

My fingers trembled as I attempted to stop the bleeding , too afraid to remove the arrow , not wanting it to further any damage .

I had never seen Matt cry and scream so much before but as I looked at his paling face , I saw streaks of tears washing over his features and his lips trembling as he grabbed a hold of me , not wanting me to leave him .

Thankfully , it was a flesh wound and despite not having a wolf yet , Matt would still heal fast from a wound like this .

But he still needed medical attention and fast .

Mathew !! I heard Irene screaming as she ran towards us .

How long had she been there for ? Before I could ask her , she shoved me away from Matt and I fell onto my backside , startled by her sudden force .

You bitch ! Look what you did to my brother ! I saw the whole thing !! You shot him !! N … no , I.

My voice faded .

I didnt know what to say .

Its not like I could deny it .

I wasnt paying attention and misaimed .

I shot Matt in the leg with an arrow .

It could have been so much worse than it was … it could have been deadly .

I was careless .

We need to get him to a hospital , Irene said , panic clear in her tone .

I reached into my bag and grabbed my phone ; I felt stupid for not doing this sooner , but everything happened so fast that I didnt have time to react properly .

My hands were covered in blood as I swiped across the scream and attempted to dial the emergency hotline .

I was numb to the world and barely even remembered the conversation that took place on the phone .

I was seated Chapter 0257 against a tree , my phone still in hand .

The call had ended , and I couldnt pull my eyes away from Matt and the blood that seeped into the ground beneath him .

Irene was holding him , attempting to stop the blood as well .

She too was afraid to pull the arrow out of his leg , but he was losing blood fast and he was getting paler with each breath he took .

Chapter 0258 Chapter 0258 I had no idea what to do at that moment ; I was helpless , and all my Gamma training had gone out the window .

What happened ? Gavin asked as he rushed towards us .noveldrama

I hadnt even known he was home .

He must have heard the commotion from inside .

He was by Matts side before I could blink .

He ripped off his shirt so he could use it to tie around the wound on Matts leg and stop the bleeding .

I blinked and saw that the arrow was on the ground now .

When did he remove the arrow ? He worked effortlessly as he tied the shirt around Matts leg It was Judys fault , Irene said through her teeth , pointing at me .

She did this .

She shot Matt .

Gavin finally turned to look at me as if he was just noticing me for the first time ; his eyes were dark , and his lips were pressed in a thin line as he fought to control his angry wolf .

He studied my face for a moment and then his eyes drifted across my body , noticing the blood on my shirt and hands .

Is I this true ? He asked me , his tone growly and sending a chill down my spine .

His gaze lifted and he met my eyes again .

I … I tried to speak , but my voice came out as a whisper and barely audible .

Yes , its true , Irene snapped .

I saw the whole thing .

She did this on purpose .

Shes dangerous , Daddy ! This is the second time Matt got hurt in her care !!! A low pro growl escaped Gavins throat ; I wasnt sure if he was growling at me or Irene , but his eyes never left mine .

Neither of us said anything but allowed Irenes words to sink in .

I could hear the sirens close by and I was relieved that they were finally there .

I want you to leave , he said after a short pause .

Dont come back .

His words were detached , and I could see the pure rage and hatred on his face .

I swallowed the lump in my throat ; he didnt have to tell me twice .

I quickly stood and wiped the tears out of my eyes .

I hadnt even realized I was crying until that moment .

Blood smeared on my cheeks as I did so , My entire body trembled .

He had never looked at me like that before .

My heart shattered in a million pieces and my wolf had her head buried in shame .

My legs wouldnt work ; I knew I needed to leave … but I couldnt will my legs to cooperate .

Im so sorry , I whispered to a trembling Matt who was clinging to Gavin with all his strength .

Im so sorry … I said again , not sur what more to say to him but needing him to know that this was a complete accident .

Yeah , it could have been worse , and he could have been killed , but he wasnt .

He was going to be okay and soon the ambulance would be here and take him to the hospital .

He was already getting some color back on his cheeks and his trembling wasnt as bad .

I opened my mouth to say something more .

Go ! Gavin barked , making me flinch and shut my mouth even further .

I felt his Alpha powers washing over me , which startled me because he had never used his Alpha powers on me before .

Despite my legs feeling wobbly , I had no other choice but to leave .

Without another word , I ran from the villa .

hapter 0259 Gavins POV Why are you avoiding going home ? Taylor asked , sitting in the seat in front of my desk .

Why do you think ? I asked , narrowing my eyes at my Bela He shrugged .

Its been over a week , and you are barely there , Taylor said .

Is it because of Judy ? I furrowed my brows .

I What ? No , of course not , I said shaking my head .

Why would I be avoiding Judy ? Because you hadnt been seeing her as often as you normally did , Taylor said , a sly smile creeping along his lips .

You can deny it all you want , but I know you go to the other mansion to see her .

Youve been sleeping with her ever since that gala .

I was there , remember ? You kicked me out of the car so you could fool around .

I sighed and leaned back in my chair .

Im not avoiding her .

I am keeping her at a distance though .

Irene made it clear that she didnt want me to see Judy .

So , youre doing this because Irene said so ? Taylor asked .

Im doing this out of respect for my family , I replied .

Judy knows my kids come first .

I assure you , theres no hard feelings .

And youre sure about that ? I was quiet for a moment , thinking about the look on Judys face every time I canceled plans these last couple of weeks .

My chest tightened at the thought of her disappointment .

I told Taylor my reasoning was because of Irene but that wasnt the full truth .

Sure , Irene made things a bit more difficult these last couple of weeks , but I could manage it .

My main concern was Levi Churchill being in my pack .

If he knew about my relationship with Judy , he would use that against me .

It was better if I kept away from her until he was gone .

Yes , Im sure , I murmured .

Okay , so if you arent staying away from your villa to avoid Judy .

Then why are you ? Taylor asked , raising his brows .

There must be more to the story .

Youve literally been sleeping here .

He glanced at the couch on the far side of the office which still contained my pillow and blanket .

He was right , I had been sleeping at my office .

I had been avoiding going home , but it wasnt because of Judy .

Irene has been impossible lately , I admitted .

Shes acting way needier than usual and Im not sure whats going on with her .

I just needed a break .

So , youre avoiding your own daughter ? Taylor asked .

Thats even worse .

I groaned .

Dont make me fire you , I warned .

He laughed .

You and I both know you wont , Taylor said as he stood to his feet .

Im going to leave for the night .

I have a date with my mate .

But let me leave you with some advice .noveldrama

o home , Gavin .

Deal with your shit and stop sleeping in your office .

Ill send another driver here to come get you After a minute , Taylor was gone , and I was left to think about what he had said .

I knew I couldnt stay in my office forever ; I did have children at home I needed to see and plus , maybe I should talk to Judy and tell her the reason .

why I had been so distant .

It wasnt because of her ; it was because I wasnt sure where she stood when it came to me and my children , not to mention the whole Levi thing .

just wanted to do what was best for everyone and right now , continuing our sexual relationship wasnt what was best .

It was confusing for everyone involved .

True to his words , Taylor sent Leroy to take me home .

The second I got home ; I heard screaming coming from the training grounds .

I ran as fast as I could and I saw Irene leaning over Matt , talking to him and trying to calm him .

But he was crying and there was blood everywhere .

Chapter 0260 1 was seeing fucking red ! Who had attacked my nephew ? My first thought was Levi ; had he somehow gotten access to my villa ? 1 ran towards him and fell to the ground beside him ; I didnt think I just acted .

It was a flesh wound ; after a quick examination of the arrow , I knew it would be safe to pull out as long as I stopped the bleeding right away .

That was exactly what I did ; 1 pulled my shirt off and used that as a bandage to keep him from bleeding out .

I could already hear the sirens in the far distance and knew they were heading in our direction .

As I worked on stopping the bleeding , I asked Irene what had happened and that was when she told me that it was Judy who shot Matt with the arrow .

That was when I noticed her for the first time ; Judy sat against the tree ; she was in a daze , staring at Matt with a clouded expression and blood all over her .

She met my eyes , tears in glistening in them .

Rage and disappointment .

That was how I was feeling as I stared into her eyes .

How could she let something like this happen ?! How dare she put Matthew in harms way like this .

I knew she couldnt have done this on purpose , but still .noveldrama

She was acting carelessly and now Matt was injured .

Yes , I knew he would be okay because it was only a flesh wound , and these arrows didnt contain any actual silver .

He would heal in no time with proper medical treatment , but Jody was supposed to protect him from this kind of thing .

It could have been so much worse if it shot anywhere else on his body .

I trusted her and she broke that trust .

I spoke without thinking ; I let my anger and rage take over completely and all I saw when I looked at her was red .

The EMTs quickly removed my shirt from around Matts leg and patched him with actual bandages .

They said that he wouldnt need to go to the hospital because he was already healing thanks to his Alpha bloodline .

They gave him some pain medication and told me that he would need to rest for a couple of days .

I carried a sleepy Matt , thanks to the pain medication , to his bedroom so he could sleep for the night .

He looked so pale and fragile at that moment .

My heart twisted painfully in my chest as I stared down at him .

He didnt deserve this , and I was furious that it had happened , but I also knew it wasnt on purpose .

Judy wouldnt have done this on purpose ; the expression she gave me when I ordered her to leave … she flinched as if she was afraid , I would hit her .

I needed to get to the bottom of what truly happened .

I knew Irene was downstairs , so I left Matts room and went straight for the parlor , following her scent .

Irene was seated on the couch with her arms wrapped around her body when I walked in .

She looked up at me and I could see the tears in her eyes .

Hows Matt ? She asked , nearly jumping off the couch .

Hes asleep .

But hes going to be fine .

He just needs to rest I told her .

She lowered herself back into the seat and sighed with relle 1/2 Chapter 0266 Thank goddess , she whispered , resting her head on the couch cushion behind her .

I sat beside her , both of us remaining quiet for a moment .

Im going ot be gone for a few weeks .

Im leaving tomorrow night , I told her .

She nodded .

The Gamma competition , right ? She asked .

I nodded .

Beta Taylor will remain here .

Hell take care of business and you two , I told her .

Dad , I dont need a babysitter , she said , rolling her eyes .

Itll still make me feel better knowing hes here to watch over you , I said .

Plus , with Matt recovering , you could use the extra help .