Chapter 56 Judys POV Return the favor ? I asked , my heart falling deep into my stomach . What are you talking about ? He cleared his throat and straightened his posture ; the soft expression he wore for most of the day was gone completely and now it
Chapter 55 Ive known you for a while , Judy . You cant bullshit me . What do you expect me to say , Ethan ? That Im not okay ? That my mother is depressed and barely eats ? Isnt this what you wanted ? For me to suffer
Chapter 54 Judys POV The house was quiet when I returned home after having dinner at Gavins house . It was always quiet these days . The house felt so empty with my mother hiding away in her room , not a sound to be made . I put my
Chapter 53 Why are you asking ? He countered ; his eyes narrowed in her direction .. She sucked her bottom lip into her mouth and nibbled on it gently as she thought about how to answer his question . Truth be told , she wasnt sure why she wanted
Chapter 52 Third Person POV Later in the evening , Irene sat curled up on the couch , staring at her phone . Ethan told her that he would call at 8 pm and now it was 9:30 pm . She tried calling him a couple of times about a
Chapter 51 Gavin sat down at the table , and I hesitantly sat beside him . One maid scurried into the room holding a bottle of wine and another bottle of apple juice . She immediately poured Irene a glass of wine and Matt a glass of apple juice .
Chapter 50 Judys POV All three of them stared at me . Irene and Matt with smiles on their faces and Gavin with a frown . I stood in front of them with my eyes wide and my heart thuddling violently in my chest . I wasnt sure what to
Chapter 49 She opened it with eagerness and when she saw the pink gens inside , she gasped loudly , her eyes lighting up with excitement and a large smile spreading across her glossy lips . Oh , Dad ! She gasped as she wrapped her arms around me hugging
Chapter 48 Gavins POV I picked up the pink gems you requested , Beta Taylor said as I walked into the villa . He held out a long black case to me and I took it without hesitation . I opened it and smiled at the pretty string of pink
Chapter 47 I knew she was right . It took a few more minutes , but eventually , Irene found a blouse along with a skirt . I frowned at the skirt and raised my eyebrows at her . inting to my pants . My pants are fine , I
Chapter 46 Judys POV Matthew ! What have you o done ?? ho I heard Irene shrieking from the back porch steps . I hadnt even known she was there , and I wondered how long she had been watchingus for . I watched as Matts face turned pale and
Chapter 45 She put her seatbelt on , and I did the same . Then , she put the car in drive and drove off toward Gavins Villa . Im sorry if my brother is too much , she said after a beat of silence . Hes chased off every
Chapter 44 Judys POV There was clear sadness in my fathers eyes as he watched me plead for my mother . I knew it was breaking his heart that he couldnt be there with her to hold and comfort her . He used to tell me stories about the first
Chapter 43 Nan had a good idea during dinner to maybe go and see my father in prison ; perhaps he could give me some insight on how to handle his mate . I wasnt sure if that was something I was ready for . But after I got out
Chapter 42 Judys POV Irene , I greeted , thankful that I sounded stronger than I felt . I wasnt expecting to see you here . Oh , I was just getting some stuff for my upcoming wedding , she said , holding up her shopping bag . She glanced
Chapter 41 He put you to bed ? She asked , I could hear the smile in her voice . In the most nonsexual way possible , I told her . I was still fully clothed . Ouch , she murmured . What am I going to do , Nan
Chapter 40 Judys POV What in the world happened last night ? How did I end up back in my bed ? I looked around with a frown , seemed unchanged , but there was a lingering scent that caused my heart to beat rapidly in my chest My
Chapter 39 internally cursed as I walked to her front door . Her purse was on her shoulder , so I reached inside to grab a set of keys . I was surprised at how dark her house was ; it was as if nobody else lived there , but
Chapter 38 Gavins POV Her scent of Lavender and fresh vanilla was intoxicating . Even drunk , she was oddly captivating . But she was young , almost my daughters age and I wasnt someone who would take advantage of a young girl . There was a reason she decided
Chapter 37 Ill take care of you tonight , Alpha Edward told me softly , Dont worry about a thing . You just focus on having fun and forget about that terrible ceremony . I smiled , grateful to him . After my 3 ( rd ) tequila shot ,