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Gavins POV The rage I felt when I saw Ethans family tormenting Judy was beyond what I had ever felt in my life .

I was honestly surprised that I was able to control myself .

Staying at this barbeque wasnt something I wanted to do , but Judy pleaded with me to let it go for right now and I wasnt going to leave without her .

I watched her mingling with a few girls her age , and she looked rather uncomfortable .

Her cheeks turned a bright shade of pink , I used my Lycan hearing to listen to their conversation , completely ignoring what Raymond Cash was saying on the other side of me .

It must be really embarrassing for you to watch your fated mate with another she wolf , one of the girls said .

Im surprised you bothered showing up , the other said .

I let out a small growl , which seemed to startle the table I was sitting at .

It brought me back to the current moment and I saw eyes on me .

I cleared my throat and forced a smile .

I apologize , I said as I stood to my feet .

If youll excuse me for a minute .

I wasnt sure what I was going to do , but I couldnt sit there , and watch Judy be embarrassed over what these pointless she wolves were saying to her .

I walked towards them as they continued their conversation and without thinking , I draped an arm around Judys shoulders .

Ladies , I said to them , making their jaw drop .

If you dont mind , Im going to steal Miss Montague .

A… Alpha Gavin Landry ? One of them stammered , her eyes large as she stared up at me .

I … Its an honor … I stared at her with indifference , without replying .

The other girl was looking between Judy and me , her eyes quizzical .

I wasnt aware you and Judy knew one another , she pointed out , her brows raised .

Judy went to speak , but I cut her off .

My relationship with Miss Montague isnt your concern , I told her .

If youll excuse us .

I didnt wait for Judy to argue , I pulled her along with me and went back towards the table I was seated at .

She gawked at me , her cheeks flushed red .

I could have handled that , she said , staring at the ground as we walked .

You shouldnt have to , I murmured .

We sat at the table , and I slid a plate of food in her direction .

She began to nibble without speaking a word .

Is everything okay ? Raymond asked , looking at Judy and then back at me .

I nodded .

As a Lycan , Im required to notice everything that goes on around me , I explained .

I could hear those girls being disrespectful , so I went over to offer my assistance .

I apologize , Alpha .

This is not the impression I wanted you to have for your first time in my home .

I assure you , its not always like this .

I nodded as I took a sip of my wine .

If my daughter is going to be married into this family , Ill need to establish some trust between us .

If I cant trust you with packmates , how can I trust you with my daughter ? I asked , narrowing my eyes at him .

You can trust us , he assured me .

I will prove that to you , Alpha .

Id like to see you try , I murmured .

We wont let you down , Raymond said confidently .

I nodded .

We continued to talk for the next hour and soon , people started to leave the party .

Im going to take off , Judys mother said to her .

Are you coming home with me ? Judy glanced in my direction briefly before looking at her mother .

I have to work tonight .

Ill just catch an Uber , she told her .

Her mother nodded and then hugged her .

Think about what we talked about earlier , she whispered to Judy .

We will talk more about it later .

I wondered what it was that they spoke about , but I knew it wasnt my business .

Judy looked uneasy though , but she nodded and watched as her mother left .

I couldnt help but notice Judy staring after her , seeming a bit lost in thought .

I knew this was my queue to get her out of there ; shed had enough torture for one day .

I should be going too , I said , standing to my feet .

I glanced at Judy .

Let me give you a ride .

She looked as if she was about to protest , but then she thought better of it and gave me a short nod .

Thank you , she said softly .

You arent going home with your mother ? Meredith asked with her brows raised .

Judy shook her head .

I have to go to work , she explained .

Oh , I wasnt aware you were working , Meredith said with a frown .

And what is it you do ? Im a tutor , she blurted .

I tutor a child in Alpha Landrys pack .

Which is why hes going to give me a ride .

Meredith looked at me for a moment and then back at Judy before nodding ; she didnt look completely convinced , but it wasnt on us to convince her of anything .

ני Chapter 0140 Lets go , I urged Judy as I started to walk away .

Thank you for coming , Alpha .

It was a pleasure to meet you , Meredith said as she hurried over to me .

I wish I could say the same , I murmured , shocking her .