Chapter 253
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 .
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 253
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 .