Chapter 447
Judy’s POV
My heart stopped when I saw the picture. They looked to be in a private area in the local coffee shop near the school. They were huddled in the corner, talking privately. I couldn’t take my eyes off the image when Nan texted again.
Nan: I stopped by on my way to work and I saw them together. What do you think they are doing together?
My mind instantly went to the worst scenario. Had Ethan somehow gotten to her and now he was courting her or something? Was Sammy dumb enough to believe the things Ethan says after everything she already knows about him? I had told her about the situation with me, Ethan, and Irene.
But did he somehow twist things and make it seem like he was the good guy in the situation? My wolf whimpered at the sight our her mate with yet another woman, knowing his intentions were not good. I hated that he still affected her, that my wolf clammed up every time he was near or every time he was mentioned. It helped being around Gavin for some reason; she felt more at ease, but still, the image of him and Sammy together, made her recoil a little.
“What is it?” Gavin asked; for a moment, I had forgotten that he was sitting right next to me, driving to the villa. I thought about lying to him and saying it was nothing, but I wasn’t sure my voice could carry the lie, so I decided just to tell him the truth.
“Nan went to a coffee shop before work and she saw Sammy speaking with Ethan,” I told him, my voice carrying a hint of worry, though I tried to mask it.
Gavin glanced at me with a frown before returning his attention to the road. His villa was nearing; I could see it in the distance.
“I didn’t think they knew one another,” Gavin said, his tone carrying something I couldn’t quite figure out. “When did he return to town?”
“I’m not sure,” I replied. “It must have been recent because I didn’t hear about it until just now either.”
He thought about it for a moment and then nodded slowly.
He pulled into his villa and parked the car, turning off the engine he turned to look at me.
“Stay away from him,” he told me firmly. “I’m not sure what he’s planning, but I don’t want you involved. Understood?”
My cheeks warmed and I nodded immediately.
“I don’t want any trouble with him. My ties with him are cut; especially now that Irene is no longer in his clutches and my father is out of prison,” I say with conviction. “But I’m worried about Sammy. She’s my friend.”
“If she’s in talks with him behind your back, that isn’t a friend,” he said, his eyes narrowed.
I thought about what he had said, hating that he was right. I mean, did catch Sammy going through my things last night; was that because of Ethan? Had he asked her to snoop through my belongings?
The thought sent a wave of nausea through me, and I started to feel sick.
Gavin narrowed his eyes, scanning me carefully.
“What is it?” He asked.
“Nothing,” said a little too quickly. I made a decision to not tell Gavin about Sammy snooping through my things. I mean, he just hired me to I be the maid for the mansion didn’t want to ruin that for either of them.
“Judy-“
“I should get inside,” I say, taking off my seatbelt; his frown deepened. “Matt is waiting.”
I quickly got out of the car, glad that he didn’t reject.
I heard him getting out of the car, but I didn’t turn around to look at him. I only
hurried forward and towards the villa doors.
“Oh, hi Judy…” Theard a soft and
familiar voice saying as I entered the villa. I looked up to see Irene
descending from the stairs. Her sleek blond hair was down, and one side was tucked behind her ear. She wasn’t wearing her usual glamorous clothing; she looked more casual with a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.
She also wore no makeup, though she was naturally beautiful and didn’t need the makeup, it was still strange to see her face so… Bare.
Irene and I ended up on good terms back at the resort, but we also hadn’t talked since returning so I wasn’t really sure where we stood now.
“Hey,” I said to her, waiting for her to reach me.
“I’m sorry I haven’t spoken to you since returning,” she said, biting her lower lip. “I needed some time to think about everything. But just know, I’m not mad at you for anything.”