Chapter 0036 Nan only rolled her eyes and made her way over to me , wrapping her arms around me and pulling me in for a hug .


    Are you okay ? she asked me , her voice low and for my eats alone .


    I nodded , feeling the burning sensation of unshed tears in the back of my eyes .


    I refused to let them fall right here though ; I wasnt going to let my peers see me break .


    Yeah , it was just a misunderstanding , I told her .


    Did Gavin do anything to help ? She asked .


    I raised my brow , surprised by her question .


    Why would he do anything to help ? I asked , trying not to sound too awkward She smirked and nudged my shoulder as we made our way through the dining hall and toward an empty table .


    Because he ran after you guys so fast ; barking orders at his Beta to find information out on Carol , she exined .


    He looked pissed , and I have a feeling its because he wanted to protect his darling Judy .


    I knew she was teasing , but her words caused heat to re on my cheeks .


    You are being ridiculous , I murmured .


    Im not his darling Judy .


    We almost slept together once and havent spoken about it since .


    Whatever you say , she chuckled .


    A waitress stopped by the table and handed us a ss of champagne .


    Just what I needed right now , a little alcohol .


    I took a long and steady sip of the drink , wincing at the bitter taste .


    I really wasnt a fan of champagne , but I needed something to take the edge off .


    Lets just enjoy the rest of the party , she said , giving me a faint smile .


    He didnt revoke your reward , did he ? I shook my head .


    No , he didnt , I answered .


    But I never got to make my speech .


    Im kind of bummed about that .


    Im sorry that bitch ruined your mornent , Nan pouted .


    Karma wille back around and bite her in the ass .


    Im sure of it .


    I took another long sip of the champagne until the ss was empty .


    I need another one of these , I murmured .


    Its an open bar , she said , motioning towards the bar .


    Its sponsored by the Landry Foundation , as is this entire award ceremony .


    I found gh the grapevine that Gavin is a huge shareholder in this school .


    He pretty much owns the ce .


    I raised my brows at her words ; this was new information to me as well .


    I walked over to the bar to get another drink .


    Congrattions on the reward , a man said from beside me .


    When I turned , I saw Alpha Edward seated beside me .


    Alpha Edward was an Alpha to a smaller nearby pack , and he also always attended these types of ceremonies , as did a ton of other nearby Alphas if they had pack members who were candidates .


    Chapter 006 You dont think Im unworthy ? I asked , feeling the impact of the alcohol as I continued to sip my drink .


    I think if anyone deserved this reward , it would be you , he said , winking at me .


    I was rooting for you .


    I appreciate that , Alpha , I told him .


    One of the candidates belonged to Edwards park , so Im surprised he was rooting for me and not her .


    But I chose not to say anything about it .


    Can I buy you another drink ? He asked .


    Its an open bar .


    Then , let me order you another drink , he rephrased .


    I was on my second ss and already feeling a bit dizzy , but wasnt going to pass up the offer , I just wanted to numb the pain and embarrassment , Yes , that would be great .


    Thank you , I told him .


    Can we get thedy something a little stronger ? She seems to need it , He said to the bartender .


    How about a tequ shot ? Iknew that was a dangerous road to travel , but I found mys If nodding my head , not fully caring that I was probably making a huge mistake ,