Chapter 0038 Gavins POV Her scent of Lavender and fresh vani 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 to drink so much tonight ; thest thing she needed was someone , old enough to be her father , to have his way with her .


    I already saved her from one creep I refused to be another ..


    I was almost grateful that my phone rang , interrupting wherever this was about to lead .


    But when I saw the caller , I internally groaned .


    I pushed Judy slightly so she would give me some space as I swiped across the screen .


    Yes ? I said into the phone , ignoring Judys pout .


    Is that any way to greet your mother ? My mother asked .


    Im kind of in the middle of something , I told her , ignoring herment .


    Arent you always , she murmured .


    Too busy to speak with your mother .


    I gave birth to you and raised you , but you are too busy to take my calls .


    Thats the thanks I receive ? I cant help but roll my eyes .


    What is it you want , Mom ? I asked , trying to keep the annoyance out of my tone .


    My mother had a way of bringing out my aggravation .


    It wasnt that she wasnt a good mom ; we were pretty close growing up , though I was much closer to my father than anything .


    My mother was always pushy though and she didnt stop until she got her way .


    The day my father passed away , it only caused things to be worse .


    She clung to me like I was her saving grace ; I suppose in a way , I was .


    I was there for her when she needed me the most .


    Its not like my sister , Sarah , really cared about anything or anybody other than herself .


    She was too busy drowning her sorrows in a bottle of whiskey and taking drugs her abusive boyfriend would give her Meanwhile , my younger brother , Noah , moved to a different country to be with his mate about 19 or 20 years ago , and the two of them are currently raising a new family together .


    Noah checks in once in a while and Ive gone to visit with him and his family a few times .


    Ive even taken Matt and Irene to visit with them a couple of different times .


    But my mother never bothered to visit them ; she resented him for leaving for 20 or so years and nothing he said would ever change her mind .


    My mother was a stubborn woman and since my father died a few years ago , Its only gotten worse .


    I was only calling to remind you about our family dinner tomorrow , she told me .


    Your grandparents , along with my sisters and brother will be in town Im cooking a meal to wee them .


    I sighed ; its not that I forgot about the event , but something terrible always happens when they all get together .


    My mother doesnt get along well with her sisters and her mother does nothing but criticize her .


    It makes my mother that much crazier .


    Its always a shitshow .


    She gets med for literally everything , including the fact that Sarah went off the deep end .


    Ive remembered , I told her after a brief silence .


    Ill be there .


    You should bring Daisy with you , she blurted not too subtly .


    Why would I do that ? Chapter 0038  Because she likes you , Gavin , my mother told me .


    I always thought the two of you would make a good couple .


    I think its about time you start dating seriously now , dont you think ? Enough with these one night stands and meaningless rtionships .


    Daisy is a proper woman and deserves to be treated as such .


    My mother was a big advocate for Daisy Sparks , myte wifes sister .


    I was never a fan of Daisy myself , but I understood why others were .


    She was gorgeous and a famous fashion designer .


    She was a strong and sessful woman ; in another life , maybe I would give Daisy a shot .


    But being around her reminded me too much of my wife .


    They looked simr enough that it was unsettling .


    My mother didnt seem to see it that way though .


    I nced over at Judy , and I saw that she hadpletely fallen asleep .


    Her head was resting on the window and she was breathing heavily .


    Im not interested in her , I said in a low tone .


    I just want you to be happy , Gavin , my mother breathed , My romantic life isnt your concern , I told her , my voice firmed .


    I will see you tomorrow .


    Without another word , I hung up the phone .


    Turning my attention back to Judy , she was still asleep .


    Alpha , we have arrived , Leroy said as he rolled down the window separating the backseat from the front seat .


    I nodded and slid out of the backseat , making my way to Judys side , I pulled the door open , catching her before she fell out of the car .


    She weighed practically nothing when I lifted her into my arms as she rested her head on my chest and she made a satisfied noise , it went straight to my cock