Chapter 0140 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 ufortable .


    Her cheeks turned a bright shade of pink , I used my Lycan hearing to listen to their conversation ,pletely 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 eyesrge 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 rtionship 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 te 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 exined .


    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 youing home with me ? Judy nced 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 itter .


    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 nced 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 exined .


    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 lookpletely convinced , but it wasnt on us to convince her of anything .


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


    Thank you foring , 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 .


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