Chapter 0299 1 looked back at Mica and Jeremy who were talking among themselves .
The chosen judges sat in the front , talking amongst themselves .
Most of the audience went to greet the ones they were there to support .
Nan was frowning in the direction Judy had gone while a guy spoke her ear from beside her .
I didnt recognize the guy , but had his hand on Nans leg and my brows furrowed at the sight .
She never took me for someone who would hook up with a guy she just met .
From the way he was touching her and his close proximity , Id say they definitely hooked up .
If youll excuse me , I said to the other Lycans before I took off in the direction Judy had gone .
I found her crouching behind a tree ; she waspletely naked and covering her body with her arms .
I walked around the tree , startling her .
Are you hurt ? I asked her , kneeling in front of her .
Her face was pale , and she had little blood on her lip , along with some bruising on the uses of her body .
My chest tightened at the sight , and I had an urge to attack whoever did this to her .
An urge I suppressed immediately .
Im okay , she said softly .
You should see the other guy .
Sheughed lightly and the sound was oddly musical .
I did , I told her .
You did great out there .
Her cheeks flushed and her eyes lit up .
Really ? She asked .
I nodded .
I reached into the bag I was carrying and pulled out one of my shirts .
I keep it in there just in case , but I was d to have it so Judy could change .
When she saw it , a smile lit up her face .
Thank you , she said , taking the shirt from me and quickly pulling it on over her head .
It went down to her knees , which was perfect .
She leaned against the tree , exhaustion taking over her .
Im so tired , she whispered .
I leaned against the other side of the tree .
Its protocol to see the medic after a match , I told her .
Every one of you needs to have an exam before they can clear you to the next round .
She sighed .
Yeah , I remember they told me that during the introductory banquet , she told me .
Cant I just sleep for a little bit ? Shifting took a lot out of me .
I let out a smallugh ; it sounded foreign on my lips .
I like that , I heard her whisper .
I turned and tilted so I was looking at her from the other side of the tree .
Her eyes were closed , but she had a soft smile on her lips .
I was so close to her that if I moved another inch , my mouth would be touching her cheek .
Like what ? I asked .
Her eyes opened , not expecting that I was so close to her .
She could feel my breath brushing across her cheek and it made her nose and cheeks turn pink .
The sound of youughing , she replied , turning her head to look at me .
I dont hear it often .
Its nice when I do .
I looked into her eyes , a smile twitching at the corner of my mouth as I lifted my hand up and brushed a strand of sweat soaked hair out of her face .
I tucked the hair behind her ear , and I couldnt help but notice her leaning into the touch .
I allowed my fingers to rest on her cheek for a moment and then I used my thumb to softly caress her bottom lip , which she parted slightly .
no sex , There were no words said between us ; this was a different type of intimacy than I was used to .
There was n no cuddling … just breathing in each others energy .
I let my lips brush across hers gently , my tongue slipping into her mouth just a little .
Her eyes started to drift shut as I ran my fingers through her hair and deepened the kiss .
Gavin … she whispered hoarsely .
I kissed the corner of her chin and ran my lips down the nape of her neck.
Goosebumps formed all across her flesh and she trembled as I ran my fingers up her back beneath her shirt .
Just as I started to lift up her shirt , a twig snapped , making me jump apart so fast it could have started a fire .
Then , a voice sounded from nearby .
Judy , are you out here still ?