Chapter 0038
“Gavin’s POV
Her scent of Lavender and fresh vanilla was intoxicating. Even drunk, she was oddly captivating. But she was young, almost my daughter’s age and I wasn’t someone who would take advantage of a young girl. There was a reason she decided to drink so much tonight; the last 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 Judy’s pout.
“Is that any way to greet your mother?” My mother asked.
“I’m kind of in the middle of something, “I told her, ignoring her comment.
“Aren’t 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. That’s the thanks I receive?”
I can’t 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 wasn’t that she wasn’t 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 didn’t 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. It’s 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 I’ve gone to visit with him and his family a few times. I’ve 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, It’s 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 I’m cooking a meal to welcome them.”
I sighed; it’s not that I forgot about the event, but something terrible always happens when they all get together. My mother doesn’t get along well with her sisters and her mother does nothing but criticize her. It makes my mother that much crazier.
It’s always a shitshow.
She gets
blamed for literally everything, including the fact that Sarah went off the deep end.
“I’ve remembered,” I told her after a brief silence. “I’ll be there.”
You should bring Daisy with you,” she blurted not too subtly.
“Why would I do that?”
Chapter 0038
+25 BONUS
“Because she likes you, Gavin,” my mother told me. “I always thought the two of you would make a good couple. I think it’s about time you start dating seriously now, don’t you think? Enough with these one–night stands and meaningless relationships. Daisy is a proper woman and deserves to be treated as such.”
My mother was a big advocate for Daisy Sparks, my late wife’s 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 successful woman; in another life, maybe I would give Daisy a shot. But being around her reminded me too much of my wife. They looked similar enough that it was unsettling.
My mother didn’t seem to see it that way though.
I glanced over at Judy, and I saw that she had completely fallen asleep. Her head was resting on the window and she was breathing heavily.
“I’m not interested in her,” I said in a low tone.
“I just want you to be happy, Gavin,” my mother breathed,
“My romantic life isn’t 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 Judy’s 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
