Chapter 0091
My heart lightened a little; I felt bad for her. She had no idea about the cruel jerk she was engaged to, but maybe she would start to understand things on her own. I brushed the thought out of my head; it wasn’t my problem or concern. I was here to do a job and that was it. My main focus was on my father and getting his debt paid so he could return to my mother, and we could be a happy family once again.
Matt and I spent the next couple of hours sparring and practicing his defense moves. Once we were finished, were both panting and covered in sweat.
“Good practice,” I praised, patting him on the back. “You’ve been improving greatly.”
“I have a great tutor,” he replied with a beaming smile. “Thanks for helping me, Judy.“.
“You should get inside and shower before dinner. I’m sure the maids are in the process of cooking it as we speak,” I told him, glancing at my watch and seeing that it was just past 5 pm.
He nodded and hurried inside. My eyes wandered over to Irene who was no longer staring at her phone; instead, she was staring at me. She had an expression on her face that I couldn’t quite read… maybe it was nervousness. Like she wanted to talk to me about something, but she was too afraid to bring it up. I figured if she wanted to talk, she would, so I turned away and started to clean up my supplies, shoving them into my bag.
I hadn’t noticed, or heard her, moving from her seat, but by the time I was done packing up my things and turning back around, she was standing right behind me. I nearly fell backward in shock.
“Sorry,” she murmured. “I didn’t mean to scare you…
She bit her lower lip and rubbed the back of her arm awkwardly as she stood in front of me. I sighed, giving in.
“Is everything okay, Irene?” I asked her. “You seem off today.”
As if she was snapping herself out of her daze, she blinked a few times and then lifted her gaze to meet mine.
“I’m not really sure. I guess I’m just confused,” she admitted. “Judy, do you want to go shopping with me tonight?”
I raised my brows.
“I don’t really have the money to go shopping,” I admitted, feeling my cheeks redden.
“It would be my treat of course,” she said hurriedly. “We can grab something for dinner too. Just the two of us.”
“Is there a reason behind it?” I asked her, raising my brows.
“No… I just need someone to talk to,” she said softly, glancing at the ground.
“I’m not sure if I’m the best one for that, Irene…” I tried to say, but she quickly stopped me.
“I don’t have anyone else, Judy,” she said quickly. “I could use some girl time… please…” she pleaded.
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Chapter 0091
My heart tugged for the girl, and I found it hard to say no, so I relented with a sigh.
“Okay, “I told her. I glanced down at my sweaty gym clothes. “I should probably change though.”
“I have clothes you can borrow!” She said, grabbing my arm. “Come on!”
She pulled me along with her and when we got inside, we nearly ran straight into Gavin. He froze at the sight of us and then his eyes darkened when he saw our interlocked arms.
“What are you two doing?” He asked, staring between the two of us.
“I’m taking Judy to change her clothes,” Irene answered before I could utter a single word. “We are going shopping and to get dinner.”
He raised his brows at his daughter and then his eyes focused on me.
“Is that so?”
I bit my lip and nodded slowly, my eyes never leaving his.
“Yes,” I answered, my voice coming out way breathier than I wanted it to.
My heart was hammering in my chest and my wolf was immediately perking up being in the presence of Gavin Landry. I had to fight to keep her under control; she was embarrassing sometimes.
Irene started to pull me away but as we stepped around Gavin, his hand wrapped around my bicep, halting me in place. His touch sent a shockwave through my system and goosebumps immediately formed on my flesh.
Irene frowned at her father.
“She’ll meet you up there,” Gavin told his daughter.
She gave me a concerned look before glaring at her father again. Eventually, she nodded and unhooked her arm from mine. She quickly hurried up the stairs. Iturned to look at Gavin who kept his gentle hold on my arm.
“Can I help you with something, Alpha?” I asked him, trying to appear innocent.
“I don’t know what game you are playing, but leave Irene out of it, “he said through his teeth.
I was a bit hurt by his words; I wasn’t trying to play any game, and it wasn’t right that he’d assume otherwise.
“I’m not sure what you are talking about,” I told him truthfully.
“You can pretend all you want, but I know women like you. You’ll step on anyone if it means getting what you want,” he murmured, his voice low and threatening. “You already have my nephew wrapped around your finger, I’m sure he’s a part of your pawn as well. If you hurt my daughter, I’ll make your life a living hell.”
