Judy\u2019s POV<\/p>\n
I lay in bed naked, watching Gavin dress. It was the middle of the night, and we just finished our 3(rd) round of sex when he finally decided he\u2019d had enough and was about to leave and return to his own suite. My heart was heavy as I watched him dress; I was unable to move still because my legs were too wobbly, and every fiber of my being was craving more of him. It was safer if I just stayed in the bed.<\/p>\n
He glanced at me over his shoulder, a smug look on his face. He could smell my pending arousal, and I hated that. That was the one shitty thing about werewolves; we could literally smell everything, including arousal. After he finished pulling his shirt on over his head, he turned to look at me.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ethan situation will be handled accordingly,\u201d he told me as if we just finished some kind of business deal. \u201cHe won\u2019t be a problem to you or your family anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
I nodded, not really sure what more to say. He walked over to my side, surprising me by his quick nearness. He closed the gap in only a few strides and bent to kiss me on the lips. It was a gesture I wasn\u2019t prepared for, and my mind was whirling with thoughts on what it meant.<\/p>\n
His words kept playing repeatedly in my mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are mine\u2026 and I always protect what is mine.\u201d<\/p>\n
What did that even mean? I was his\u2026?<\/p>\n
I shook the thought out of my head; it was a lust-filled comment, and it didn\u2019t mean anything. He said it in the heat of the moment. He only wanted to draw a reaction from me, and I wasn\u2019t going to justify him with one.<\/p>\n
His kiss was simple and sweet, and yet it sent my heart into complete turmoil. When he pulled away, I felt a sudden loss. He stepped away and cleared his throat, running his fingers through his disheveled hair, a rarity for him, even after<\/p>\n
sex.<\/p>\n
\u201cI need to go,\u201d he told me without much more of anything else.<\/p>\n
On that note, he turned and left the suite, leaving me staring at the door, naked, and very much confused.<\/p>\n
I only managed to get a few hours of sleep before Nan and Chester were walking back into the suite. I opened my eyes to see them whispering as they entered. Nan still looked a bit uncomfortable around him and he seemed as if he was walking on eggshells.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey,\u201d I said groggily as I sat up. \u201cWhere did you guys go?\u201d<\/p>\n
Nan smirked when she saw me.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, your lover Lycan came in like a caveman, woke us up. Told us to get lost for the night. He bought us another hotel room for the night. So, we slept there,\u201d Nan explained.<\/p>\n
I raised my brows.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether?\u201d I asked, peering between the two of them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe slept separate,\u201d Nan clarified. \u201cHe slept on the couch, and I took the bed.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDid you talk at all?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cBarely,\u201d Chester was the one who begrudgingly answered.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, what\u2019s the plan for today? Do you have more training?\u201d Nan asked, ignoring him.<\/p>\n
I shook my head.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey gave us the day off,\u201d I told her. \u201cBut I was thinking maybe we can have some fun today. Get our minds off things.\u201d Lord knows I needed to get my mind off things that started with the G.<\/p>\n
She nodded eagerly.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I agree,\u201d she said, sitting on my bed beside me. \u201cMaybe we can find Sammy and invite her out with us. We can have a girl\u2019s night and forget about guys for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chester tensed at her words, and I felt a ping of guilt as I looked up at him. I hated that they were at odds with one another because they were both my friends.<\/p>\n
\u201cActually, I was thinking maybe all of us can go out,\u201d I suggested. \u201cChester could use a distraction too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nan raised her brows as she looked at me, giving me the \u201cYou can\u2019t be serious\u201d look.noveldrama<\/p>\n
I smiled at her, nudging her shoulder.<\/p>\n
\u201cCan\u2019t you put her differences aside for one day? I asked her. \u201cYou are both my friends, and you are both in a difficult situation. You could both use a distraction. Just for today, let\u2019s pretend that you don\u2019t know each other and you are just two people who need a distraction.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nan looked hesitant, but she soon nodded slowly, her gaze flickering to Chester who was watching her before he decided with a nod.<\/p>\n
I sighed out in relief.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood,\u201d I said with a thoughtful smile. \u201cThen we can see if Sammy is available and maybe Tabby too?\u201d<\/p>\n
Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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