Chapter 112

**Chapter 112**

Without saying a single word or looking back at me, the door slammed shut. I was left alone with my thoughts.

**Gavin’s POV**

I couldn’t focus on my work today. Everything felt off.

I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.

Judy told me this morning that she wanted to keep our relationship professional. I knew she was right. We shouldn’t continue what we had between us. However, the idea of never touching her again felt hard to accept.

I still wasn’t comfortable with her, and neither was my wolf. He had been whining and bothering me all day, wanting to go home and have things his way with her again. But I kept shutting him down every time.

When I left the bathroom this morning, I felt a mix of frustration and determination.

Judy was already gone, and I felt a bit relieved about that. I wasn’t sure I could control myself if she were still in my room. However, her scent still lingered on my bed. I knew it would still be there when I returned.

I returned home this evening. I almost thought about sleeping in a different room until the smell was completely gone.

Beta Taylor kept asking me what happened last night after he dropped us off. I could tell from his grin that he was really curious.

He was acting like a jerk, asking me questions about things I already knew. I ignored him every time he asked because what happened last night was nobody else’s business.

“You’re distracted,” Taylor said, pulling me back to the moment.

My thoughts raced as I listened to him. “It wouldn’t have anything to do with an unmated she-wolf, would it? Maybe one that trains your son?”

I growled at him, and he stopped talking right away. He might be my oldest friend, but sometimes he just didn’t know when to hold back.

He knew better than to mess with me.

He swallowed hard and turned away.

“Enough said,” he murmured.

As the sun began to set, I decided to leave for the day and head back to the Villa. I didn’t want to deal with any more drama.

I don’t think I’ve ever spent so much time at home before, but now I almost can’t wait to get back. I glanced at the clock; Judy would be finishing her tutoring session in about an hour. I wasn’t sure why that mattered, but I felt a sense of anticipation.

I was in a hurry to get to my destination before she left.

I said goodbye to Taylor and some of the other packhouse staff before quickly heading out. My driver, Leroy, was waiting outside for me.

The car pulled up to the villa, and I was ready to go home. As soon as I opened the door, her scent surrounded me. It was stronger than usual, lingering since last night. I couldn’t help but notice how powerful it was.

I couldn’t tell if the feeling was because we had just been intimate or something else, but I was captivated by the wonderful scent that lingered in the air.

When I walked inside, I noticed Irene talking to Matthew near the front entrance.

Judy was walking down the steps with Walter following behind her.

As she walked, Judy’s eyes widened when she noticed Walter. She suddenly wondered if she had forgotten about him, just like she thought he had forgotten about her. Walter didn’t seem to notice her surprise.

The air felt heavy with unspoken words, and Judy couldn’t shake off the feeling that something important was slipping away from her.

“How could I forget about Walter?” she thought, feeling a mix of confusion and regret.

They continued down the steps, each lost in their own thoughts.

I noticed her strange reaction and quickly rushed over to give her a hug. I had to hold back a growl that I didn’t even understand. Feeling overwhelmed, I stepped away from them to collect myself.

He said something to her, but I couldn’t catch the words.

I missed something she said, and she laughed a little in response.

“I’ll see you guys tomorrow,” she said, waving goodbye to Irene and Matt as she turned to leave.

For a moment, her eyes met mine, and we shared a glance that felt special.

We looked at each other as if we were the only two people in the room. Her lips parted, like she wanted to say something, and a soft blush spread across her nose and cheeks. But then she closed her lips and gave me a quick nod before rushing out of the room.

at the Villa.

“Dinner will be ready soon,” one of the maids called out from the kitchen.

“Oh, good! I’m starving,” Irene replied.

She and Matt headed toward the kitchen, but Walter decided to stay behind.

I paused for a moment, unsure of what to say. I didn’t want to talk to him because I was afraid I might lose my temper. But as I tried to walk past him, he grabbed my arm to stop me.

“Uncle Gavin,” I said, “I heard about what happened.”

“What happened last night?” he asked, and I felt like I had frozen in place. He knew about me and Judy. Did he hear us? Or did Judy tell him?

I realized the best thing I could do right now was deny it.

“Uh, nothing happened,” I stammered.

“I’m not sure what you’re talking about,” I said.

“You saved Judy’s life,” he replied, cutting me off. I let out a breath of relief. He was referring to how I found and rescued Judy, not the other thing I was worried about.

“It was nothing really,” I said, trying to downplay it.

“I did nothing,” I mumbled, not wanting to talk about it any more with him.

“It was everything, Uncle. I don’t know what I would do if I lost her. Thank you…”

“I didn’t do it for you,” he replied.

I snapped, showing my teeth without meaning to.

He instinctively let go of my arm and took a careful step back.

“No, I know that,” he said, trying to reassure me. “I’m just relieved you were there.”

“I really like her, and I think I’m going to ask her to be my girlfriend. Do you think she’d say yes?”

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