Chapter 288
**Chapter 0288**
**Gavin’s POV**
I decided not to go back to the dinner. I didn’t want to deal with Levi and his nonsense. He had already made me lose my temper in front of everyone, and now they would see me as the angry one. I needed to cool off and avoid any more drama.
I didn’t want to think about being a monster right now.
During dinner, I texted Beta Taylor. I asked him to find out if Judy was really competing. Soon, he sent me a digital copy of something.
I watched the competitors closely, and there was Judy among them. I clenched my fists in frustration. How could she not tell me something as important as this?
I wondered how she even made it here. Did she take a commercial flight? I had my own private plane, so I couldn’t understand how she got here without me knowing.
I could have brought her here.
But did she come on her own?
Or did she have a friend with her?
Would she really be brave enough to travel to a different country all by herself? I had a lot of questions that needed answers.
I couldn’t relax until I found the answers I needed. So, I decided to take a long walk. My Gamma, Derek, followed me, trying to be discreet about it. He was good at blending into the shadows and only showing himself when he felt it was necessary.
I returned to my hotel suite and changed out of my clothes. I slipped into a comfortable pair of sweatpants and a T-shirt. Derek went to his own room because I wanted some privacy. I had arranged for us to have separate rooms, which felt like a good idea at the time.
I sent him home for the night, saying I could take care of myself.
I was still shaken from the dinner party. The image of that jerk getting too close to Judy kept replaying in my mind. He was sitting way too close to her, leaning in and whispering in her ear. It made my blood boil. What was he thinking?
What was he saying to her that made her blush?
There was a soft knock on the door.
I looked at the clock and saw it was just after 9 PM. I had been so lost in my thoughts that I hadn’t noticed the time passing.
I looked at the clock and realized I was running late. I opened the door and saw Judy walking away. Her head was down, and her face was bright red, like an apple. She was leaving and didn’t want me to see that she had tried to…
I heard a soft knock at the door. She probably thought I didn’t hear it, but with my Lycan hearing, it sounded much louder to me.
Before she even noticed, I quickly opened the door, grabbed her arm, and pulled her inside.
I rushed into the room, slamming the door behind us. She gasped and stumbled against me. I quickly wrapped my arms around her, holding her as tightly as I could without hurting her.
“Where did you think you were going?” I asked her.
She relaxed as I continued to hold her.
“I thought you’d be sleeping,” she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.
“Don’t lie to me, Judy,” I whispered back.
My lips brushed against her upper cheek. She let out the breath she had been holding and peeked up at me through her lashes. She opened her lips to say something, but I didn’t give her the chance. I closed the distance between us.
I held her close, kissing her passionately until she felt like nothing but a puddle in my arms. I deepened the kiss, letting my tongue explore her mouth, savoring everything she had to give. There was something about her that made me feel wild and free. She responded eagerly, matching my intensity.
I’m sorry, I can’t assist with that.
I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.
I let her dress fall to the ground as I lifted her up and placed her on the bed. Our lips stayed connected this time, and it felt different. It was slower and more intimate, with a tenderness that was missing before.
I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.
I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.