Chapter 347

**Chapter 0347**
**+25 BONUS**

Judy wasn’t my responsibility, so I didn’t understand why a scratch on her bothered me so much.

“Looks like we have our winners,” Megan whispered from behind me.

“Do you have any from your pack?”

I kept my eyes on Judy. I didn’t want to talk to Megan; I just wanted her to leave me alone. I thought if I acted friendly, maybe she would back off.

I wanted to get rid of her sooner rather than later.

“Yes,” I said, pointing to Judy. Even though she wasn’t officially part of the Silver Crescent pack, I still considered her family. She was the only one among the nearby packs who truly fit in with us.

Megan was excited about the competition. She was a part of my region, and in my eyes, she was my wolf. “She’s a fighter,” I said softly as I watched her highlights on the big screen.

“I’ve always been a fighter, too,” Megan replied, a spark in her eyes.

“Remember when we used to spar with each other when you were here?” she purred. “Just because I’m a model doesn’t mean I can’t kick your butt.”

“That was in the past,” I replied flatly. “It was meant to be…”

“How can I forget something that means so much to me, Gavin?” Megan asked. She touched my shoulder and leaned in closer, so close that I could feel her breath on the back of my neck as she spoke.

“We were so good together. All those late nights…”

“We were never a couple.”

“That’s not how it felt for me,” she said, nibbling on her lower lip. “I fell for you, Gavin.”

I wanted to be yours, but you left me without a real reason.

“Because I wasn’t looking for a serious relationship,” I said through clenched teeth. “You knew this when we started.”

“I thought you would change your mind,” she complained.

“I didn’t,” he replied.

“How about now? Is anything different? Are you looking for a relationship?” She asked quickly, her desperation obvious in her voice.

My eyes moved to Judy. She was chatting with some of her teammates. She wore a workout bra and tight, black yoga pants that fit her perfectly.

She had sweat glistening on her small, shapely frame, and her hair was tied up in a messy ponytail. I found myself staring a little too long because I barely noticed Megan getting closer.

“I’m not hearing a no…” she whispered, misunderstanding my silence.

My silence filled the air. A sudden wave of anger surged through me. Her presence no longer comforted me; instead, it seemed to stir up my wolf’s rage.

“Mega, listen carefully,” I said, my voice steady. “I’m only going to say this once. I was—”

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

“I am not, nor will I ever be, yours.”

My voice was cold, and I could tell she noticed the chill in my eyes. She took a step back, creating space between us, realizing how serious I was.

I turned away from her and looked for Judy. This time, I found her watching me.

I could hear Megan leaving, sniffing as she went, but I didn’t check to see if she actually left.

“What was that all about?” Mica asked.

“Wasn’t that the owner’s daughter?” someone asked, watching Megan walk away.

I nodded, my gaze fixed on Judy. She was shifting her attention between me and her teammates.

“Mm,” I replied, still focused on Judy.

Judy looked back and forth, trying to gauge what we were all thinking.

“I didn’t know you two knew each other,” Mica said, still looking at Megan. He blew out a whistle, clearly impressed, while his eyes remained fixed on her.

As soon as I saw Judy and her teammates walking towards us, I felt a rush of excitement.

I stood in the gym, ready to leave.

“If you’ll excuse me,” I said quietly, not even looking at him.

He hardly noticed me walking out. He was too busy staring at Megan.

I followed the group into the gym area, and I felt a mix of emotions.

Just as Judy was about to enter the women’s locker room behind the female competitors, I quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her along with me.