Chapter 353

**Chapter 0353**
**Judy’s POV**

I stared at Nan, completely shocked, for a long moment.

“Like a second fated mate?” I asked her.

She nodded and looked me in the eyes.

“Yes, just like a second fated mate. Do you think I—”

“Could I have another fated mate if I reject this one… or if he rejects me?” she asked, nervously nibbling on her lip. “I always imagined myself with a mate, but now I’m not sure if he’s the right one for me.”

“I’m not sure if I should wait for a second chance or if it’s pointless.”

I hadn’t thought much about second chance mates before, but I had heard stories about them. Some people have found love again after a breakup. I also heard that it can take time for those chances to come around.

In the world of wolves, when a wolf recognizes a second chance mate, it can change everything. If a wolf is marked by another, even after a rejection, their heart will remain loyal to that mark. Until it disappears, they won’t feel a connection with anyone else.

In Nan’s situation, she wasn’t marked by anyone. Because of this, her wolf was free to recognize her true mate.

It’s rare to get a second chance at love. The Moon Goddess would need to see you as a special blessing or something truly unique.

“I believe in them,” I said, admitting my feelings.

“But they are rare,” she said. “I wouldn’t count on getting one.”

She nodded, and her eyes seemed to cloud over for a moment.

I could tell she was torn about what to do, and I understood her feelings. I wished I could make this decision for her.

Chester and Nan were the only ones who could decide what to do. They just needed to talk to each other, and Chester had to clear his mind.

“I’m scared, Judy,” Chester admitted. “I don’t know what to do.”

“I don’t know what to do,” she said softly.

I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her close. “You have plenty of time to figure it out, Nan,” I assured her. “Just take your time. But if I may say…”

Chester isn’t a bad guy. Give him a chance to show you that. Just talk to him.

She sniffled, wiping her tears on the back of her hand. Then, she forced a smile at me.

“Enough about my sad love life,” she said, wrapping her arms around mine. “Tell me about the competition. I’m sorry I wasn’t at the arena when you got there. How did it go? You’re a few hours early, so I’m guessing…”

“Did it go well?” she asked.

“We won this round,” I replied with a grin.

“What?? I knew you could do it! That’s incredible,” she exclaimed.

I chuckled at her excitement.

“Yup,” I told her. “I even fought a black bear.”

“Yeah, I totally heard that. I’ve been watching the livestream,” she replied. “Girl, we have a lot to talk about! Starting with who in the world is Chuck, and why was he…?”

Nan made us laugh with her silly antics, and it felt good to hear her jokes again.

As we walked back to Chester, we kept up our usual playful teasing. Chester was waiting for us by the fountain where we had left him earlier. He looked a bit uneasy, and as we got closer, we could see that something was bothering him.

He quickly stood up.

**Chapter 0353**

“I have to go,” I told them. “I promised Gavin I’d meet him in his room, and then I have watch duties tonight.” I hugged them both goodbye. I told Chester that I was glad he came and added that he’s…

You’re more than welcome to stay on our pull-out couch, but please no funny business.

I hurried back to the suites.

When I arrived, I saw that Sammy had already gone back without saying a word.

I decided to go to my suite first so I could quickly get ready.

to enter Gavin’s room. I had a key, but I still knocked first because I didn’t want to disturb him if he was busy. When he didn’t answer, I knocked again. After a moment of silence, I decided to go inside.

The door creaked open, and I stepped in. The room was dimly lit, and I could see Gavin sitting at his desk, focused on something. I didn’t want to interrupt his concentration, but I also needed to talk to him.

“Hey, Gavin,” I said softly. He looked up, surprised to see me.

“Oh, hey! I didn’t hear you knock,” he replied with a smile.

I walked closer to him, feeling relieved that I hadn’t barged in without permission. “I wanted to check in and see how you’re doing,” I said.

Gavin nodded, pushing some papers aside. “I’m good, just working on this project,” he explained.

I felt a sense of ease knowing he was okay. “Need any help with it?” I asked.

He shook his head. “No, I think I’ve got it. But thanks for asking!”

We chatted for a bit, and I could tell he appreciated the break. It was nice to catch up with him, even if just for a little while.

I decided to step into Gavin’s room. I unlocked the door and walked inside, looking around for any signs of him. His scent was faint, which meant he hadn’t been here in a while. I remembered the last time I wanted to surprise him…

He woke up naked in bed, but he wasn’t alone. Mica was there, and I quickly hid under the bed before he could see me. I didn’t want to make that mistake again.

It was nearly 8 PM, and I had only a short time to figure things out.

A couple of hours before I needed to go on watch duty at 10, I took a deep breath and sat on his bed to wait.

**Gavin’s POV**

I stood at the airport, glancing at my watch. It was just after 9 PM, and I was anxious.

Irene and Matt’s plane should be landing soon.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, so I reached in to grab it. I looked at the screen and saw Mica’s name flashing.

With a sigh, I opened the text message.

Mica: “You will not believe what just happened!”

“Are you coming to watch the Lycans tonight?” Mica asked.

“Yes,” I replied.

“What time? The Lycans are gathering now, and you’re not here yet,” Mica said, a hint of worry in her voice.

“I have something important to take care of right now,” I explained. “I’ll join you as soon as I can.”

Before he could respond, I focused on my task, knowing I needed to finish it before heading out.

I closed the messaging app and put my phone back in my pocket. It didn’t matter what time I arrived because there was only one other competitor. I was planning to take on the watch duty tonight.

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