Chapter 355

**Chapter 0355**
**Judy’s POV**

There was nothing worse than the feeling of being stood up. I hated that I waited there for so long, even though it was clear he wasn’t going to show up. I pushed those thoughts aside and headed back to the gym area where I was supposed to be.

We gathered everyone for watch duty tonight. We had been given schedules and specific areas of the territory to monitor, just like security guards.

We were supposed to go in groups with a Lycan.

When I arrived at the gym, I saw Lycan Levi standing there.

In the center, we waited for everyone to gather. Jeremy and Mica were there too, caught up in their own conversation.

When I walked over to Tabby, she smiled at me. But as soon as she noticed the worried look on my face, her smile faded, and she frowned.

“What’s wrong?” she asked.

“Is something wrong?” she asked.

I didn’t want her to know about my problems with guys, so I forced a smile and shook my head.

“I didn’t get much rest today,” I admitted. It was the complete truth.

I didn’t get any rest because of everything that happened with Nan and then waiting for Gavin for the last few hours.

“You’re telling me! I had so much adrenaline from winning that competition. I don’t know how they expected us to get any rest after that.”

“Will you be okay on Watch duty tonight?” she asked with a light laugh.

“Yeah, I’ll be fine,” I assured her.

“Maybe we’ll be on the same team again. We can pick up each other’s slack if needed,” she smiled.

“That’s just how it goes,” she said with a laugh.

I chuckled, too.

“Alright, it looks like everyone is here,” Levi said, glancing around at the small group. “A few of you will be joining me tonight.”

He looked around the room, his eyes pausing on me for just a moment longer than necessary before he continued. “Mica and Jeremy are picking their tag – along first.”

Mica stood next to Levi, who then said something to him that the others couldn’t hear.

Mica looked at me for a brief moment, and then he nodded.

He picked a few competitors, and they left without saying another word. Next was Jeremy. He also glanced at me while Levi spoke to him.

I felt my cheeks getting warm. It was clear that he was talking about me, but I couldn’t help but wonder what he was saying.

Jeremy picked his competitors, and soon they were all set to go.

Only a few of us were left, including Tabby. She had her arm draped through mine and wore a big grin on her face. I could tell she was happy that we were on the same team, but I couldn’t shake off a strange feeling.

I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness as I looked at Alpha Levi.

“Okay, that leaves the rest of you,” Levi said with a grin, gazing at the small group. His eyes rested on me. “I really look forward to working with you.”

There was something unsettling in his voice that sent a chill down my spine.

Before anyone could respond, the door swung open. A familiar presence filled the room, making everyone pause. We all turned to see who had arrived.

My heart raced when I saw Gavin walk into the gym like he owned the place.

Levi shot him an intense glare as he got closer.

“You’re late,” Levi said.

Gavin clenched his teeth. “I shouldn’t be surprised, but the teams have already been picked.”

He looked around at everyone before his gaze settled on me. I noticed the dark possessiveness in his eyes, and my heart began to race.

“You don’t have anyone to take over watch, so you can just leave,” Levi said, folding his arms.

Gavin stood with his arms crossed over his chest, showing that he was not backing down. He ignored the others around him and walked straight toward me. My eyes widened as I wondered what he was planning to do. But before I could figure it out, he reached out and grabbed my arm.

I grabbed his hand, and he pulled me along towards the exit. I stumbled after him, my cheeks burning with embarrassment as I looked up at the man in front of me. His shoulders were tense, and his eyes were focused as he walked ahead, completely unaware of how I felt.

Ignoring Levi’s protests in the background, we stepped outside. I expected him to let go of my hand, but he didn’t. Instead, we kept walking toward the forest where the watch duties were happening.

“W… what are you doing?” Levi asked, his voice shaky.

“I finally asked,” I said, forcing the words out of my mouth.