Chapter 382

**Chapter 382**
**Gavin’s POV**

I turned to glare at Daisy. “What are you doing here, Daisy?” I asked, my voice rough and filled with annoyance. I was still trying to make sense of our last interaction.

Judy was not in the mood to deal with Daisy right now. She frowned at me, crossing her arms over her chest and narrowing her eyes.

“I thought we had a nice time last night,” I said. “I wanted to see if we could…”

“Could we watch the competition together?” she asked, surprised by my harsh and upset tone.

“I’m watching it with the other Lycans,” I replied, narrowing my eyes. “Last night was just dinner. There’s nothing more to it.”

“Don’t think too much about it,” she said.

I started to walk away, but she grabbed my arm. Her touch made my wolf snarl. She quickly pulled her hand back, her eyes wide as she looked into mine.

she crossed her arms tightly, looking at me with a mix of concern and disappointment.

“You didn’t used to be like this,” she said, her voice steady.

“Things have changed a lot,” I replied, trying to keep my tone calm. “I can’t keep playing along with this.”

With those words, I felt the weight of our conversation hanging in the air.

I turned and walked back toward the arena. As I stepped outside, I quickly spotted Judy with her friend Tabby. Judy looked upset, and Tabby was watching her closely, almost nervously. My heart sank; Judy wasn’t paying attention, and it seemed like something was bothering her.

She could lose this competition. She was stubborn, so she wasn’t going to give up easily. This made it likely that she could get hurt during the final competition… or worse.

I just wish I knew why she was so angry.

I want to tell you about my dinner with Daisy. Nothing special happened between us. I didn’t bring Daisy back to my room or do anything inappropriate with her. I also didn’t rush off to be with Judy right after. I wouldn’t do something like that; it just doesn’t feel right.

My relationship with Daisy wasn’t something she worried about, unless it affected her directly. If that were the case, I would have told her sooner.

Daisy was the only person I was sleeping with, and she was the only one I wanted to be with at that moment. My feelings for her were strong, and I didn’t want anyone else in my life.

The wolf agreed with my thoughts. She was the only one he would let touch us without growling. This had only happened twice in my life: once with my late wife, and the other time with someone I had spent a long time trying to connect with.

“I’d watch your back,” Mica said as he stood next to me, his eyes fixed on Judy. “I saw Levi talking to her earlier. I think he’s trying to convince her to join his Elite force.”

My jaw tightened, and a low growl escaped my lips. I tried to hold back the anger and rage building inside me, but I knew it was clear to everyone around me, even to those who weren’t paying attention.

Judy…

I wasn’t going to work with Levi, and I would do everything I could to avoid that. I didn’t even respond to Mica. Instead, I walked across the arena towards my chair, getting ready for the finale to begin. I was focused on what was coming next.

I focused my gaze on Judy. If I saw any hint of Levi trying to get close to her, I would step in immediately. I wouldn’t let him get away with it.

**Judy’s POV**

“Are you sure you can handle this?” Tabby asked, looking a bit worried.

For the hundredth time, I checked my face in the mirror. I nodded at her; I appreciated her concern, but I knew I would be just fine. It didn’t matter that my heart was broken; that only gave me more purpose.

The room filled up quickly as Nan came in with Chester.

Irene and Matt were sitting near the Lycan chairs, right behind Gavin. Irene leaned forward to say something to him, and he nodded thoughtfully. Her eyes quickly darted to me, and she gave me a warm smile.

It was a simple moment, but it felt special. The atmosphere around us was lively, filled with chatter and laughter. I couldn’t help but feel grateful for having such good friends by my side.

As we continued to talk, I felt a sense of comfort and belonging. These moments, small as they were, reminded me of the importance of friendship and connection.

It felt strange to be friends with her again after months of tension and secrets. But I was happy we had worked through it and reached this point. I waved at Matt, who was excitedly watching me. He waved both hands in the air, eager to get my attention.

A small smile crept onto my lips. It was the first real smile I had since last night.

“There she is,” Tabby said, giving me a gentle nudge. “And it only took a 7-year-old!”

“I can’t help it,” I said with a shrug. “I’m a sucker for adorable faces.”

She laughed and gave me a friendly pat on the back.

“We’ve got this,” she said softly. I nodded in agreement, echoing her words and feeling a sense of reassurance.

As the buzzer rang, signaling everyone to be quiet for the announcer, my heart raced. I knew I had to concentrate; otherwise, I might get eliminated. The competition was fierce, and only the last person standing would win. I could feel the weight of the moment on my tongue, and I was ready to give it my all.

About 20 of us left, and it looked like it was going to turn into a mosh pit of fighting. The rules allowed for open weaponry, meaning we could use any weapon we wanted. We also had the option to shift if we wanted to, or we could choose not to. This round, nothing was off-limits.

It was a terrifying experience.

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