Chapter 40

**Chapter 40**
**Judy’s POV**

What happened last night? How did I end up back in my bed? I looked around, frowning. Everything seemed the same, but there was a strange scent lingering in the air that made me uneasy.

My heart was pounding in my chest. My head throbbed painfully from all the alcohol I had drunk last night. Why did I drink so much?

I quietly got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. I gasped when I saw my reflection.

I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn’t believe my appearance. My hair was a complete mess, and my makeup was smeared all over my face. Dark circles hung under my eyes, and my skin was so pale that I looked almost ghostly. I touched my face and let out a sigh. I felt terrible, and now I looked just as bad.

I groaned as I splashed cold water on my face. Memories of last night started to flood back, and I gasped, staggering backward.

I vaguely remembered one of the Alphas getting me drunk and trying to take me somewhere. The details were hazy, but I knew I had to piece it all together before it slipped away completely.

I was far away from the ceremony when I suddenly remembered Gavin. He had come to get me and pulled me out of there.

He took me back to his car, and then it hit me.

Oh no, Goddess…

Panic rushed through me as the memory flooded back.

I quickly threw myself forward.

“Look at him!”

Was he the one who brought me home?

I realized I was no longer pale. My skin was now various shades of red, and I felt completely sick. I staggered out of the bathroom, unable to face my reflection.

I couldn’t face it any longer. When I looked into my own eyes, all I saw was shame.

My purse sat at the end of the bed. Now, I was starting to understand why my room smelled different, yet strangely familiar. It felt like a reminder of something I couldn’t ignore.

Gavin’s scent filled the air. My heart raced at the thought of him being in my bedroom. But then, a wave of shame washed over me as I looked around at the mess. Clothes were strewn all over the floor. I hadn’t had time to clean up this past week, and now I felt embarrassed.

I was really regretting my choices right now.

I reached into my purse and pulled out my phone. It was almost dead because I hadn’t charged it overnight. As soon as I placed it on the charger, the screen lit up. I quickly checked what was on it.

I received a few text messages from Nan.

Nan: Where are you? You said you were getting a drink, and then you just disappeared.

Nan: Please tell me you’re okay.

Nan: I’m going to call the police, Judy! Seriously!

Nan: Okay, I heard that Gavin took you home. Are you alright? How much did you drink?

Nan: Please call me when you get this message.

I couldn’t believe what I had just done. I had ditched her at the ceremony last night. She came just to support me, and I left her behind because I couldn’t handle my drinking. I felt terrible about it and couldn’t imagine how worried she must be.

Last night, something must have happened. I quickly looked up Judy’s contact information and pressed her name to call her.

“Oh my goddess! Where have you been, Judy? Do you have any idea how worried I was?” Nan exclaimed.

**Chapter 40**

“I’m so sorry, Nan,” I said, closing my eyes as memories flooded my mind. They kept crashing into me, one after another. I wished I could make them go away, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t escape them.

“I’m not sure what happened,” I said.

“The rumors are spreading like wildfire,” she replied. “I heard you got drunk and kissed an Alpha. Was it Gavin?”

My heart raced at the mention of his name.

I woke up feeling confused. Did I really make out with an Alpha last night? I remembered Alpha Edward getting a bit too close for comfort, and then Gavin stepped in to help me. I recall throwing myself at Gavin, but I don’t remember actually kissing him or anyone else, for that matter. My mind was a blur.

“I don’t think that happened,” I said to her, biting my bottom lip. “At least I hope it didn’t.”

“So, what really happened? Did you actually leave with Alpha Gavin?” she asked.

“Yes,” I replied.

“I think I made a huge mistake last night, Nan,” whispered Sam. “I don’t know what to do.”

“Tell me about it,” Nan encouraged. “What happened? If you didn’t make out with someone…”

“I’m guessing you didn’t sleep with him either,” she said. “It can’t be that bad, right?”

“I’m not sure,” I sighed. “I think I kind of threw myself at him…”

She fell silent for a moment as she processed my words.

My words drifted into her mind.

“And then what?” she asked.

“Nothing… he rejected me. I think he got a phone call or something. I ended up falling asleep in the car.”

I suddenly woke up in my bedroom.