Chapter 70

**Chapter 70**
**Judy’s POV**

“What is going on in here?” Gavin asked as he walked into the room. He looked around, trying to take in the situation. His gaze finally settled on the hand that was still tightly wrapped.

I felt a tight band around my wrist, leaving a red mark from the pressure. I looked at Gavin, whose eyes filled with anger as he saw the marks on my wrist, a reminder of the principal’s harshness.

“Alpha Landry,” Lucy said, lowering her head in respect to him.

Gavin smiled and said, “It’s such an honor to finally meet you. I am a huge fan. I’m Lucy.”

“I didn’t ask,” Gavin replied, raising a hand to quiet her. Lucy quickly closed her mouth, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

Gavin’s face was turning pinker by the second. He kept his eyes locked on Principal Thorne. “Let her go,” he said firmly, “Release her hand from her wrist.”

Principal Thorne quickly let go of me. I pulled my hand back to my chest and rubbed my sore wrist. Gavin gestured toward me, showing he was ready to help.

As I was standing next to Principal Thorne, Alpha Gavin quickly approached me. His Gammas rushed over to gently guide me away from the principal and towards Cavin’s side.

“Alpha Gavin,” I said, “there seems to be a misunderstanding. I was only trying to protect your reputation.” I wanted him to understand that my intentions were good, even if it didn’t come across that way.

“You’re pretending to be our wife and the mother of your child,” Principal Thorne said, making my cheeks feel extremely hot.

“Yeah, she’s a nobody! We were just standing up for your honor and reputation by teaching her a lesson,” someone else chimed in.

Lucy nodded her head in agreement.

Gavin looked over at me, and I could sense the questions and judgments swirling in his mind. All I could do was lower my head in shame. There was no way to escape the situation; I was trapped.

I was about to pay the price for my choices. I knew I might lose my job, and Matt was going to be in even more trouble. All of this was happening because I couldn’t keep up with a silly lie. I should have thought things through more carefully.

What was I thinking when I said I was Gavin’s wife?

“Just because I’m late to my son’s meeting doesn’t give you the right to treat my wife with such disrespect,” Gavin exclaimed, glaring at the principal. I was taken aback by his anger and felt the tension in the room.

I raised my head to look at him, shocked by what he had just said. Gavin looked furious as he glared at Principal Thorne and Lucy.

Both of their faces had turned completely pale as they stared back at him.

“W…wife?” Principal Thorne stammered.

Thorne stammered, “I don’t understand.”

“What’s not to understand?” Gavin asked. To my surprise, he put an arm around my shoulders and pulled me close. “Judy is my wife, and you…”

Lucy was shocked. “But… but you are a bachelor!” she exclaimed. “How is it possible that you have a wife??”

Gavin shook his head. “Those were all just rumors,” he explained.

Judy is my wife and the mother of my child,” he said, giving her a pointed look.

Lucy looked like she was about to cry, while the principal started sweating nervously. Both of them were speechless, unsure of what to say next.

It would have been funny if I wasn’t also shocked.

Was Gavin really trying to help me get out of this situation?

**Chapter 0070**

**+25 BONUS**

But why?

When I looked up at him, he was still glaring at them with a serious expression. He seemed so focused on what was happening.

He was handsome, even when he was angry. His arm was still wrapped protectively around me, and it took all my strength not to lean into him more and breathe in his comforting scent.

“I’m so deeply sorry, Mrs. Landry,” he said. “Please, let me explain.”

“Please accept my apology. My receptionist is new and wasn’t sure what she was talking about,” he said.

Lucy was taken aback by the way he threw her under the bus like that. She quickly turned to face him, her eyes narrowing in anger.

“You were the one…”

“Stop trying to have your way with her!” she hissed.

I flinched at the thought of what the principal might do to me.

“We’re here to talk about Matthew, aren’t we?” Gavin asked, cutting into the tense moment.

Principal Thorne lowered his head and stared at the ground.

“Sir, come into my office,” he said, pointing to the door behind him.

“Lead the way,” Gavin replied, keeping his arm relaxed at his side.

He pulled me along toward the office door. Suddenly, he stopped and looked at Taylor. “Deal with her,” he said, nodding toward Lucy, who looked even more frightened.

“Yes, sir,” Taylor replied.

Taylor smirked as he turned to a very frantic Lucy.

“An… Alpha?” she stammered, trying to get his attention, but he wasn’t listening to her at all.

I walked into the office with Gavin and closed the door behind us.

“Please, take a seat,” Principal Thorne said nervously. He pointed to the chairs in front of his desk while he sat on the other side.

Gavin gently intertwined his fingers with mine, and it felt like we were bracing ourselves for what was about to happen.

My face felt like it was on fire. He ran his thumb across the red marks on my wrist, and I could see his eyes darken, which made me wince. I couldn’t help but wonder if he was upset with me or if it was Principal Thorne who had angered him.

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a young girl named Lily. She had a vivid imagination and loved to explore the woods behind her house. Every day after school, she would grab her backpack, fill it with snacks, and head out on an adventure.

One sunny afternoon, as she wandered deeper into the woods, she stumbled upon a hidden clearing. In the center of the clearing was a sparkling pond surrounded by colorful flowers. Lily was amazed by its beauty and decided to sit by the water’s edge.

As she rested, she noticed something shiny at the bottom of the pond. Curious, she leaned closer to get a better look. Suddenly, a small, friendly frog jumped out of the water and landed right next to her.

“Hello!” said the frog with a cheerful voice. “My name is Freddie. What brings you to my pond?”

Lily was surprised but excited. “Hi, Freddie! I found this place while exploring. It’s so beautiful here!”

Freddie smiled. “Thank you! I love it too. Would you like to see something magical?”

Lily nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!”

Freddie waved his tiny hand, and to Lily’s amazement, the pond shimmered with bright colors. Fish began to leap out of the water, dancing in the air. Flowers around the pond started to sway and twirl as if they were joining the dance.

Lily giggled with delight. “This is incredible!” she exclaimed.

Freddie laughed. “There’s more! Follow me!”

He jumped back into the pond, and Lily followed him along the edge. They explored secret paths and met other friendly animals. Each one had a story to tell and a unique talent to share.

As the sun began to set, Lily realized it was time to go home. She felt a little sad to leave but knew she would return to visit her new friends.

“Thank you for the adventure, Freddie! I’ll come back soon,” she promised.

“Anytime, Lily! Remember, magic is all around if you know where to look,” Freddie replied with a wink.

With a heart full of joy, Lily headed home, already dreaming of her next adventure in the magical woods.