Chapter 148

Judy’s POV

Nan was back in the hotel suite when I returned later in the evening. She was dressed in a pretty black dress that rested just above her knees and showed off her cleavage from the low-cut collar. Her short hair was pulled out of her face, and she had a light layer of makeup on her face. Nan was the kind of girl who didn’t need to wear a lot of makeup. She was more beautiful naturally, and she knew this.

She was staring at herself in the mirror, a frown on her lips as she studied herself. She was examining the dress that I had never seen her wear before and the matching shoes that made her look tall and a bit uncomfortable. They were squeezing at her feet, cutting off her circulation.

I frowned and furrowed my brows.

“New dress?” I asked, shutting the door behind me. Nan spun around to face me, her cheeks pink.

“Oh, hi…” she breathed. “I didn’t hear you walk in.” She then glanced down at her dress and her cheeks grew even redder. “Tyler got me this dress for tonight. I told him I didn’t have anything to wear for a concert, so he had this sent to the room.”

“He’s getting you clothes now?” I asked, raising my eyebrows at her.

She shrugged and nibbled on her lower lip.

“It’s not like that,” she argued quickly, her walls rising around her, protecting her. “I’m going to return them after.”

When I didn’t say anything, tears filled her eyes, making my heart crack and my resolve fade.

“I’m not here to chastise you,” I told her, sighing. “I wanted to apologize for what I said earlier.”

She shook her head.

“No, you were right,” she told me. “I’m being awful. I shouldn’t be hanging out with Tyler like this but he’s a good distraction, Judy, and I need a distraction. I’m still so upset about the Chester thing and I’m not really sure how to react. I’m not planning on being with Tyler after we return home. But for right now… I need the distraction.”

I nodded and stepped towards her, wrapping her in my arms and hugging her tightly.

“I get it,” I told her softly. “I’m sorry I made you feel wrong about that. You are an adult and can make your own decisions. You know you better than anyone.”

She smiled through her tears as we pulled away. I wiped a stray tear off her cheek with the back of my hand and we both chuckled softly. I didn’t like fighting with Nan, but when we did, we usually made up quickly.

“Have fun tonight,” I told her, nudging her arm.

“Are you going to dinner with the other competitors?” Nan asked, watching as I rummaged through the closet for something to wear.

“Nope,” I told her with a grin, turning to look at her. “I have other plans.”

Nan threw her head back and laughed. She talked to me for a while longer as I got dressed, preparing for my evening with Gavin. By the time I was finished, Nan had left to meet up with Tyler. He didn’t even have the decency to come to the room and pick her up himself. I scowled at the thought but then quickly brushed it out of my head, reminding myself that it wasn’t my place to get involved.

Once I was done getting dressed, I grabbed my purse and hurried out of the room. Gavin’s suite was only a couple of doors down. As I approached his door, I took several deep breaths. Meeting like this was risky; anyone could walk by and see me going into his room.

I knocked on the door lightly, but when there was no response, I knocked harder.

There was still no response. Pressing my ear to the door, I tried to get a sign that he was even there. I heard nothing.

I scowled and glanced at the time; it was just after 7. He told me to meet him in his room tonight, so I assumed he meant around dinnertime where everyone else would be busy. I probably should have confirmed the exact time with him though.

I sighed and rummaged through my purse; I wasn’t planning on going to dinner tonight. I was too nervous about the competition tomorrow and I just wanted to get into bed and spend a little time with Gavin. I knew I still had a copy of his room key from when I made that mistake at the front desk. Once I found the key, I let myself into his room.

I shut the door behind me and put the key back into my purse. I slipped the purse off my shoulder and placed it on the kitchen counter. I walked around the room, taking in the scent of Gavin that surrounded me. It was comforting, and it seemed to put both my wolf and me and ease. I found my anxieties starting to melt away.

I stared at the neatly made bed, ideas surfacing in my head. I wanted to surprise Gavin when he arrived. I wanted to be prepared for him.

I was so busy getting dressed earlier that I hadn’t stopped to think; maybe I shouldn’t care what I wear because I’m going to be taking it off anyway. With a smirk, I started to strip myself out of my clothes. I unhooked my bra, letting it fall to the ground, and I stepped out of my panties, kicking them to the side.

I was completely naked as I slipped under his blankets on his bed and got myself comfortable and ready for him.

I waited… and waited.

Time seemed to be taking forever to pass. With each moment passing, I grew more nervous. I kept asking myself if this was a good idea; maybe I shouldn’t have let myself into his room. Maybe I should have assumed he meant tonight as in late tonight.

I felt stupid… but I remained.

I waited so long… I completely fell asleep, only to wake at the sound of the door opening and Gavin was speaking to someone as he backed into the room. Panic struck me when I heard the other voice and felt his powerful aura. It was another Lycan Chairmen. He was at the door of Gavin’s room, and I was in his bed… naked.

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Gavin’s POV

Judy wasn’t at the dinner as I expected she would be. I glanced at the clock with a frown; it was after 7. The dinner began half an hour ago. She should have been here. I didn’t see Nan around here either and I wondered if they were together.

I glanced at my clock once more and sighed; I wasn’t hungry. I only came here because I wanted to see her, but seeing she wasn’t here, it was pointless for me to remain. I quietly slipped out of the room without anyone noticing. Or so I thought nobody noticed. That is until I reached the elevators to the rooms, and I felt a firm hand on my shoulder.

I turned to see Mica stepping onto the elevator with me.

“Leaving so soon?” He asked. “You haven’t eaten yet.”

“Not hungry,” I replied, my face remaining expressionless as I pressed my floor number.

“You left quickly after the competition earlier. What did you think about the opponents? I think a few of them are going to go a long way. It’s going to be hard cutting a few of them.”

I nodded, not entirely sure why he was talking to me or following me.

“Not all of them will survive next week,” I murmured. “Stick to the ones who will.”

“After Group B’s turn tomorrow, I think we should sit down with the others and the judges and discuss it together,” Mica suggested.

The elevator doors opened, and I stepped out, Mica following me as I walked down the hallway and toward my room. I could smell Judy’s scent nearby and I knew she was here recently. I grabbed my room key out of my pocket. Mica leaned against the wall, studying me.

“You’ve been off lately. Is it because of Levi? Is he causing you problems again?” Mica asked.

I didn’t trust any of the other Lycan chairmen with my business; Mica and I had been friends of a sort for a while, and he knew better than anyone my ongoing feud with Levi. But that didn’t mean I truly trusted Mica with any type of information.

“I’m just keeping my distance from him,” I murmured as I pushed the door open. I turned my back and faced Mica. He looked like he wanted to walk into my room with me, but that was the last thing I wanted. “Was there anything else you needed, Mica? If you don’t mind I—”

Her scent hit me like a freight train, and I heard her inhaling a gasp from my bed. Judy was in my room. I was frozen at the doorway as Mica frowned at me; he tried to glance into my room, probably hearing something as well, but I blocked his view.

“You should get back to the dinner before they wonder where you are,” I told him, my eyes narrowing in his direction.

He studied me for a long while before trying to glance in my room again.

“Is everything okay?” He asked, his brows furrowed.

“Nice talking to you,” I muttered as I back into my room.

He looked as if he were about to say something else, but I didn’t give him that chance. I slammed the door in his face and quickly locked it before he could even think to open it.

I let out a breath as I waited for him to leave. After a minute, I heard him retreating from the door. I turned around to find that my bed was empty, but it was a bit disheveled. Someone was clearly in it.

As I walked around the bed, her scent grew even stronger until I was practically feral with need. I bent down slightly and when I saw her closed eyes and her naked body hiding under my bed, I grinned.