Chapter 307

Gavin’s POV

I didn’t want to make just anyone the Alpha of the Redmoon pack. I didn’t trust just anyone. It took me a long time to figure out why that was the case; the Redmoon pack was Judy’s home pack. It was where her family and best friend lived.

I wanted someone I could truly trust to run that pack, and because I didn’t trust anyone, I did it myself. I told myself and everyone who asked that I didn’t pick an Alpha because none of the candidates wowed me, which was partially the truth. But the full truth, I wanted Judy to like and trust the Alpha, and I knew she wouldn’t want any of them, especially not Ethan.

Maybe that’s why I didn’t fully want him as the Alpha, even when he was engaged to Irene.

But Sampson had good energy, and he was someone Judy clearly trusted. Plus, his Luna, Lucy, seemed like a good one despite my earlier judgment. Yes, she might be materialistic, but she cares about her packmates and truly loves Sampson.

Judy had fallen asleep an hour ago on my arm. I look down at her sleeping form and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, allowing my fingers to linger on my cheek for a moment longer than necessary.

She was so beautiful that my heart stuttered slightly.

Irene was right; I needed to try harder. What I said to her was out of line; how I’ve treated her was out of line.

Mine.

The word went through my mind and my wolf fucking purred with contentment. He fucked purred. Yet, I couldn’t bring myself to care. Judy was here… she was safe… she was coming home with me.

“Mommy, do you think we’ll like this new pack?” A little girl asked from nearby. She was looking up at a woman who had tired eyes and a pale complexion. Both the little girl and the mom had tears in their eyes. I could tell that they have lost a lot during this battle… everyone here has. They lost their homes, their loved ones… a part of themselves was being left behind, and nobody knew what to expect going forward.

“We have to trust our Alpha,” her mom whispered. “Wherever he goes, we go.”

The little girl nibbled on her lower lip as she peeked over the seat at Sampson.

Sampson had Lucy in his arms and was busy trying to calm her down as well. The tension was high in this plane. I looked back at the little girl who looked close to tears. Then, she met my eyes.

I wasn’t good with kids, despite having two of my own. But up until these last couple of years, I had been an absent father. I allowed my staff to raise them mostly, and I’ll always regret that.

“What’s your name?” I asked the little girl.

Her mother looked at me as well, her eyes wide as if shocked a Lycan would be speaking to them.

The little girl sniffled and wiped at her eyes

“Sophie…” she said softly.

“I’m Gavin,” I told her, trying to give her a reassuring smile. “You’re going to a really good pack. You’ll be safe there. There are a lot of other children that I’m sure you’ll get along with, and a great schooling system.”

Sophie buried her face shyly in her mom’s arms. Her mom looked at me, tears filling her eyes again.

“I’m Monica,” she said softly. “Are you one of the Lycan Chairmen?”

I nodded.

“Yes,” I replied. “Gavin Landry.”

She bit on her lower lip, processing that information.

“Pardon my daughter, we aren’t used to speaking with a Lycan,” she explained. “Alpha Levi was never around, only his Beta sometimes. We don’t know Lycans to be caring.”

“You’ve never met me before,” I told her. “I’m very involved with my packs. I visit each one monthly to make sure the Alphas are doing their jobs properly and to ensure that each packmate isn’t in need of anything.”

Her eyes widened in shock at my words

“And we’ll have a home?” She asked, worry lingering in her tone.

I nodded again.

“Yes, you’ll have a home and you’ll be safe. I’ll personally make sure of it.”

She seemed to have relaxed, though her eyes were still haunted.

“Thank you,” she whispered.

I nodded.

Judy stirred slightly in my arms, making me focus my attention back on her. She let out a small whimper, and her brows furrowed together. My heart lurched; she was having a nightmare. I brought my lips to her ears and whispered, “Sssh, sweet girl. I’m right here. You’re safe.”

With my words in her ear, she seemed to have relaxed. I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her into me. Her body was warm and inviting, and her scent was bringing me over the edge.

“Is Judy our new Luna?” Monica asked, looking at Judy, who remained asleep in my arms.

I was surprised by the question, and it must have shown on my face because she soon grew incredibly red.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to pry,” she said, quickly looking away. “That was out of line for me. Please, forgive me, Alpha.”

“It’s okay,” I said, trying to sound reassuring and not intimidating, that was the last thing these people needed right now, and I could tell others were hanging onto my words as well. “Yes. She’s going to be your Luna.”

It was something I hadn’t said out loud before, but as I spoke those words, my wolf bristled with excitement, and honestly, it made me smile. The thought of Judy walking down the aisle in a gown of white, her radiant smile as she stared up at me. The way her eyes would shine as I spoke my vows to her and then kissed her as if my life depended on it. I thought about how she would be as a Luna, how genuine and caring she was. How strong she was and how she would protect every single person in our territory.

I thought about how she would be as a mother; her loving and caring tendency would rub off on our pup, and our household would be so full.

“She’s been incredible in our pack… very caring and strong,” Monica said approvingly. “I’m happy to have her as our Luna.”

I couldn’t help the smile that threatened the corner of my lips as I looked down at Judy. How had I not noticed how perfect she was before?

Soon, the Silver Crescent airfield came into view, and I felt the plane descending. It felt good to be back in my own territory, and now I just had to figure out how to keep everyone safe since the security breach and find out why it was happening.

As the plane started to land, Judy woke up. Her eyes were wide as she looked around; the sleep still coating her eyes. She looked up at me.

“Are we home?” She asked.

My heart skipped a beat at her question.

Home.

I nodded at her, tucking another strand of hair behind her ear, making her cheeks redden.

“Yeah, we are home,” I told her gently.

She looked relaxed and gave me the faintest of smiles, though I could see the wariness in her eyes. I knew not all had been forgiven, and there was still so much we needed to talk about. I needed to prove to her that I was all in, because the truth of the matter was, I was in love with her. I wanted her for myself… I needed her for myself.

I couldn’t imagine anyone else by my side; I couldn’t imagine anyone else carrying my pups.

“I want to see my parents,” she told me, breaking me out of my thoughts. “I miss them and I’m worried.”

I nodded.

“The first place we’ll go is the Redmoon pack,” I assured her. “That way, we can take Sampson and his pack to their new home and get them settled in.”

She nodded, nibbling on her lower lip.

“What’s going your mind?” I asked her, my voice dropping to a whisper.

“Will it be safe there?” She asked, putting her hands on her belly protectively. “I mean, with the security breach and the rogues… will we be safe?”

I cupped her face with my hands, keeping her eyes on mine.

“I would never let anything happen to you or our pup, Judy,” I assured her, my voice firm and yet compassionate. “I would die before I let you get hurt.”

She sucked in a sharp breath, her eyes wide at my admittance.

“You would?” She asked, tears pricking the corner of her eyes.

I closed my eyes, pressing my forehead against hers.

“I know I said some cruel and fucked up things earlier,” I whispered. “But I—”

Before I could finish my sentence, we landed, and it was announced that we could get off the plane. Judy pulled back slightly as everyone started to leave the plane. She wiped at her tear-soaked eyes and straightened her shoulders, putting her game face on as she stood.

Before she could walk away with the others, I grabbed her hand, stopping her.

“We will talk more later, okay?” I asked.

She stared at me for a shot while before she nodded.

“Yeah. Later.”

And with that promise in the air, she turned and walked away.