Judy's POV

The words were out before I could stop them. The look he was giving me was deadly, and I couldn't help the shiver that crept up my spine. I couldn't look at him because if I did, I would break down and start to cry. That was not something I wanted to do in front of him.

I pushed away from him and started towards my bedroom; I needed to get away from Gavin so I could have a proper breakdown without him staring at me with pity or resentment.

Before I could get too far, he grabbed my arm, stopping me in my tracks.

"My what?" He asked, his tone dark.

I closed my eyes, wishing I could take those words back because I wasn't ready to have this conversation. I wasn't ready to hear how much he loves her. I wasn't ready to hear about his wedding plans. This was too much for me, and my heart ached with each breath I took. I just needed some time to get over things before I faced them again. I had so much on my plate now; I now needed to figure out a new job and a new place to stay because there was no way Sampson was going to let me remain in his pack.

"I just need space," I told him, pulling away from him. "I need a minute to think about things. I don't know what I'm saying right now."

my arm go, and I didn't need to look at him to know the indifferent look he

am keeping it whether you want to be a part of our lives or not," I said, my voice surprisingly steady despite the turmoil I was feeling. There was no point in

second," Gavin said before I could safely slip into my bedroom. I could hear the frustration and confusion in his tone, and it was killing me. "Who said I didn't want to be part of your life. That is my baby, Judy.

my heart. I hated feeling this way. I hated feeling this vulnerable and unstable. He was right, though, and I knew when it came down to it, Gavin deserved to know about this baby. I shouldn't have

me now; he had stepped further, and it was intoxicating, making my knees practically

My voice is barely

he said. "You have this idea

not what I meant," I said, turning around to face

you mean," he said without hesitation as he pressed me against my closed door. His body was so close to mine that I could feel the heat radiating off his body. My heart was pounding

first," I said softly, my eyes meeting his. "You didn't want

in a low and deep tone; the same

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