Gavin's POV

I was an asshole.

I ran my fingers through my hair as I watched Judy run out of the packhouse. I

thought about going after her, but I knew she needed space. I hated that I upset her; I let my pride cloud my judgment, and I said something I regretted immediately. I was being and acting stupid; she just had an infuriating way of bringing it out of me.

But I knew that wasn't an excuse.

I embarrassed her. I hurt her.

I could feel Sampson's eyes on me as he leaned against his desk.

"I would have done the same," he finally spoke, breaking through the tense silence. "If it were Lucy. I wouldn't allow her to stay in another pack... at least not without me."

"Lucy is your mate," I said, my eyes finding his. "Judy isn't mine."

Sampson raised his brows.

way you two responded to one another, I

is carrying my pup, and I won't have her living in Levi's territory. She belongs in the Silver Crescent pack with me, and near her friends

tell there was something

my

only known Judy for a short time, but she's a stubborn girl. Telling her what to do isn't going to end well. She wears her heart on her sleeve, and if you mean something to her, she was probably already considering turning down my offer and returning home with you. She didn't exactly look pleased or excited when I told her

to stay here? He was right; she was stubborn as fuck and she

walked into the office, but her voice trailed

frowned at his mate, a concern lingering in his

He asked, and his posture

her gaze away from

I tried to talk to her, but I don't think she knew I was there. Spencer ended

immediately alerted, and I couldn't hold in the

take her away?" I asked through my teeth, my wolf close to the

scrutiny

uh... I don't know,"

draping a protective arm around her. I knew that move all too well; he

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