Judy's POV
Gavin stayed with me for the rest of the night, and by the time it was morning, I was cleared to leave.
"Gavin, I can walk," I chuckled as he carried me from the hospital and towards the waiting car. Erik was the driver, and he sat in the driver's seat patiently.
"You shouldn't have to walk," he told me, kissing my cheek lovingly. "Now that I'm here... you never have to walk again."
I laughed again and swatted at his chest.
"You're being dramatic," I told him, but I didn't argue because, truth be told, I loved being held by him. My wolf was purring and jumping around happily as our mate cradled us in his arms. I felt an electric current washing over me from his touch, and I could just get lost in him.
Even when we were seated in the car, he kept his arms around the entire drive back to the villa.
I wasn't going to complain about that either.
"Are you still up to going to the auction tomorrow night?" Gavin asked me.
"Yes, of course," I told him. "I'm assuming your mom wasn't able to get the gem back?"
he explained. "The only way to get it back is to bid
"Are you worried?"
He shook his head.
one who can afford it," he told me. "I'm not worried
I stepped out of the
"She just got back from
aside,
for a hug," I told him, as I pulled Matt into my arms
said, wrapping her arms around her body. "Like
I assured her. "Eliza was amazing and took care of
relieved
so worried. Have you seen your mom and dad
I shook my head.
from the hospital before me. But Gavin wanted to take me home so I could shower and rest; he did promise we'd see them tomorrow,
condition, and they wanted me to heal properly, but stubborn Nan wasn't
caring for Dad right now, and it's better
back, sending a wave of warmth throughout my entire
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