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?"

explained. "The only way to get it back is to bid for it and hope to

"Are you worried?"

He shook his head.

can afford it," he told me. "I'm not

the Villa, we were immediately greeted by Irene and Matt. I smiled as I stepped out of the car; just as Matt rushed over to hug me,

told him. "She just got back

aside,

I told him, as I pulled

worried,” Irene said, wrapping her arms around her body. "Like really worried. Is everything okay? Is

fine," I assured her. "Eliza was

looked relieved

worried. Have you seen your

I shook my head.

me home so I could shower and rest; he did promise we'd see them tomorrow, though. As far as visitors at the hospital go, the only one I had was Nan

I shouldn't have too many visitors because of the baby's condition, and they wanted me to heal properly, but stubborn Nan wasn't taking no for

is caring for Dad right now, and it's better

my back, sending a

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