LOGINShe started to take off Casey’s coat. Ryder and I took off ours, handing them to the butler.“Babe, you should be resting, not working in a kitchen,” I told her, coming up behind her and putting my hands on her sides. “Not in your condition.”Judys’ frown deepened as she turned to look at me, her ar
Gavin’s POV10 years later. “Ryder! I need you to get your shoes on, right now!” Judy yelled from the bottom of the stairs.She turned around at that exact moment, her eyes narrowing at our little girl who just walked out of the kitchen.“Casey, sweetheart. What’s all over your face?” Judy asked, d
Irene gasped as I turned to face her.I couldn’t imagine how I must have looked to her in this moment. I knew I was a complete mess but honestly? I couldn’t care less. I was so beyond happy… my heart was full, and things couldn’t possibly be better for me, my friends, and my family.“Seriously, Judy
Judy’s POVI stared at the two of them, dumbfounded. I couldn’t have heard her correctly; Nan was pregnant?A long time ago, she admitted that she couldn’t have children. But from the way she was looking at me, I knew she wasn’t joking. At that moment, I realized how pale she was… how distant she al
Olivia’s friends.But tonight, they bowed their heads respectfully, and I couldn’t believe the sight of it. It felt surreal.Then came the dancing. I wasn’t a good dancer, not like I was a fighter. But I could keep a tune, and slow dancing was easy because it was just a bunch of swaying back and for
Judy’s POVThe reception was already in full swing by the time Gavina and I arrived.Carter’s resort was nothing like its usual restaurant. All the tables and chairs have been pushed out of the way, creating a dance floor in the center of the place. Soft white drapes hang from the ceiling beams, fai
I suddenly couldn’t take it anymore; I wasn’t sure if it was because of my run-in with the paparazzi, or the fact that Judy was staring at me like I killed her cat, but I wasn’t going to stand around and let this continue.It was only fucking dinner, and she was going to see it from my perspective.
“Sorry,” I said, giving them both a small smile. “Didn’t mean to keep you waiting.”“Is everything okay?” My mother asked, her eyes shining with concern.I smiled, though it was forced.“Yes,” I told her. “There was a long line for the bathroom.”I hated lying to her, but I didn’t want her to know t
“That means so much,” I breathed, tears burning my eyes. “It’s all so surreal if I am to be honest. It feels like a dream I’m going to wake up from at any moment.”She laughed and patted me on the back.“Well, start believing it, because you are kind of a star now. Every shifter in the world knows y
Judy’s POVI felt so incredibly stupid. Of course, Ethan had something to do with this. How could he not? He was always planning or scheming something. I should have known he wouldn’t stop and that he’d use Daisy to get his way.I looked at Gavin’s rigid back as he processed this new information. He







