MasukShe 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
“Judy?” My mother asked softly. “Are you okay?”I realized I had been quiet for too long, and I cleared my throat.“Yeah, Mom. I’m okay. I just miss you…” It was the truth; tears threatened my eyes. All I wanted was to hug my mom; I missed her like crazy. I missed the familiarity of home. But I coul
“The last I saw, she was at the mansion; she wanted to talk to Irene,” he replied, though he avoided my eyes. I knew there was more to it, but I didn’t have the time to overthink it.“Take me to the mansion,” I said, leaning back in my seat.‘Yes, Alpha,” he replied.It didn’t take long to get to th
“Make sure Sampson knows what?” Lucy asked as she walked into the room. “Sorry… the door was unlocked, so I figured I’d just come in. Plus, Sampson told me that Judy was here already.”“Did you know that Beta Aiden came here and interrogated Janet?” I asked her, my eyes narrowed. “And that was how s
“I love you,” I told her, hugging her back as more tears spilled down my cheeks.It was Nan’s turn to hug me so tightly like she was afraid I’d disappear at any moment.“Call me as soon as you land,” she whispered before pulling back.“I will,” I assured her.She blinked away the tears and stepped b







