"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 couldn't go home... not yet... maybe not ever. "How's..." My voice trailed off as Gavin's name was the first on my tongue. I wanted to ask her if she had heard anything about him or about his upcoming wedding, but I couldn't force the words out of my lips. "How's everyone? Nan... Dad..."

"They miss you," my mom said, sighing. "Nan is okay. I told her that you were spending time getting used to your new pack and job, so you have your phone off. She's been worried about you and wants to talk to you. You should give her a call."

I thought about it, but I didn't because I knew she'd only talk about Gavn. Being mated to Chester and practically living in Gavin's mansion with Irene, she has a front row seat to everything. I knew if I wanted information, Nan would provide it.

"Yeah," I said softly. "Maybe I will."

"They are talking to Alpha Landry about adopting Emalyn," my mother told me. "She's been wanting to tell you that Chester proposed to her a few days ago, and she said yes."

gasped.

"What?! Nan and Chester are getting married??" I asked, my eyes wide. Now that was shocking news. So much had changed in only a couple of days.

My mother chuckled.

because she doesn't have her best friend here by her

nagged at my insides, and I nibbled on my lower lip, trying hard to keep

sure what I was so afraid of, but

in the conversation; I wasn't sure what more to say, even though I wasn't ready for this conversation to end. My

mom said, her tone soft with compassion

rough as I fought the urge

"Are you happy?"

expecting it. There was a lump in

I swallowed, wouldn't

could stop them. In that moment, I was glad that my mother couldn't see me. It would only worry her, and that wash

silence on the other end, and I wondered for a moment

ever wanted you to be happy, Judy," she replied softly. "That's all that's important. As long as you're happy...

eyes, soaking in her words. I let

any louder, she'd hear the break in my voice. "I love you,

she said softly. "Your father

"I will," I promised.

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