I wouldn't dare speak.

Gavin released his grip on his mother. I saw the red mark on her wrist, though I knew it would heal in minutes, I still shivered at the thought that Gavin had hurt his mother enough to leave a mark. He was pissed, despite the apology. His wolf was still so pent up over the fact that his mother hurt me enough to draw blood; I could feel the anxiety and the anger continuing to roll off him.

I knew I needed to do something, so I placed my hand on his back, feeling his rigid shoulders.

"Hey," I said softly. "I'm okay. Just sit down with me."

I felt him relaxing slightly, though his eyes remained trained on his mother. I ran my fingers down his back and touched his hand, entwining my fingers with his.

"Please, Gavin," I whisper. "Just sit down."

After a pause, Gavin finally lowered himself back onto the couch beside me.

"Matilda," Donna said, her eyes darting to Matilda, who stood shell-shocked at the archway. I hadn't even seen or heard her approaching, and I wondered how much of that she saw. "Can you get the antiseptic and an icepack for Miss Montague's face?"

"Y... yes, ma'am," Matilda said and darted from the room without another word.

and it seemed to be enough to snap Gavin out of his stupor because soon his entire body turned in my direction. His hands were cupping my face, and I could see the fear and

you okay?" He whispered, his thumb tracing my lower lip. I winced slightly when he brushed my split lip, but the pain went away almost immediately after. "I'm so sorry,” he whispered. “I shouldn't have let her get that close to you..." "I'm okay," I assured him. "It's only a small scratch.

his forehead to mine, taking in a

a strand of hair behind my ear, his fingers brushing across my

aware of Donna staring at us from across the room. As soon as Gavin released his hold on her arm, she scurried away before he could grab her again. I couldn't blame her; I'm sure she was still shocked that her own son would resort to hurting her because of another woman. I was shocked as well; I

to help me put the antiseptic on, but Gavin grabbed

the

it's going to be now?" Donna finally asked after a

his treatment of both you and me.... You're still stuck with him. You did that because he was your fated mate, and despite everything, you

If I wasn't reassured before, I certainly was now. There was no doub mind how Gavin felt

in my

replied tightly. "And

Gavin replied, narrowing his eyes. "Not only is Judy my second chance mate... but she's also carrying

at

She gasped. "Are you

around my shoulders while using his other one to keep the ice pack on my cheek.

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