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?"
It doesn't exist anymore," he explained. "The only way to get it back is to bid
"Are you worried?"
He shook his head.
can afford it," he told me. "I'm not
reached 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, Gavin
just got back from
him aside, rolling my
him, as I pulled Matt into
body. "Like really worried. Is everything okay? Is the
is fine," I assured her. "Eliza was amazing and took care
looked relieved
worried. Have you seen your mom and
I shook my head.
I could shower and rest; he did
because of the baby's condition, and they
caring for Dad right now, and it's better if I stay here to
small of my back, sending a wave of
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