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?"
of ownership. It doesn't exist anymore," he explained. "The only way
"Are you worried?"
He shook his head.
only one who can afford it," he told me. "I'm not worried at
Matt. I smiled as I stepped out of the car; just as Matt rushed over to
told him. "She just got back
aside, rolling
not too fragile for a hug," I told him, as I pulled Matt into my arms
Irene said, wrapping her arms around her body. "Like really worried. Is everything okay? Is
baby is fine," I assured her. "Eliza was amazing and took care
relieved by the
been so worried. Have you
I shook my head.
so I could shower and rest; he did promise we'd
have too many visitors because of the baby's condition, and they wanted
see them tomorrow," I told her. "Mom is caring for Dad right
put his hand on the small of my back, sending a wave of warmth throughout
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