Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
I wondered if he was angry because of our conversation.
I decided against pressing him and turned to look at a fuming Irene.
It was obvious she did not want Leroy to be driving us, but it also seemed as if she didnt really have a choice.
After a moment, she relented and followed Leroy outside.
I only hesitated a moment, glancing back at Gavin who was watching me.
His expression was indifferent and making a nervous pit form in the middle of my stomach.
Without a word to him, I turned and followed Irene and Leroy outside.
We both got into the backseat while Leroy got into the drivers seat.
Leroy, roll up the window, Irene ordered, her tone hard.
Leroy glanced at us briefly from the rearview mirror before he pressed the button that rolled up the window separating the backseat from the front seat, giving Irene and me privacy.
Irene let out a breath of air Im sure shes been holding.
Everything okay? I finally asked after we remained silent for most of the drive.
She glanced at me, and I could see the turmoil in her eyes.
I just wanted to get away, she murmured.
Away from everything and everyone, but that makes it hard when my father enlists his men to watch over me like a hawk.
Its just Leroy, I told her.
Hes barely watching you She rolled her eyes.
??If you think its only Leroy, then you are deranged.
Look behind us, she muttered.
I glanced over my shoulder at the car driving behind us.
I raised my brows when I recognized the driver.
He was one of the guards Ive seen around the Silver Crescent pack.
His passenger was also a guard.
Are those Gammas? I asked in awe.
She sighed.
Yes, she muttered.
He never lets me go anywhere by myself.
Im always being watched.
I was hoping since Im with you, things would be different.
Is that why you wanted me to come along with you? I asked, feeling kind of dejected.
Here I was thinking she wanted a friend, but she just wanted to get out without being followed by her fathers warriors.
She glanced at me with a frown.
No, she told me, her tone softening.
Honestly, I wanted to hang out with you, because I wanted to talk.
I needed someone to talk to and I need to reassure myself that its all in Whats on your mind? I asked her.my head.
She bit her lower lip and stared at her hands.
Not here, she finally said after a brief silence.
Lets just enjoy the evening first.
We can talk when we grab dinner.
I stare at her for a moment longer before relenting.
If she didnt want to talk right now, then we werent going to talk right now.
She wanted to take her mind off things and ease her discomfort.minutes later, we arrived in the busy city.
Leroy parked the car in front of one of the department stores.
He didnt get out with us as I expected him to, but the guards in the car behind us did get out after they parked.
They were wearing casual clothing, but their weapons were clearly hidden beneath their outfits.
They were also trying to not make it obvious that they were following us.
I appreciated the effort, but I doubted that mattered to Irene.
She was still upset that they were there.
Lets go into this store, she said, pointing at one of the high end boutiques.
Ive only ever walked by this store in the past.
Even when my family had money, I never dared walk in here.
I wasnt surprised that this was the first store that Irene wanted to check out though and I wasnt going to argue with her, so I quickly followed her into the boutique.
Pick out anything youd like, she told me from over her shoulder.
Its on me.
You really dont have to buy me anything, I told her, but she was already around the corner and disappeared in a rack of designer clothing.
I sighed and glanced around at all the beautiful outfits and dresses.
These were all too fancy for my taste.
I slowly made my way around the boutique, wondering what it must be like for Irene who could come here whenever she wanted and buy whatever she wanted.
It must be nice to live like that and never worry about money.
Being a Landry, she never had to work a day in her life.
Everything would always be handed to her.
I walked by the jewelry counter and noticed all the gorgeous designs on display.
One in particular caught my eye ; it was a necklace with a ruby pendant and a pure cold chain.
There were clusters of diamonds around the ruby that made it sparkle under the illuminating light.