Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
I like that he wanted to go and protect me, but it wasnt a plausible solution.
It would only make a scene and reveal our special relationship.
And how would we explain that? I asked him.
We would have to come up with an excuse as to why you are there defending me, Gavin.
I dont think its a good idea.
He sighed and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close to him.
I was invited, you know.
Im invited every year, but never attend, he murmured.
This surprised me.
I peeked up at him, If you feel like you must attend, then attend.
But I want to prove to myself that I can handle this on my own without you intervening.
Plus, I doubt Irene wants your presence there.
This is supposed to be her moment.
You being there takes the attention away from her, I told him.
He nodded and pressed his forehead against mine.
Youre right.
I dont like it.
But youre right.
But if he gives you any issues- Ill call you, I assured him.
I stood on my toes and kissed his lips.
Mr.
Protective.
??e rolled his eyes, but I could see a hint of a smile on his lips.
Thats me, he murmured.
Always the protector.
He deepened the kiss and then pulled me into his bed where we made love for most of the night before falling asleep.
Where have you been? My mother asked as I walked down the steps of the house.
It was late morning, and I had gotten home a few hours ago from Gavins villa.
I managed to get a few more hours of sleep before waking up for the day.
I wanted to get here and act as if I had been here all night before my mother woke up, but apparently, she had noticed my absence.
I just woke up, I told her, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes.
You hadnt been home all night, she told me, folding her arms across her chest.
Dont think I didnt hear you coming home early this morning.
Youve been like this for weeks, Judy.
You stay out all night and return in the morning.
I dont trust them, Mom, I told her.
They arent good people … Well, I just dont believe that, she said, shaking her head.
I sighed ; there was no point in arguing with her.
I knew I wouldnt be able to change her mind.
After a while, I gave up on the conversation and made my mother and me some lunch before we got dressed for the barbeque.
I settled on a skirt and a blouse.
It was a designer skirt, so hopefully they wont comment on my clothes.
I braided my hair and applied some makeup to make my features pop.
By the time I was finished dressing for the event, it was time to leave.
My mother drove us in her car, and it didnt take long to get to the Cash family manor.
It was huge and there were a couple of guest houses off to the side.
If they truly wanted to, they could easily pay off my fathers debt and make things okay again for my family.
But they were greedy and would never help us without there being a secret motive behind it.
I just hoped my mother was careful with whatever she agreed to.
My mother walked through the manor as if she owned the place ; she had her head held high and I admired that.
She didnt look as if she spent a month in bed ; she looked as if nothing was wrong.
She wore one of her designer dresses and her hair was tied in a neat pony, flowing evenly down her back.
She wore heels that made her legs look great and makeup that made her look professional and dashing.
We reached the back patio where the barbeque was happening ; the Cash family had a huge yard with an attached garden which I knew Ethans mother loved, and a pool yard, where his sister, Kelsey, usually hung out.
They usually invite most of the pack to their annual barbeque so they can see how well off they live.
They also invite the riches from other packs as well, including Gavin apparently.
Part of me hoped that hed show up … but another part hoped that he didnt.
It would be weird for him to suddenly make an appearance, especially now that his daughter is marrying into the family.
Irene would have felt as if he was following her or watching her.
This was her first time meeting Ethans family and truthfully, I wanted it to go well for her.
I didnt want them to treat her like they treated me.
Judy ! You made it ! I heard the familiar voice of Irene as she rushed over to me.
I saw the large smile spread across her face, and she quickly wrapped her arms around me to hug me before stepping back.
You look lovely.