Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
Of course, she said thoughtfully.
I went back to Matts room and saw that he was scrolling through the tablet I had given him for entertainment.
He lifted his gaze to look at me and then averted them again.
I sighed, running my fingers through my hair for what felt like the hundredth time.
Okay, I give up.
What is going on with you? Why are you giving me the silent treatment? I finally asked him.
He looked at me and his frown deepened.
Do you really not know? He asked.
If I knew, I wouldnt be asking, I said exasperated.
Talk to me, Matt, I said more softly as I walked closer to his bed.
Why are you upset with me? Matt swallowed and I could see the moisture in his eyes ; it broke my heart.
Whatever was wrong … It serious.
What did you say to Judy that made her not want to see me? I raised my brows at his question.
What? I asked.
I was Before I passed out, after the Epi … you were angry, and I remember you saying something to her.
Then everything went dark, and I woke up here.
Its been days since that, Dad, and Judy hasnt come to see me once.
I couldnt even smell her scent when I woke up, which means she hadnt been here at all.
You had to have said something to her to make her stay away from me.
Even young wolves had an excellent sense of smell, and I knew he would be able to pick up Judys scent anywhere.
He was around her often enough that her scent probably became normal to him.
I wasn surprised that hed be able to smell if she was here or not … I just didnt think he would truly care that much.
Matt, you have to understand, I only did this for your own good.
Judy is dangerous Dangerous?? Matt gasped, his eyes large and turning red with anger.
It was a look I had never seen before.
Judy wouldnt hurt anyone unless they truly deserved it, Dad, and you know that.
I sighed and sat down on the edge of his bed.
Look … I began, not sure what I wanted to say, but I knew I needed to say something to calm him.
Judy was the one who fed you that sandwich, Matt.
She was careless and because of her actions, I almost lost you.
I cant have someone like that around my family.
So, you told her to stay away?? Matt asked, his eyes wide.
So, I was right.
Thats why she hasnt come to see me … you scared her away.
The only tutor I ever liked … I can find you another tutor- There is no one like her and you know that, Matt shouted … I was stunned speechless, which never happens.
He had never raised his voice at me like this before … he had never spoken to anyone like this before.
I couldnt believe he was standing up for her after what she did.
You almost died, Matt, I said a bit louder and way harsher than I meant.
It wasnt her fault ! She gave you the sandwich and- And I put the peanut butter in it ! He screamed.
My words fell short as I stared at him … bewildered.
What did you just say? I asked him after a beat of silence.
I was the one who put peanut butter in it.
I did it behind Judys back, so she didnt know even know about it.
Youre accusing the wrong person.
It was my fault … I had no words.
How? Why? What? I dont understand … I managed to say.
I forgot I was allergic, and I wanted to try it, he murmured.
I was careless.
But it wasnt Judys fault.
Please, Dad.
Dont punish her because of my actions.
I will never do it again … but please dont be angry with her.
I let out the breath I hadnt known I was holding.
Judy was innocent? She didnt know about the peanut butter in the sandwich.
Maybe I should have listened to her in the first place.
Alpha … a mindlink came through.
It was Beta Taylor.
We have a new discovery about the peanut butter.
The perpetrator is in custody.
Third Person POV
What do you mean you found the perpetrator? Gavin asked through the mindlink.
He glanced at Matt who was still lost in thought.
Had he lied to him? Matt has never lied before … has he? It was a maid, Taylor continued.
She was found with the peanut butter in her room.