Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
I expected my mother to jump at the opportunity right away, but when she said nothing, my heart began to grow heavy as I stared at her concerned face.
Alpha, would you mind if I spoke to my daughter alone? She asked him.
He looked a bit taken aback as well as he met my eyes ; was just as confused.
But he soon nodded.
Of course, he told her.
Take all the time you need.
He gave me one last look before he turned and walked out of the bathroom.
Hooked at my mother and she turned to me with a sad smile.
Mom, whats going on? I asked her.
Firstly, can I ask you if something is going on between you and Gavin Landry? She asked, raising her brows.
I was shocked by her question, and I felt my cheeks burning.
No, of course, theres not, I told her, lying once again.
Why do you ask? She shrugged.
He seems to show you a lot of concern.
I know youve been working in his pack as a tutor and thats how you know him … but he seems to treat you with a care that seems almost intimate.
Nothing is going on, I said quickly, staring down at my hands.
Is that why you wanted to talk to me? No, she said, stepping closer to me and taking my hands in hers.
I cant leave here Judy.
I sucked in a sharp breath.
What? Why not? I asked her, shaking my head, not wanting to believe her words.
She looked sad as she sighed.
Because then we wont have the Cash family to help us, she murmured.
They offered me money to do some housework for them.
I get to live in one of their pristine guest rooms and eat with the family, but Ive been given basic chores.
In return, they will give me a large sum of money thatll help pay off your fathers debt.
I raised my eyebrows.
They want you to be a maid? I asked her, my lips pressing in a thin line.
Ive seen firsthand how they treat their servants, and I didnt want my mother to be a part of that.
My stomach twisted at the very thought, and I suddenly wasnt feeling too well.
Not exactly, she told me.
Its different because they still treat me like an old friend and a part of their family.
I shook my head, tears filling my eyes.
Mom, you cant be serious.
Please, Alpha Landry is giving us a way out of here ….
Is he offering to pay your fathers debt? She asked.
Have you asked him? I swallowed the lump in my throat ; I hadnt exactly told him about my fathers debt.
Of course, he knew I was desperate for money from all those times Ive tried to seduce him before truly getting to know him … but I never told him of my family issues.
I was a bit embarrassed about it if I were to be honest and I truly didnt want him to know about it.
At least not right now.
My mother could read my expression, and her gaze softened.
It wasnt fait of me to ask you to get Ethans help, and it wouldnt be fair of me to ask you to get Gavins.help.
So, Im doing my part and trying to get help without making our family look pathetic, she explained.
This is something I have to do.
If all goes well, I should be able to get him out of prison in a few months and we can be a family again.
Tears slipped down my cheeks as I nodded, not sure what else to do or say.
She cupped my face with her warm hands and brought my face up to meet her gaze.
But I think you should go to that mansion and take him up on that offer, she continued.
I narrowed my eyes at her.
What? I asked, shocked.
I cant just leave you here..
Ill be fine, sweetie, she assured me.
But I know things arent okay for you here and I dont want to subject you to any more of this.
I know your injury wasnt an accident and Im so sorry to put you in this position.
I shook my head.
No, its okay, Mom.
It truly was an accident … You cant lie to me, Judy, she told me, releasing her hold on my face.
I only want whats best for my family and for right now, I think you living in the Landry mansion would be best.
Once your father is out of jail, we will get back on our feet.
We will get a new home and be a family once again.
But until then, I think this would be best.
I bit my lower lip as more tears slipped out of my eyes.
I love you, I whispered hoarsely.
She smiled and wrapped me in her arms.
I love you so much, she murmured.