Chapter 231

Judy’s POV

If someone told me a few days ago that I’d be moving back in with my parents, having spent almost a year living in the Landry mansion, I would have laughed. But here I was, putting the last of my boxes into my childhood room. Despite that, they once sold their home to the Cash family and then had it bought back by Gavin, my room remained the same. It was clear that the Cash family only bought this home to spite my family; they were planning on tearing down the property. I doubted they even stepped foot inside these walls, which irritated me beyond belief.

Beta Taylor and Gamma Eric helped bring my things in, but they had left after I took the last of my boxes inside.

I was lost in thought, staring around the room that used to be my safe haven… but now it seemed like a graveyard for the Judy I once was. I wasn’t the same girl I was back in high school. I stared at all the pictures I had; there were not only pictures of me and Nan, but also photos of me and Ethan as well. Photos capturing the times I thought I was with my forever person… someone I never thought would hurt me, but did.

I sighed and put the photo face down; I probably should have come here to get rid of them a long time ago, but honestly, I kind of forgot about them. It’s easier to forget about my old life when I was with Gavin, living in his mansion and growing into someone completely different.

“I know it’s hard, but I’m glad to have you back,” my mother said, leaning against the door frame.

Her eyes were soft and filled with compassion as she watched me turn down each photo that consisted of Ethan. She was the biggest advocate for Ethan for a long time, until she was forced to live in the Cash family manor and discovered their true colors. Now she hates him and his entire family more than anything; they were the reason my family was ripped apart for months. The reason my father had to face prison time and was beaten until the inch of his life. They were the reason she nearly lost her fated mate.

I was glad to have her back to normal; those months my father was gone were dark times. I honestly started to lose hope that she would ever get back to normal. I thought I lost her, too.

But now she was smiling, her face had color, and she was eating again.

“Have you spoken to Ethan lately?” My mother asked, watching me as I tore down the photo I had of him on my vanity mirror.

I looked at him with a frown.

“No, and I don’t plan on speaking to him again,” I said to her, my tone leaving no room for argument. The last time I spoke to him was at the competition when he brought Daisy there. I still wasn’t sure what he was thinking when he did that or what game he was playing, and honestly, I didn’t really care. I knew he was back in town because of the photo Nan took of him with Sammy.

I wondered what kind of relationship they had with one another and why Sammy didn’t tell me about it. It hurt thinking she was keeping something like this from me. She knew the hell Ethan had put Irene and me through, so I wasn’t sure why Sammy would suddenly be interested in him.

Unless something else was going on.

“Did something happen between you and the Landry family?” My mother asked with a concerned frown. “Is that why you are moving home?”

“No, Mom,” I said, turning to look at her. “I told you that they are using the mansion for something, and I couldn’t stay there because of it.”

My mom didn’t look convinced, but she knew better than to question me, so she nodded thoughtfully.

“Well, at least now I can make sure you are focusing on your studies,” she told me, a small smile tipping the corner of her lips. “Graduation is fast approaching, and now is the time to start cramming.”

She was right, I had to focus my attention on school above anything else. Right now, it was a crucial time, and if I fell behind, I could kiss graduating top of my class goodbye.

“I’ll study hard,” I assured her. “You have my word.”

Before she could say anything more, the sound of my phone stopped her.

I grabbed my phone off my bed and saw that it was a text from Nan. I swiped my finger across the screen, and my heart stopped at her message.

Nan: 911, get to the Villa now!

There was a sense of panic in my chest as I read her text.

“I have to go,” I told my mom as I hurried out of the room. She followed close behind me, trying to ask me what was going on, but I was too far gone. All I could think was that something might have happened to Irene and the baby when they moved into the Villa.

I got into my beat-up car and turned on the engine, promising that I would keep my mother updated once I found out more information. I wasted no time getting to the Silver Crescent pack and to Gavin’s mansion.

When I got inside the mansion, I was surprised that I didn’t smell any trace of Irene having been here. I walked into the kitchen, following Nan’s scent, only to find her seated at the kitchen counter with Chester pacing back and forth.

“What’s going on?” I asked, the words hurrying out of my mouth. “What’s the emergency?”

“Sammy left a little while ago,” Nan told me, her eyes finding mine. “But she left her phone, and something appeared on her phone that kind of left us startled.”

I furrowed my brows.

“Where’s her phone?” I asked, wanting to see it for myself.

“She came back for it,” Cheser said. “She doesn’t know we saw anything.”

Just then, Gavin’s scent filled the room, along with traces of Irene. I knew they had just arrived. Before any more words were exchanged, they both came walking into the kitchen. Gavin froze when his eyes found mine, and they narrowed.

“What are you doing here?” He asked.

“What? Am I not allowed to come here at all?” I asked.

“I thought you’d be moving back home.”

“I was called here,” I shot back.

“I’m actually really glad she’s here. Why can’t she live here with us?” Irene suggested, a hopeful glint in her eyes. She held the baby carrier in her hands, and I could tell she was nervous.

“Judy needs to focus on her studies and shouldn’t have to deal with a crying baby all the time,” Gavin answered, which was news to me. I didn’t know he cared that much about my studies.

I kept my eyes on him, my gaze becoming wary.

“I called her here,” Nan said, interrupting our conversation. “Chester and I made a discovery that you both should know about.”

Gavin raised his brows.

“Then out with it,” Gavin said, his tone showing signs of impatience.

Nan and Chester glanced at one another before turning to look at him.

“When Sammy left, she forgot her phone,” Chester began to explain. “Nan saw someone calling her, and it was a photo of Alpha Levi.”

Gavin’s brows furrowed as he studied Cheser’s face.

“Underneath his picture, it said the word ‘Dad’ on it,” Nan continued to explain.

I sucked in a sharp breath, unable to contain my gasp.

“What?” I asked, my eyes wide. “Are you sure?”

Nan nodded.

“I know what I saw,” Nan told me. “Alpha Levi is obviously Sammy’s father.”

“Levi is also Alpha Landry’s known enemy and biggest competitor. Why would he have his daughter in his territory like this?” Chester asked. His mind was lost in thought as he tried to make sense of this situation.

I looked at Gavin for a possible answer, but I only saw a dark rage falling upon his face. He turned to look at me, his eyes searching mine.

“Go home,” he ordered, and then he turned and started towards the door.

“Dad?” Irene called after him, I stood shellshocked.

He left without another word.

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Gavin’s POV

My suspicions were right; Levi was after Judy. That’s the only reason he would end his own daughter here to keep watch over her. The reason Sammy was caught going through Judy’s things, why she wanted to transfer to Judy’s school and live in the same mansion Judy was living in.

I was right to make her live with her parents, where I knew she’d be safe…

Just like I’m right to send her home right now. Sammy is too familiar with this mansion and can access it easily. I can’t let her get to Judy. I need to protect her at all costs.

“Take Judy home and make sure she doesn’t come here again… I need to deal with something,” I say to Taylor as I pass him outside.

“What? Why? What’s going on?” He asked, his eyes following mine until I reached my car.

“We have a potential spy. Judy might be in danger.”