Chapter 0299

I looked back at Mica and Jeremy who were talking among themselves .

The chosen judges sat in the front , talking amongst themselves .

Most of the audience went to greet the ones they were there to support .

Nan was frowning in the direction Judy had gone while a guy spoke her ear from beside her .

I didnt recognize the guy , but had his hand on Nans leg and my brows furrowed at the sight .

She never took me for someone who would hook up with a guy she just met .

From the way he was touching her and his close proximity , Id say they definitely hooked up .

If youll excuse me , I said to the other Lycans before I took off in the direction Judy had gone .

I found her crouching behind a tree ; she was completely naked and covering her body with her arms .

I walked around the tree , startling her .

Are you hurt ? I asked her , kneeling in front of her .

Her face was pale , and she had little blood on her lip , along with some bruising on the uses of her body .

My chest tightened at the sight , and I had an urge to attack whoever did this to her .

An urge I suppressed immediately .

Im okay , she said softly .noveldrama

You should see the other guy .

She laughed lightly and the sound was oddly musical .

I did , I told her .

You did great out there .

Her cheeks flushed and her eyes lit up .

Really ? She asked .

I nodded .

I reached into the bag I was carrying and pulled out one of my shirts .

I keep it in there just in case , but I was glad to have it so Judy could change .

When she saw it , a smile lit up her face .

Thank you , she said , taking the shirt from me and quickly pulling it on over her head .

It went down to her knees , which was perfect .

She leaned against the tree , exhaustion taking over her .

Im so tired , she whispered .

I leaned against the other side of the tree .

Its protocol to see the medic after a match , I told her .

Every one of you needs to have an exam before they can clear you to the next round .

She sighed .

Yeah , I remember they told me that during the introductory banquet , she told me .

Cant I just sleep for a little bit ? Shifting took a lot out of me .

I let out a small laugh ; it sounded foreign on my lips .

I like that , I heard her whisper .

I turned and tilted so I was looking at her from the other side of the tree .

Her eyes were closed , but she had a soft smile on her lips .

I was so close to her that if I moved another inch , my mouth would be touching her cheek .

Like what ? I asked .

Her eyes opened , not expecting that I was so close to her .

She could feel my breath brushing across her cheek and it made her nose and cheeks turn pink .

The sound of you laughing , she replied , turning her head to look at me .

I dont hear it often .

Its nice when I do .

I looked into her eyes , a smile twitching at the corner of my mouth as I lifted my hand up and brushed a strand of sweat soaked hair out of her face .

I tucked the hair behind her ear , and I couldnt help but notice her leaning into the touch .

I allowed my fingers to rest on her cheek for a moment and then I used my thumb to softly caress her bottom lip , which she parted slightly .

no sex , There were no words said between us ; this was a different type of intimacy than I was used to .

There was n no cuddling … just breathing in each others energy .

I let my lips brush across hers gently , my tongue slipping into her mouth just a little .

Her eyes started to drift shut as I ran my fingers through her hair and deepened the kiss .

Gavin … she whispered hoarsely .

I kissed the corner of her chin and ran my lips down the nape of her neck.

Goosebumps formed all across her flesh and she trembled as I ran my fingers up her back beneath her shirt .

Just as I started to lift up her shirt , a twig snapped , making me jump apart so fast it could have started a fire .

Then , a voice sounded from nearby .

Judy , are you out here still ?