Chapter 574

Judy's POV

2 weeks later.

Life in the Redcliff pack had been interesting these last 2 weeks. When I first arrived, it was Beta Ron who had met with me. I was expecting Levi, but apparently he was too busy. I hadn't even seen Alpha Levi the entire time I was here. His home pack was only about an hour away from Redcliff, but I thought he would have been there to see me; I was wrong, Instead, he sent his Beta.

I stood in the front of the mirror in the bathroom in my new condo, getting ready for the day. When I first got here, I couldn't stop crying. All last week was miserable, but I vowed that I wouldn't shed another tear for a man who didn't want me. It was obvious where his loyalties were, and it wasn't with me, so why should my loyalties be with him? This week, I felt different. Not necessarily stronger, just different. I couldn't figure out why, though.

I stared down at my body; it didn't look any different. I still had the same narrow frame with curvy hips from all the years of working out. I wore a tank top that rested just above my belly button and yoga pants that hugged my figure. I tied my long hair back into a ponytail, my eyes went to the fading mark on my neck from Ethan. It was almost completely gone; not being around him as much this past year had drastically weakened our mate bond, and when that happens, the mark gradually fades. In a few months, it'll be completely gone.

I heard a knock on the door. I pulled my gaze away from my reflection and opened the bathroom door. I walked down the short hallway and entered the living room area. The condo was a vast and clean space; I hadn't done much to it. It was decorated by the Redcliff packmates, and it was nicely done; it was modern and made the area seem brighter and comfortable.

I went to the front door and opened it to find Lucy standing in front of me. Lucy was gorgeous with straight blonde hair with pink streaks and Emerald green eyes, equipped with long and dark lashes. The second she saw me, her smile lit up her face, and she pulled me into a tight hug.noveldrama

"Hey, girl!" She cooed. "Sampson wants you at the packhouse this morning. Something about a rogue threat he wants you to investigate."

She waved her hand dismissively as if it were no big deal.

I nodded as I grabbed my backpack, which was filled with all the supplies, such as weapons and equipment, that I would need for the day. I put my shoes on while Lucy watched me from the doorway, her eyes following my frame, and her eyes cocked to the side a bit.

"You look different," she pointed out.

I frowned as I joined her at the door.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, I know I've only known you for 2 weeks, but last week you were all thin, washed out, and sad. This week... you're different,” she told me. "Your face is fuller, and you seem brighter."

"I feel different," I admit. "I think this was exactly what I needed."

We stepped out of the condo; Lucy's red convertible was parked right outside. I raised my brows as

watched her walk around the car to

into the driver's seat.

"I'm surprised that Alpha Sampson let you drive yourself here," I teased as I slid

into the passenger side.

"Oh, he doesn't know I'm here," she giggled.

I gawked at her, shocked.

"Are you kidding me??" I asked. "I thought he sent you to get me.”

She shook her head, nibbling on her lower lip.

"Not exactly. I convinced the Gamma that he did send to let me go instead," she

admitted with a shrug as she put the car in drive.

"And he went along with it??"

She just laughed, pulling away from my condo.

"Of course he did; I'm the Luna. He has to do what I say."

I laugh at her logic.

"Your mate is going to kill you," I tease. "And me for letting that happen."

"Oh, please. He'd never. He loves me, and you're my friend, so my default, he loves you."

I laugh again and shake my head at her; I loved Luna Lucy and Alpha Sampson. They both welcomed me with wide smiles and open arms, especially when they were told would be joining their Elite Force. It took a little while to prove myself to those I'm working with, even after I won the Gamma Competition, but after one week of working with me, they realized I was all business.

I wasn't there to play around. I was there to do a job. I do my job well, even if my brain is clouded because of a stupid guy. I refused to let my teammates see me weak, so I left my crying at my condo door before leaving every morning. This is the first week that I don't feeblike crying; yes, I'm still sad and my heart still aches every time I breathe, but I feel a bit lighter today. I feel as if the weight of the world isn't on my shoulders, and it was a nice feeling.