Chapter 597

Gavin's POVnoveldrama

I was trying to pay attention to what Sampson was trying to tell me, but my eyes wouldn't stop flickering to Judy, who was standing beside that other Gamma, Spencer. They were talking closely and the way he kept gravitating towards her was seriously pissing me off. I didn't have an issue with him before, but now that I knew they were friends... or whatever they are... I seriously couldn't stand him. I had to fight to keep my wolf under control. He had a strange claim on Judy that I couldn't explain, but there was one thing I knew for sure: Judy was mine, and no amount of time and distance was going to change that.

I just had to get her alone and talk to her; I needed to find out why she left and why she was pledging her allegiance to another Lycan... Levi of all Lycans. My enemy.

I barely even noticed when Sampson announced my name, introducing me to the pack. Taylor had to nudge me to get my attention; I hadn't told him that Judy was in this pack, so the confused look he was giving me was justified. I cleared my throat and stepped towards the podium, nodding at Sampson, who stepped back.

I turned to the pack, all eyes were fixed on me, including hers. For a moment, I held her eye contact, keeping her captive in my gaze. I wondered if she had trouble looking away just as I did. I wondered if she even cared or missed me at all. I had so many questions, and I needed to get those answers. So many sleepless nights; all this time she had been here?

I hated how my heart still beat for her; she was so beautiful, even more so now for some reason. She was practically glowing, and I couldn't tell if it was because she was happy living in her new life or if it was because she loved her new job. Either or... Judy had a new life, and I wasn't a part of it.

I would be lying if I said it didn't hurt.

I cleared my throat, trying to gather my thoughts. I didn't really prepare a speech, but something told me that these people didn't care. Their worlds were just ripped out; they wanted to know that they were safe and being taken care of... that's all they cared about.

"I'm sure you're all confused, scared, and wondering why a Lycan chairman who has zero jurisdiction in this territory is here speaking with you," began, keeping my voice

steady as I stared at each packmate.

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"As you know, I come from the

largest pack in the world am the Lycan of the largest territory, and there are several other powerful Lycan Alphas who run my packs. Though Levi's territory isn't much smaller, we have resources and technology that surpass this region. My trackers are highly skilled and trained wolves who have traveled the world and know each region as if it were their own backyard. They have been trained by combat Lycans, and I personally have. With that in mind, word of your attacks has traveled to my ears, along with the other Chairmen, and it caused some worry. These attacks have been random and strange, to say the least. Rogue attacks aren't common in today's era; most rogues want to be left alone and live their lives in peace. They aren't stupid enough to go against Lycans and their packs, knowing that it is a death sentence for them. But with the bravery of the rogues in this area targeting this particular pack, we worry that this type of problem could surface in other areas as well. We wanted these attacks taken care of and wanted them taken care of well to

ensure that something like this never happens again. Your safety is our number one priority."

There were murmurs, and I paused, allowing their worries to course through them as they held themselves and their ones close. tried hard not to look at Judy as I spoke, but I could feel her eyes on me the entire time. My wolf relished in the fact that we had her attention, and I couldn't help but internally roll my eyes at him.

He was acting pathetic. He needed to get a grip on himself before he made a fool

out of me and himself.

"With that being said," I continued. "Alpha Levi had granted me permission to enter his territory and deal with the new threat to the best of my ability. He acknowledged that I have the resources to swiftly and accurately get the job done. He's also been busy with other tasks and doesn't have a lot of time to come here. Because I'm intrigued by this new threat and worry about the safety of my own territory, I agreed. Over the course of the next several days, you'll notice new Gamma warriors. You must not fear them. They are here to keep you safe. Trust them and do as they say. If they tell you to stay in your homes, you stay in your homes. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to track me down or speak with your Alpha. I send you my deepest apologies for the lives that have been lost these last few days, but with my help and guidance, I'm determined to keep the rest of you alive and in one piece. But I need your trust in order to do that."