Chapter 683

I wouldn't dare speak.

Gavin released his grip on his mother. I saw the red mark on her wrist, though I knew it would heal in minutes, I still shivered at the thought that Gavin had hurt his mother enough to leave a mark. He was pissed, despite the apology. His wolf was still so pent up over the fact that his mother hurt me enough to draw blood; I could feel the anxiety and the anger continuing to roll off him.

I knew I needed to do something, so I placed my hand on his back, feeling his rigid shoulders.

"Hey," I said softly. "I'm okay. Just sit down with me."

I felt him relaxing slightly, though his eyes remained trained on his mother. I ran my fingers down his back and touched his hand, entwining my fingers with his.

"Please, Gavin," I whisper. "Just sit down."

After a pause, Gavin finally lowered himself back onto the couch beside me.

"Matilda," Donna said, her eyes darting to Matilda, who stood shell-shocked at the archway. I hadn't even seen or heard her approaching, and I wondered how much of that she saw. "Can you get the antiseptic and an icepack for Miss Montague's face?"

"Y... yes, ma'am," Matilda said and darted from the room without another word.

Donna's words surprised me, and it seemed to be enough to snap Gavin out of his stupor because soon his entire body turned in my direction. His hands were cupping my face, and I could see the fear and worry in his eyes.

"Are you okay?" He whispered, his thumb tracing my lower lip. I winced slightly when he brushed my split lip, but the pain went away almost immediately after. "I'm so sorry,” he whispered. “I shouldn't have let her get that close to you..." "I'm okay," I assured him. "It's only a small scratch. It'll heal in no time."

He leaned in and pressed his forehead to mine, taking in a deep smell as if he was memorizing my scent.

"I'll never let that happen again," he assured me, placing a small kiss on the corner of my lip. He tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, his fingers brushing across my cheek and sending a jolt of electricity through my body, drawing me in closer to him.

I was wildly aware of Donna staring at us from across the room. As soon as Gavin released his hold on her arm, she scurried away before he could grab her again. I couldn't blame her; I'm sure she was still shocked that her own son would resort to hurting her because of another woman. I was shocked as well; I didn't think Gavin would choose me over his own mother... and yet here I was, being cared for by him while his mother glared at us from across the room.

Not long after, Matilda returned with the required stuff. She was about to help me put the antiseptic on, but Gavin grabbed it from her and dismissed her, without even looking in her direction.

Gavin placed the ointment on my lip and then the ice pack on my cheek to keep it from swelling.

"So, that's how it's going to be now?" Donna finally asked after a long while. "It's her over your own mother?"

"I love you, Mother, but it will always be my mate over anyone," he said without hesitation. His eyes found hers from across the room, and his expression softened slightly. "You were mated to my father, and you stuck by him despite everything he had done to you. Despite his treatment of both you and me.... You're still stuck with him. You did that because he was your fated mate, and despite everything, you loved him. I'm not giving Judy up for anything or anyone. I almost lost her once, and I'm not going to make that mistake again."

My heart swelled at his words, and felt tears stinging my eyes. If I wasn't reassured before, I certainly was now. There was no doub mind how Gavin felt about now.

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"I see," she replied tightly. "And there's no hope for Daisy..."

"No, there's not," Gavin replied, narrowing his eyes. "Not only is Judy my second chance mate... but she's also carrying my pup. I will do whatever I can to protect he and our pup."

Donna gawked at us, shocked.

"She's what??" She gasped. "Are you telling me she's carrying my grandchild?"

"Yes," Gavin replied, wrapping an arm around my shoulders while using his other one to keep the ice pack on my cheek. "We are having a baby."

She covered her mouth with her hands as his words sank in.

Gavin raised his brows at his mother, unsure of what to make of her reaction.

"Are you telling me you had no idea of any of this?" Gavin asked.

She shook her head.

"How could I have known?" She asked. "You never told me."noveldrama

"No, but then why would you auction off the Moon Gem if you weren't giving up on

the idea of me and Daisy being together?"

The silence that stretched on felt like hours before Donna finally spoke; her yees filled with confusion that made my stomach twist.

"Who said I was auctioning off the Moon Gem??"