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Chapter 570
Judy’s POV
+25 BONUS
“Are you sure you want to leave? It just seems so sudden,” my mother said, watching me as I pack my belongings. Nan was also in my room, a frown marring her face. I told them late last night fight I had an early flight this morning. I hated that I was leaving without much warning, but I needed to get out of here; I needed to start fresh away from Gavin Landry.
“I’m sorry that I’m just taking off like this,” I told them without meeting their eyes. “But this is something I need to do. Plus, it’s a huge opportunity. The Redcliff pack is one of the largest packs in the world, and their Elite force is huge.”
“Not as big as the Silver Crescent pack,” Nan told me, folding her arms across her chest.
“Gavin hasn’t offered me anything,” Imuttered. “Plus, you know why I can’t stay here, Nan.”
She sighed, running her fingers through her hair.
“I just wish you would take the time to think about it a bit before you make any drastic decisions.”
“I had thought about it, and I need to leave…” I told them, tears filling my eyes. I refused to look at them, though, I didn’t want them to see my sadness. “I can’t watch him have a baby with another woman…”
My voice broke when I broke that sentence. I hadn’t realized I was trembling until my mother came towards me, her arms outstretched as she pulled me into her arms. The second I was engulfed in her warmth, I lost it. Tears soaked my cheeks and into her shirt as I cried. She held me tightly, her own tears spilling down her cheeks.
“I will support whatever decision you make,” she whispered. “I love you so much, Judy. Just know that you will always have a home here.”
I nodded as my mother pulled back to look at me, a small smile on her tear–filled face.
After a moment, she cocked her head to the side.
“You look… different,” she said, almost thoughtfully. “There’s a glow about you…” 2
I frowned.
“I don’t really feel any different,” I admitted. “Just hollow.”
She gave me a sad look and then nodded as she released her hold on me.
“We will help you finish packing,” my mom told me as she went to grab another suitcase from the closet. Nan pushed herself off the door and strolled over to me, a warm and yet sad look in her eyes.
“What am I going to do without my best friend?” She asked, her lip trembling.
“You’ll still have me,” I assured her. “We will video call all the time, and I’m making you and Chester visit me. And if you choose to adopt Emalyn, she’ll come visit too.”
Nan blushed.
“Actually, we plan to meet with Gavin about it next week. I’m so nervous,” she admitted. I couldn’t help but be happy for my best friend. I hugged her tightly.
“Oh, Nan. I’m so happy for you. You’re going to be a wonderful mom,” I told her.
“It’s not set in stone yet. It’s just a meeting,” she told me, but I could hear the excitement in her tone.
“Trust me, everything will work out exactly how you want it to,” assured her, pulling back so I could look at her. “I’m so happy for you.”
She grinned.
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“You know, your mom is right. There’s something different about you. Maybe more mature?”
Tlaughed.
“Doubtful,” I told her. “Maybe it’s the fact that we finally graduated from college.”
She chuckled.
“Maybe.”
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We spent the next hour packing, and then my father knocked on the door. He was taking me to the airport, along with Nan and my mom. After I said my final goodbye to my childhood bedroom, we loaded the car and headed towards the airport.
Beta Ron was able to get me a last–minute plane ticket so I can arrive at the Redcliff pack this evening. They even got me a condo to stay in and emailed me my schedule for the next couple of weeks. Tomorrow, I have to meet with the Head Gamma and get all the equipment I need. I also needed to meet with the Alpha of the pack and pledge myself to him, considering I will be residing in his pack for the foreseeable future. 1
Once we reached the airport, my mother and Nan were back to crying again. My father hugged me tightly. He was proud of me for making it to the Elite Gamma force, just like I wanted. He knew this was a huge opportunity for me, and honestly, I think he was relieved that I wouldn’t be having a relationship with Gavin Landry any time soon.
My mother, on the other hand, hated that I was leaving home.
“I’m going to miss you,” she cried as she held onto me.
