Chapter 14
Judys POV
I watched Gavin’s Adam’s apple move slightly.
I hadn’t realized how closely I was standing to him until he stood a bit straighter and tilted his head towards me.
I swallowed the lump wedged in my throat and fought the strange urge to reach out and touch him.
What was wrong with me lately? It had to be because I was rebounding over Ethan.
The wound of his betrayal was still so fresh that my wolf had been quiet.
Yet whenever Gavin was around, she seemed to be perking up a little more.
It was clear to me that she liked Gavin, and yet I could still feel the pain she felt from our mate’s betrayal.
The mark Ethan gave me was still on my neck and every time he was remotely affectionate with Irene, I would feel the pain from our broken mate bond.
It was no wonder I was suddenly clinging to the first attractive man that crossed my path.
The corners of Gavin’s lips tipped upward into a smile.
“I am someone who keeps work and personal matters separate,” he told me, his tone deep and sending warmth throughout my body, making my cheeks feel incredibly hot. “I don’t want the rest of the household to think that I harass my teammates or subordinates.
I prefer my staff to wear tasteful clothing and not be so distracting.”
My mouth nearly fell open from his words; I folded my arms across my chest and glared at him, not caring that he was a Lycan and that I shouldn’t be looking directly into his eyes.
Most Alphas would think of that as a challenge, especially a Lycan Alpha.
“This type of clothing is common for college students to wear,” I informed him.
“Do you have to be so old-fashioned?”
He raised his brows at me.
“Are you seriously going to question me? Did you forget that I am now your boss?” he countered.
I opened my mouth to reply with something equally as snarky, but then I immediately closed it because he was right.
Gavin Landry was my boss now, which meant I had to abide by his set rules.
He was the one paying my salary and my parents desperately needed this money; it was good money too.
It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass, and I couldn’t risk getting fired before I even got started. It would be better if I just agreed to his rules and kept my mouth shut.
“I apologize.
I shouldn’t have been disrespectful.
I’ll wear something less suitable the next time I come here,” I assured him.
He stared at me for a moment longer before he nodded his head once.
“Come inside.
We can discuss your schedule, and I’ll have my Beta draw up a contract,” he said, turning away from me and walking towards his house.
I followed after him but froze when I heard a ruffling sound in the nearby bush.
Before I could grasp what was happening, Matt was jumping out of the bush holding a water gun! I was wearing a white crop top, and I knew if it got wet, it would be see-through.
I nearly screamed when I saw the stream of water aiming directly towards me. Gavin was quick though; much quicker than I thought possible.
He was in front of me in seconds and his arms were protectively draped around my body.
The warmth of his arms was enclosed around me, and I felt safe in the cocoon he created for me using his body.
I heard Matt laughing as water soaked Gavin’s shirt and a low growl emerged from Gavin’s throat.
I could tell he was furious with Matt’s tricks.
Gavin’s cologne hit my senses, and my heart hammered in my chest from his close proximity.
I found myself leaning into him, feeling his steady frame against my back and his strong arms tightening around me.
My cheeks grew hot, and I felt a nervous warmth in my stomach.
Another low growl escaped Gavin’s mouth, and I could feel his warm breath on the back of my neck, causing shivers across my skin.
Briefly, I wondered if he could notice how flustered I suddenly was.
His arms were untangled around me, and I felt cold from the lack of touch.
He turned his body around to glare at his son who was still laughing.
“What have I told you about playing such tricks like that, Matthew?” Gavin growled; his fury evident.
Matt finally stopped laughing and when I looked at him, I could see that his face had gone pale, and he almost looked nervous.