Chapter : 937
Judy’s POV
The reception was already in full swing by the time Gavina and I arrived.
Carter’s resort was nothing like its usual restaurant. All the tables and chairs have been pushed out of the way, creating a dance floor in the center of the place. Soft white drapes hang from the ceiling beams, fairy lights woven through them like tiny stars. Round tables filled the room, decorated with simple centerpieces of white roses and greenery.
It was all so warm and welcoming.
It was exactly what I wanted and how I imagined this wedding.
The moment we stepped inside, a cheer rose from the crowd, and the sound was so loud that it echoed through the halls, making it impossible for me not to smile. However, that knot in my stomach continued to tighten, and I knew it wouldn’t loosen until I saw Nan.
But even through the crowd, I couldn’t see her, and it only made me worry that much more. It wasn’t like she was going to leave without telling me she was going. Besides, part of the wedding party, she was supposed to be in the limo with us.
I felt Gavin’s warm hand on the small of my back, and I looked up at him. he was giving me a concerned look in return, though his expression was serene.
“Are you okay?” He asked, his voice soft enough for only my ears.
I nodded, though I was anything but okay. I was terrified that something might have happened to my best friend, and I’m not sure how I’d handle it if it were true.
“Congratulations,” Lucy said as she approached, Alpha Sampson on her tail, keeping his eyes on her the entire time. It reminded me of how Gavin always kept his eyes on me, no matter where I went, like he feared danger was lurking around the corner at any moment. “I’m so happy for you. How does it feel to be an official Luna?” She asked, nudging me.
“Technically, I don’t become the actual Luna until tomorrow night when I’m sworn into office,” I tell her. “But it feels amazing to be Gavin’s wife.”
“Oh, trust me, everyone is looking at you like you’re their Luna already. You don’t have anything to worry about,” she assured me with a bright smile. “We’ll have to get together soon.”
“Yeah, definitely,” I told her.
Lucy kissed my cheeks before she pulled back.
“I’m going to grab some food now because I am starving,” she said as she took hold of Sampson’s hand and started to pull him towards the buffet that was set up on the far side of the room.
I couldn’t help but laugh as I turned towards Gavin.
“Maybe we should get some food too,” I suggest, entwining my fingers with his.
“We will, but first you’re going to tell me what’s wrong because I can feel that something isn’t right,” he tells me, raising his brows. “You should be happy, but instead you are anxious. What is it?”
I should have known I wouldn’t be able to hide that from him; damn mate bond.
I let out a breath and sucked my bottom lip into my mouth.
“Nan left without saying a word to me,” I tell him. “And I don’t see her here. Did she really bail on my wedding?
His expression softened as he wrapped me in his arms, pulling me against his chest.
“I’m sure she had a good reason,” Gavin said, cupping my face in his big, strong hands, and then he brought his lips to mine, kissing me like he was a starved man, and I was the only source of food.
“Okay, you two, gross,” Irene teased as she approached, her arms folded across her chest.
Erik was right there with her, as he should be It was good to see them together, and I’m glad they were both able to be in this wedding Irene as one of my bride’s maids and Erik as one of Gavin’s groomsmen.
Irene wrapped her arms around me and gave me a large hug.
“I’m so happy for you,” she breathed before she pulled back. “And you look amazing.”
“Thanks to you,” I tell her, nudging her with my shoulder. “I’m not sure what I would have done without you.”
“I guess I can officially call you family,” she said, before turning to her father. “Be
good to her… she’s a good one.”
Irene said, pointing her finger at her father.
He let out a low and boisterous
laugh before he pulled his daughter into his arms and gave her a large hug, nearly lifting her off the ground and searing her half of death. When he set her back on the ground, shë was annoyed, but had a ghost of a smile on her face.
Erik stepped beside her and wrapped an arm around his mate’s shoulder, pulling
her into him. She went willingly; her cheeks flushed.
We all went together to grab a plate
of food. The smell alone was
intoxicating; making my belly rumble. Dinner passed with laughter and small conversations. Packe members kept coming up to me, one by one, to offer congratulations -Some were people who ance doubted me… those who whispered about me behind my back.