The War God Alpha's Arranged Bride (Evelyn and Alexander) novel Chapter 478

Chapter 478 Leaving

Judy’s POV

“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 that 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, folling her arms across her chest.

“Gavin hasn’t offered me anything,” I muttered. “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…”

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,” I assured her, pulling back so I could look at her. “I’m so happy for you.”

She grinned.

“You know, your mom is right. There’s something different about you. Maybe more mature?”

I laughed.

“Doubtful,” I told her. “Maybe it’s the fact that we finally graduated from college.”

She chuckled.

“Maybe.”

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.

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.

“I love you,” I told her, hugging her back as more tears spilled down my cheeks.

It was Nan’s turn to hug me so tightly like she was afraid I’d disappear at any moment.

“Call me as soon as you land,” she whispered before pulling back.

“I will,” I assured her.

She blinked away the tears and stepped back just as my section was called.

“Tell Irene I’m sorry,” I told her. I hadn’t told anyone tha I was leaving, other than my parents and Nan. I’m sure Chester was already aware by now as well, but I didn’t have the heart to actually say goodbye to anyone.

With my graduation, my contract as Matt’s tutor had come to an end. It stated that I would remain his tutor until I graduate; now the contract doesn’t apply to me, didn’t have the heart to say goodbye to him either. I knew he’d be gutted to find me gone… but it was better this way. A silent goodbye.

I turned on my heel and headed towards the gates. I looked back once more, smiling at my family and

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She offered to buy me a phone, but I refused to take a dime from her.

“Just thinking about the rogues. There are new attacks?

She shrugged.

“Or so I’ve heard through the grapevine,” she replied.

We pulled up to the large manor of a packhouse and got out of the car. We walked together while they mindlessly spoke to me, and soon we were entering through the large doors only to see a bustling of Gamma warriors.

“Woah,” I said, freezing.

Before I could comprehend what was going on, Sampson was in front of us with his arms folded across his chest; his eyes were fixed on his mate.

“You bribed one of my Gamma warriors,” Sampson stated; it wasn’t a question; more like a fact. “You can’t do that kind of thing, Lucy. Not right now, at least. It’s dangerous for you to wander around the pack unprotected. You know the main target for rogues are unas and those who are important to Alphas. It weakens the pack when the Alpha is distracted. By being careless with your life, you put the pack in danger.”

“You are so dramatic,” Lucy said, rolling her eyes. “It’s not that serious. Judy lives literally up the street.”

“It is serious, Lucy. If anything happened to you…” His voice trailed off, unable to finish the thought. I loved how much Sampson loved Lucy; it made me envious. I wanted that kind of love. I wanted to feel worshipped like she did. My heart ached at the thought that I might never have that. My true mate didn’t want me… and the guy I thought I was falling in love with, also doesn’t want me. My hope was dwindling, and there was nothing I could do about it.

“Is the threat that bad?” I asked, interrupting his scolding. “Why are there so many warriors here? What’s going on?”

“You should find your team,” Sampson told me, directing his gaze from Lucy to me. “Marlo will tell you the details.”

Marlo was my team leader. We don’t always see eye to eye, but I respect him as my superior. I had only been here for a couple of weeks after all.

“Are we in danger, Sir?” I asked him.

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