The War God Alpha's Arranged Bride (Evelyn and Alexander) novel Chapter 654

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Gavin’s POV

10 years later.

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“She’s my best friend,” Judy said, folding her arms across her chest. “And her twins are turning 9 today. I need to be there for them. I promised her I would be there.”

I know she’s been stressed about her friendship with Nan lately. They both have been living fairly busy lives. Nan, with her 5-star restaurant, taking care of twins, and Judy being a Luna and mother of our children… they barely had enough time to see one another.

I stepped in front of her, trying to get her attention. She finally stopped talking long enough for me to put my hands on her shoulders and keep her grounded.

“It’s going to be okay,” I told her, letting out a breath.

“You’re right,’ she said. “It is.”

She stepped back and closed her eyes; she started to whisper something, and I knew exactly what was about to happen. Suddenly, white orbs left her body and started towards the stairs.

I turned to look at her and saw she was watching the orbs, her eyes fascinated by them.

“What did you do?” I asked her.

“What needed to be done,” she said, narrowing her eyes at me.

Before I could say anything else to her, I heard Ryder yelling.

“Hey! Not fair!!” He kept yelling, his voice rising. When he was finally in a spot that I could see him, I saw the white orbs on either side of his arms, and they were pulling him down the stairs.

He had his shoes on, though they were untied.

“That wasn’t fair,” Ryder growled. “I tried to undo the magic as you taught me, and it wouldn’t work.”

Judy’s expression softened as she knelt to the ground and helped him tie his shoe.

“It’s because my magic is stronger,” she told him. “You’ll get there someday, Ryder. You have to keep practicing.”

“And you need to start listening to your mother. When she tells you to do something, you do it,” I warned him. “We’ve taught you better than that, Ryder. You are the Alpha Heir and the one taking over my entire empire. What’s gotten into you?”

“Sorry, Dad… sorry Mom,” he murmured, staring down at his shoes. “I just don’t want to go to this stupid party.”

“That’s not very nice,” Judy said, frowning.

“Kenzi isn’t nice,” Ryder said, folding his arms across his chest. “I don’t want to celebrate her birthday.”

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“But you and Kylie are friends. Shouldn’t you want to celebrate her birthday?” Judy asked, raising her brows.

He sighed.

“I guess so.” he muttered.

“Come on… it won’t be that bad,” I told him. “Besides, your brother will be there.”

This brightened Ryder right up; he adored Matthew. Matthew is currently at the same college Judy attended, but he lives in a dorm, so we don’t get to see him as often.

Once everyone had their shoes on and Casey’s face was cleaned of all chocolate, we were ready to go. Nan and Chester lived in a manor not far from here. When we arrived, I parked the car and we got out, walking towards the front doors with my family.

The butler answered the door before we had the chance to knock.

He stepped aside, bowing his head slightly.

“The Landry’s have arrived,” he announced, motioning for us to enter the house.

Judy put her hands on both of our kids’ shoulders and ushered them inside. I followed after them; we differed in how we walked into rooms. She was still a bit tentative and shy, like she wasn’t sure if she deserved to be there. Whereas I walk into the room as if I owned the place, and I wasn’t afraid of what people thought.

“What took you so long?” Nan said as she rushed towards Judy. “I don’t have nearly enough food for all of these people, and I’m completely stuck in the kitchen.”

“Let me help you,” Judy said as she took off her coat and handed it to the butler. “Let me just get my family settled first.”

She started to take off Casey’s coat. Ryder and I took off ours, handing them to the butler.

“Babe, you should be resting, not working in a kitchen,” I told her, coming up behind her and putting my hands on her sides. “Not in your condition.”

Judys’ frown deepened as she turned to look at me, her arms folded across her chest.

“It’s not a condition, it’s pregnancy. And you are the one who did this to me… again,” she said, pressing her lips together in a thin line. “I don’t need to rest; I need to help my friend with her first-ever party. Now, if you’ll excuse me.”

She turned and started to walk away, but then she froze and turned back to our kids. She kissed them both on the check and pulled them both in for a hug before she went with Nan to the kitchen.

There were a lot of guests at this party; it seemed as if Nan invited most of the pack to her twins’ 9-year-old birthday.

“I’m going to go into hiding,” Ryder said as he started to walk away. “Don’t come find me.”

“You aren’t going to say happy birthday to Kylie?” I asked, but he didn’t turn around; he just disappeared

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“Guess it’s just you and me, Case,” I said, putting my hand on my little girl’s head.

She looked up at me and smiled.

“Is Irene going to be here too, Daddy?” Casey asked, hope on her face.

She loved Irene and missed her very much.

I let out a breath and shook my head.

“No, she’s not,” I said. “She couldn’t get the time off.”

Irene had been traveling the world as a renowned fashion designer. Erik has been working as her bodyguard and her husband. I had to admit, when she told me she was leaving the pack to pursue her dreams, I was against it. But I knew she would be safe with Erik by her side, and he was refusing to let her go without him.

Now, she’s made something of herself; she’s built her own empire, and I was so incredibly proud of her. But unfortunately, she couldn’t get out of work this week. That’s the downside of her career; I don’t get to see her often.

“Uncle Gavin,” said a familiar voice, and I looked up to see Emalyn walking towards me. She smiled, hugged me, then waved at Casey. “It’s good to see you.”

“You too, kid,” I said. “How’s school going?”

“Boring,” Emalyn muttered. “Everyone is so stuck up…’

Emalyn is going to a private school with a bunch of rich kids. Since Nan’s restaurant blew up and both Chester and Nan became well-known chefs, they were able to afford a luxurious life for their family.

“Ema, it’s your turn to entertain the kids,” Chester said as he made his way towards us; he looked tired.

“Ugh… do I have to?” She asked, crinkling her nose. “I’m almost 11. I shouldn’t have to hang out with a bunch of 9-year-olds.”

“Yes, we had a deal, remember?” Chester reminded her.

She groaned.

“This is your fault for not booking entertainment,” Emalyn muttered.

“Yeah, you have me there,” Chester said, running his hands through his hair, not bothering to argue. “You know we aren’t good at this party thing. We don’t host parties… we normally only cater them. But your mother is trying to prove herself now that we are living in this fancy lifestyle.”

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