Nan only rolled her eyes and made her way over to me , wrapping her arms around me and pulling me in for a hug .

Are you okay ? she asked me , her voice low and for my eats alone .

I nodded , feeling the burning sensation of unshed tears in the back of my eyes .

I refused to let them fall right here though ; I wasnt going to let my peers see me break .

Yeah , it was just a misunderstanding , I told her .

Did Gavin do anything to help ? She asked .

I raised my brow , surprised by her question .

Why would he do anything to help ? I asked , trying not to sound too awkward She smirked and nudged my shoulder as we made our way through the dining hall and toward an empty table .

Because he ran after you guys so fast ; barking orders at his Beta to find information out on Carol , she explained .

He looked pissed , and I have a feeling its because he wanted to protect his darling Judy .

I knew she was teasing , but her words caused heat to flare on my cheeks .

You are being ridiculous , I murmured .

Im not his darling Judy .

We almost slept together once and havent spoken about it since .

Whatever you say , she chuckled .

A waitress stopped by the table and handed us a glass of champagne .

Just what I needed right now , a little alcohol .

I took a long and steady sip of the drink , wincing at the bitter taste .

I really wasnt a fan of champagne , but I needed something to take the edge off .

Lets just enjoy the rest of the party , she said , giving me a faint smile .

He didnt revoke your reward , did he ? I shook my head .

No , he didnt , I answered .

But I never got to make my speech .

Im kind of bummed about that .

Im sorry that bitch ruined your mornent , Nan pouted .

Karma will come back around and bite her in the ass .

Im sure of it .

I took another long sip of the champagne until the glass was empty .

I need another one of these , I murmured .

Its an open bar , she said , motioning towards the bar .

Its sponsored by the Landry Foundation , as is this entire award ceremony .

I found gh the grapevine that Gavin is a huge shareholder in this school .

He pretty much owns the place .

I raised my brows at her words ; this was new information to me as well .

I walked over to the bar to get another drink .

Congratulations on the reward , a man said from beside me .

When I turned , I saw Alpha Edward seated beside me .

Alpha Edward was an Alpha to a smaller nearby pack , and he also always attended these types of ceremonies , as did a ton of other nearby Alphas if they had pack members who were candidates .

Chapter 006 You dont think Im unworthy ? I asked , feeling the impact of the alcohol as I continued to sip my drink .

I think if anyone deserved this reward , it would be you , he said , winking at me .

I was rooting for you .

I appreciate that , Alpha , I told him .

One of the candidates belonged to Edwards park , so Im surprised he was rooting for me and not her .

But I chose not to say anything about it .

Can I buy you another drink ? He asked .

Its an open bar .

Then , let me order you another drink , he rephrased .

I was on my second glass and already feeling a bit dizzy , but wasnt going to pass up the offer , I just wanted to numb the pain and embarrassment , Yes , that would be great .

Thank you , I told him .

Can we get the lady something a little stronger ? She seems to need it , He said to the bartender .

How about a tequila shot ? Iknew that was a dangerous road to travel , but I found mys If nodding my head , not fully caring that I was probably making a huge mistake ,