The War God Alpha's Arranged Bride (Evelyn and Alexander) novel Chapter 226

**Steps Along Forgotten Roads**
**By Sophia Reed**
**Chapter 226: Girl’s Day**

**Judy’s POV**

What on earth transpired last night? How did I find myself back in my bed, disoriented and confused? As I glanced around the room, a frown creased my forehead. Everything appeared to be in its usual place, yet there was an unsettling scent lingering in the air that sent my heart racing.

The pounding in my head was relentless, a brutal reminder of the alcohol I had consumed the previous evening. Why did I allow myself to drink so much? It was as if I had lost all sense of judgment.

With a sigh, I swung my legs over the side of the bed and gingerly made my way to the bathroom. The moment I caught sight of my reflection, I gasped in horror. My hair was a wild mess, strands sticking out in every direction, while remnants of my makeup had smudged across my face like a poorly painted canvas. Dark circles underscored my eyes, and my complexion was alarmingly pale. I reached up to touch my face, and a deep sigh escaped my lips. I felt like death warmed over, and now it seemed I looked the part as well.

Groaning, I splashed cold water onto my face, hoping to revive myself. As the chill hit my skin, fragmented memories of the previous night began to flood back, and I staggered backward, overwhelmed.

I recalled vaguely one of the Alphas trying to get me drunk, attempting to whisk me away from the ceremony. Then, Gavin had appeared like a knight in shining armor, rescuing me from that situation.

He took me back to his car, and then—

Oh, Goddess… no.

Panic surged through me as the realization crashed over me like a tidal wave.

I had thrown myself at him!

Was he the one who had brought me home?

In that moment, my pallor was replaced by a deep flush of crimson, and I felt utterly nauseated. I stumbled out of the bathroom, unable to face my own reflection any longer. All I could see in my eyes was a profound sense of shame.

My purse lay carelessly at the foot of my bed; now I understood why my room carried that strange yet familiar scent—it was Gavin’s scent.

My heart raced, skipping a beat at the thought that he had been in my bedroom. Another wave of shame washed over me as I surveyed the chaos of clothes strewn across the floor. I hadn’t had the time to tidy up this past week, and I regretted that oversight immensely.

I reached into my purse and fumbled for my phone, which was nearly dead, having gone uncharged throughout the night. As soon as I plugged it in, the screen illuminated, revealing a series of frantic text messages from Nan.

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Nan: Where are you? You told me you were just getting a drink, and then you vanished.

Nan: Please tell me you’re alive.

Nan: I’m about to call the police, Judy! Seriously, where are you??

Nan: Okay, someone said Gavin took you home. Are you okay? How much did you drink?

Nan: Please call me as soon as you see this message.

I groaned internally; I couldn’t believe I had just abandoned her at the ceremony last night. She had come solely to support me, and I had left her to fend for herself because I couldn’t handle my liquor. The guilt gnawed at me, and I could only imagine how worried she must have been.

Without hesitation, I pulled up her contact and pressed her name to call.

“Oh, my goddess! Where the hell have you been, Judy? Do you have any idea how worried I was?” Nan’s voice was a mix of relief and anger as she answered.

“I’m so sorry, Nan,” I replied, closing my eyes tightly as the memories continued to bombard me. I wished I could erase them, but they clung to me like a shadow. “I’m not sure what happened.”

“The rumors are swirling like wildfire,” she informed me, her tone serious. “I heard you got drunk and made out with an Alpha. Was it Gavin?”

My heart raced, nearly leaping out of my chest. Had I really made out with an Alpha? I recalled Alpha Edward getting a bit too familiar with me and Gavin intervening. I remembered throwing myself at him, but the actual act of kissing was a blur.

“I don’t think that happened,” I said, biting my bottom lip nervously. “At least, I hope it didn’t.”

“So, what exactly did happen? Did you leave with Alpha Gavin?”

“Yes,” I admitted softly. “And I think I made a colossal mistake last night, Nan. I don’t know what to do.”

“Tell me everything,” she urged. “If you didn’t kiss him, I’m guessing you didn’t sleep with him either. It can’t be that bad, right?”

“I’m not so sure,” I sighed, feeling the weight of uncertainty. “I think I threw myself at him…”

She fell silent for a moment, processing my words.

“And then what?” she asked cautiously.

“And nothing… he rejected me. I think he got a phone call or something. I ended up falling asleep in the car, and the next thing I knew, I was waking up in my bedroom.”

“He put you to bed?” she asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

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