The War God Alpha's Arranged Bride (Evelyn and Alexander) novel Chapter 336

**Steps Along Forgotten Roads**
**By Sophia Reed**
**Chapter 336: Embarrassment**

**Judy’s POV**

After what felt like an eternity, I finally mustered the courage to return to my hotel suite. The vibrant energy of the previous night had long since faded, leaving behind the heavy weight of a hangover that threatened to ruin my day. I knew I needed to change into something more suitable before heading to the resort’s workout room, where I had plans to train with a group of others. But first, I had to tackle this throbbing headache that pulsed with every step I took.

As I made my way back down the hallway, a wave of relief washed over me when I realized Gavin wasn’t lurking around. My heart raced at the thought of crossing paths with him; I had to pass his room to reach mine, and I tiptoed as quietly as I could, hoping to avoid detection.

But then again, he was a Lycan… he probably sensed my presence even before I stepped into the elevator.

When I finally reached my door, a sudden panic gripped me. I fumbled through my bag only to realize I had forgotten my room key. My only hope was that Nan was inside. With a determined knock, I rapped on the door, trying to balance the volume — loud enough for Nan to hear, but soft enough that Gavin wouldn’t catch wind of my return.

Deep down, I understood that it probably didn’t matter. Gavin likely knew I was there. The real question was whether he would choose to confront me. I regretted running away the way I did; I should have stayed and explained myself. But the embarrassment of waking up in his bed was too overwhelming, and my instinct was to flee.

Before long, the door swung open, and I found myself facing Nan. I hadn’t even realized I had turned to face Gavin’s room. Nan stood there, arms crossed, a smirk dancing on her lips as she took in my disheveled appearance.

“Well, look who finally decided to grace us with her presence,” she teased, her brows arching as she assessed my outfit — the same dress I had worn to last night’s banquet. I hadn’t even dared to glance in the mirror this morning, but I could only imagine the state I was in. My hair was probably a wild mess, and my makeup? A smudged disaster on my pale skin.

I stepped into the room, and Nan promptly shut the door behind me. I could feel her gaze piercing into the back of my head, a silent interrogation that made my cheeks flush with embarrassment.

“Did you enjoy your night with Gavin?” she asked, her tone catching me off guard.

I gasped, spinning around to face her, my eyes wide with shock.

“H… how did you know?” I barely managed to whisper, my heart racing.

She scrutinized me for a moment, her expression unreadable, until I caught a glimpse of her amusement. The corner of her lip twitched slightly, revealing that she found the whole situation rather entertaining.

“Let’s just say… I have a knack for noticing details,” she replied, her eyes flickering over my dress, as if it held secrets of its own.

I felt my self-consciousness swell under her gaze, and my cheeks burned a deeper shade of crimson. Before I could muster a response, she erupted into laughter, the sound so unexpected that it startled me. I looked up, bewildered, as she doubled over, gripping the bedpost to keep herself steady.

“Oh, Goddess,” she cackled. “You should see the look on your face right now!”

I pressed my lips together tightly, trying to suppress my own emotions.

“This isn’t funny, Nan,” I sighed, feeling the urge to cry bubble beneath the surface. Here I was, feeling utterly humiliated, and she was laughing at my expense.

“Oh, trust me, it’s absolutely hilarious,” she replied, still chuckling. “I saw him checking into the hotel, and I got sidetracked when I bumped into some girls. I completely forgot about it until I saw you later that night. But then, as I was heading back to our suite, I caught you stumbling into the wrong room. I recognized the suite number because I had overheard the front desk clerk giving it to Gavin. I tried to stop you, but you were already too far gone. Don’t you remember?”

I strained to recall the events of the previous night, and a fragmented memory of Nan’s frantic expression surfaced. I remembered her urgency, but I was too lost in my own haze to register what was happening. All I wanted was to crawl into bed and forget the world. I assumed she had followed me to her room, which might explain my insistence on being in the right place, even though I was anything but right.

“You shut the door on me, and I couldn’t get in. I knocked, but you were too far gone. I realized what room you were in and figured you’d be fine… maybe a bit mortified once you figured it out, but I knew he wouldn’t let anything happen to you. So, I went back to our room,” she said, shrugging her shoulders nonchalantly.

“I really wish you had tried harder, Nan,” I murmured, closing my eyes as memories of last night flooded back.

I had slept with Gavin.

“Did you have a bad night?” She asked, her brow furrowing with concern. “He didn’t go too far… did he?”

I understood the weight of her question, and while I couldn’t fault Gavin for his behavior over the past few weeks, I couldn’t deny the reality of what had transpired. We were both intoxicated, our inhibitions stripped away by the effects of the alcohol. I could still smell the remnants of booze on his breath, and he had been acting out of character, just as I had. We had both allowed our emotions to cloud our judgment.

It was a choice made by two inebriated adults, and there was no one to blame. Yet, I was mortified at the thought of how it looked — how could I ever explain myself? How would I face him again?

“No…” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper, hating myself for what I was about to say. “It was incredible. But it shouldn’t have happened, and I’m embarrassed.”

She pouted, her expression softening.

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