Gavin’s POV I was hesitant for a moment as I stood outside the closed door. This was ridiculous, I shouldn’t be this nervous. But I couldn’t get Judy’s words out of my head. Why would I want this for my own daughter? It was obvious Ethan wasn’t serious about his mating with her, so why should I allow it to happen in the first place? I was Gavin Landry, the Lycan Chairmen and a powerful Alpha. If I wanted something, I could get it in a heartbeat. But the thought of losing my daughter over this made me feel even more unsettled. I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. I waited a few heartbeats before the door slowly opened and Irene stood on the other side. She looked up at me with a wary expression; her eyes were red, so I know she’s been crying. I hated that she was in pain, and

