Chapter 191

**Chapter 0191**
**+25 BONUS**

“Oh, sorry, Dad. I thought you said that session was only moved,” she murmured.

“I told her the session had been moved,” he replied. “But when she got…”

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“Here,” she said, “I’m not feeling well,” and then she left. That’s all I know…

Something felt off in my stomach, but I trusted Irene. She had no reason to lie to me, so I just nodded.

“Okay,” I replied.

“I murmured, ‘Thanks. I’m having dinner with Skyla tonight, so I won’t be home until later.'”

“Sure, Dad,” Irene replied, her eyes shining with excitement. “Have fun!”

I walked past her and headed up the stairs.

I hurried up the stairs to get dressed for dinner. Within an hour, we were ready to leave. Skyla had changed into a stunning red dress that fit her perfectly and highlighted her figure. I realized she was dressing that way on purpose, and it caught my attention.

I felt a bit uneasy about the situation. Before I left, I decided to text Judy again. I told her I hoped she was feeling better and that she could call me if she needed anything. I didn’t mind stopping by to help her with whatever she might need. However, my message went unanswered.

I was feeling worried, and it only made me feel worse. I knew I shouldn’t be so concerned about her, but I couldn’t help it. It wasn’t like me to worry this much. Still, I just couldn’t get her out of my mind, even when I was having dinner with Skyla.

“Hey,” Skyla said, breaking my thoughts.

“Alpha Gavin, you seem distracted,” Skyla said, looking at me from across the table. She picked up her wine glass and took a sip. “Is everything okay?”

I murmured a response as I took a sip of my own wine.

“I have a lot on my mind. I’ve been really busy lately,” John said, looking stressed.

“I understand,” Skyla replied, batting her eyelashes. “I’ve been super busy too. But it’s nice to get out and take a break from everything.”

John nodded, appreciating her words. “Yeah, it really helps to step away for a bit.”

“Thank you for bringing me to this lovely restaurant,” she said. “It’s perfect and just what I needed. I’m sure you needed to get out too, being such a busy Lycan and all.”

I nodded in agreement.

“It is nice to not be stuck inside for a change,” I replied.

“I’m not doing any work right now,” I lied.

The truth was, this was more work than my actual job. But I couldn’t tell her that, so I chose to lie instead. She seemed to believe me because she smiled and nodded.

She sat back comfortably in her seat.

“I’m so glad to hear you say that,” she said softly, reaching across the table to gently touch my arm. “Because I’m hoping we can spend more time together.”

I pulled my arm back gently and leaned into my seat, taking another sip of wine.

“It’s not often that I have this free time,” I said to her. “I’m not sure it would even be possible.”

“I’ve been busy too,” she admitted. “But I’ll make time for you. I’m really enjoying myself, and I think you are too. We could have some fun and get to know each other better. After all, we are just two busy people trying to connect.”

, I could see that she hadn’t.

Before I could say anything, the waiter came back with our meals. We didn’t finish our earlier conversation; instead, we ate in silence. I secretly wished she had forgotten what we were talking about, but as we walked out of the restaurant, it was clear she hadn’t.

She reached over and took my hand.

“I don’t want the evening to end,” she said quietly as she stepped closer to me, her body brushing against my arm. “How about we…”

“How about we take a walk under the stars and talk about life?” It had been a long time since I had been on a date, and I felt a mix of excitement and nerves.

I stepped away from her, which caused her arms to drop to her sides, away from my body.

“This isn’t a date,” I said, trying to make things clear.

“Skyla,” I said, a bit harsher than I meant to. “I’m sorry if you got the wrong idea, but—”

“Of course not,” she replied quickly. “I was just hoping that maybe this could have turned into something.”

“I’m not stupid, Gavin,” Skyla said quickly. “I knew this wasn’t a date when we started, but I also know there’s a connection between us.”

“This was merely a casual outing at best,” I told her.

Skyla frowned as she prepared to respond. Just then, a bright flash of light caught her off guard. She turned to see a couple of men with cameras aimed right at her.

“Skyla Sinclaire? Are you on a date with Gavin Landry?” one of the men asked.

“Skyla, who are you wearing? Your dress is lovely!”

“Skyla, what’s your relationship with Alpha Landry? Are you a couple, or are you just friends?”

Skyla was taken aback by the questions, just like 1. She thought Skyla would have been prepared for such inquiries.

I told them this was just a casual outing, something we had already talked about. So, I was surprised when she stepped closer to me and wrapped her arms around my neck.

She smiled at the camera, winked, and then kissed me!

Once upon a time in a small town, there were two best friends named Mia and Liam. They loved to explore the woods behind their houses after school. One sunny afternoon, they decided to go on an adventure to find a hidden treasure that they had heard about from their older siblings.

Mia packed a backpack with snacks, a flashlight, and a map that showed the way to the treasure. Liam brought his trusty compass and a small shovel, just in case they needed to dig. They set off, excited about what they might discover.

As they walked deeper into the woods, they followed the map closely. They climbed over fallen logs and crossed a small stream. The chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves made the journey feel magical.

After a while, they reached a big oak tree that was marked on the map. They looked around, searching for any signs of the treasure. Suddenly, Liam spotted something shiny sticking out of the ground near the tree. They both rushed over to dig it up.

With a few scoops of the shovel, they uncovered a small wooden box. Their hearts raced with excitement. They carefully opened the box to find it filled with old coins and colorful stones. Mia and Liam couldn’t believe their eyes. They had found the treasure!

Feeling like real explorers, they decided to share their find with their families. As they made their way home, they talked about all the adventures they would have in the future. This was just the beginning of many more exciting journeys together.