Chapter 218

**Chapter 0218**

As the filming was about to wrap up soon, I promised Chanse that I would be there for at least the next couple of days.

“Oh, hello, Daddy,” Irene said, smiling as she saw me.

As she reached the bottom step, she asked, “You were gone all night. Is everything okay?”

I ran my fingers through my still-wet hair and nodded.

“Yeah, I had some business in the north. Nothing for you to worry about. Did you…”

“Did Matt get home okay?”

“Yes, he just left for school with Beta Taylor,” Irene replied. “Ethan is taking me out later, so I won’t be home. Will Judy be here today?”

“Not while the…

“The film crew is here,” I told her. “We need to talk about what happened between you two.”

Irene frowned and crossed her arms over her chest.

“It was about Ethan,” she murmured. “I wasn’t…”

I reminded Irene, “You physically attacked her.”

“But she started it!” Irene protested. “It wasn’t my fault. I was just defending my honor as Ethan’s bride-to-be.”

Luna was feeling jealous.

“Ever since you found out that Judy is his fated mate, you’ve been jealous and angry with her,” I pointed out.

There was a time when Irene and Judy were friends. Of course, I had noticed the change.

I noticed that things had changed lately. I wasn’t foolish; I just chose not to get involved before. But now, it was starting to affect my home life, and I couldn’t accept that. Irene needed to understand that her attitude towards Judy was a problem.

“I have every right to be upset,” she said, narrowing her eyes. “They both lied to me!”

“Did Judy lie too?” someone asked.

“Exactly! They both lied to you. You already forgave them,” came the response.

“Ethan… why not forgive Judy?”

She rolled her eyes and looked away from me. “Because Ethan told me her intentions.”

“I’m sorry, what?” I asked, confused. Before she could answer, someone else walked in.

Skyla walked into the foyer and called out, “Alpha Gavin…”

“Have you come to see our shooting?” she asked as she approached us.

“Yes,” I replied. “I promised Chanse that I would be here today.”

She batted her eyelashes at him.

“I wanted to talk to you about the other night,” she said, pausing when she noticed Irene nearby.

“I’ll let you two talk,” Irene said, stepping back.

“We’ll finish this conversation later,” I called out to Irene as she hurried out of the room. I shook my head, watching my daughter practically sprint away from me to avoid our much-needed talk.

I focused on Skyla, who was the center of my world. She had been causing a lot of problems without even realizing it.

“What can I do for you?” I asked, trying to keep my tone light.

“0218” felt like a professional moment for her, and she hoped I would pick up on her hint.

“I wanted to apologize. My behavior was embarrassing,” she said, nervously fiddling with her fingers.

“It’s been forgotten,” I reassured her. “You can relax now.”

Not wanting to continue the conversation, I walked past her and through the villa until I reached the back patio. The film crew was busy packing up their equipment, getting ready to move the shoot to the packing center. It felt like a lot was happening all at once.

It was going to be chaotic today because it was the crew’s first time filming in public. I bet the news had spread quickly by now.

I greeted Chanse and then helped them move their equipment from my villa to the town.

As expected, chaos erupted. Paparazzi were everywhere, and onlookers were trying to take photos and videos. I had security guards trying to keep them back, but there were just too many. Most of the crowd was eager to get a glimpse and capture the moment.

Skyla stood nearby, and one of the paparazzi called out, “Alpha Landry, do you have a minute to answer some questions?” He was trying to get past the guards, but it was no use. The guard was much too strong and wouldn’t let anyone through.

I wondered what questions he might have for me. But the filming needed to start, so I shook my head.

“Not right now,” I told him, turning my back and moving away.

“I wanted to know about…”

“Your new relationship!” he shouted after me, making me stop in my tracks for a moment. “Are the rumors true, Alpha?”

Skyla stepped beside me, her eyes bright with excitement as she reached for my hand. But I quickly pulled back.

She glared at her. The woman flinched at my look and took a step back.

“I’m sorry… it’s just that we are both single, so I thought that maybe—” she started to explain.

I interrupted her, cutting off her words quickly.

“Who said—”

“Do you have anything to say about me being single?”

—

It was a simple question, but it carried a lot of weight. Being single can feel like a heavy topic, especially when friends and family often bring it up. It raises curiosity and sometimes concern. For me, being single is just part of my journey right now. It’s a time for self-discovery and growth, and I’m learning to embrace it.

Whether it’s about focusing on my career, exploring new hobbies, or spending time with friends, being single allows me the freedom to do what I love. So, while it’s a common question, I remind myself that this chapter in my life is just as important as any other.