Chapter 64

**Chapter 0064**
**Gavin’s POV**

“Can you remind me why we’re rushing to your Villa, Alpha?” Taylor asked, glancing at me in the rearview mirror with a sharp look.

I chose to ignore his gaze and focused on the road ahead.

I kept my gaze fixed out the window.

“We aren’t rushing,” I murmured.

“As soon as the meeting ended, you ran out of the packhouse,” he reminded me, raising his brows.

“Just focus on what we need to do,” I replied.

“I’m focused on the road, not on my business, Beta,” I said through clenched teeth, my Alpha presence shining brightly.

Taylor looked at me for a moment before smirking and turning to gaze out the front window.

“Yes, sir,” he replied with a hint of sarcasm.

He murmured, and I could hear the humor in his voice. I frowned at him, but I didn’t say anything more as we arrived at the villa.

Taylor parked the car in front of the entrance, and I quickly hopped out. I was eager to get inside.

I straightened my suit, cleared my throat, and nodded my thanks to Taylor. Through the window, I could see him raising his eyebrows at me, but I chose to ignore him. I turned and walked into the villa.

Adam was standing at the doorway, waiting for me.

He greeted me with a bow, just like he always did when I came home.

He was still being punished for spreading a false rumor about Judy, which meant he couldn’t speak while I was there. It would be wise for him to keep that in mind.

I ignored him and walked straight into the villa. I made my way down the hallway until I reached the parlor, where I knew Matt would be working on his homework. I paused outside the door when I heard a soft whisper and something that almost made me stop in my tracks.

I heard a panicked whimper coming from the other side of the door. My brows knitted together in worry. I could smell Judy’s scent, but Matt’s was absent. It was strange; it felt like his scent was so faint that he hadn’t been in the room with her at all.

I had been in that room for a while. Suddenly, I caught a familiar scent that I recognized all too well. My face twisted in annoyance, and I felt a low growl bubbling up from my throat. I pushed through the doorway, ready to confront whatever was waiting for me, only to find Judy pressed against the wall.

Ethan stood against the wall, holding her close. His lips brushed against the back of her neck, and for a moment, she closed her eyes, savoring the quiet.

But then, she heard the sound of the door opening. Startled, her eyes flew open. I watched as the scene shifted around us.

Color faded from her face.

“What on earth is going on here?” I asked, my voice echoing through the room.

Ethan froze when he heard me. He quickly let go of Judy, who looked shocked.

Ethan’s eyes were full of fire as he let her go. She immediately wrapped her arms around herself, as if trying to hold everything together.

Ethan looked like he was about to say something, but then he hesitated.

I didn’t give him a chance. I grabbed Ethan by his collar and pushed him hard against the wall. The impact cracked the wall, and he winced in pain. Ethan might have had Alpha blood, but he was no match for a Lyem like me.

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“How could you betray my daughter’s trust like that? Betraying her is the same as betraying me, and you won’t like what I do to those who betray me,” I said through gritted teeth.

He was clearly shaking, fear written all over his face.

I felt a rush of satisfaction knowing that I was making Ethan sweat.

“I swear… nothing happened, Alpha,” he said, his whole body shaking.

I tightened my grip around his throat and squeezed. His face turned bright red as he struggled to breathe.

Gavin’s face turned red as he struggled to breathe.

“It didn’t look like nothing!” he hissed. “Do you take me for a fool?!”

“N… no sir,” he stammered, trying to explain.

“Gavin, it’s not what it looked like,” he continued, trying to calm the situation.

“I heard Judy say that from behind me,” I said, turning to face Ethan. “And you really think I’m going to take your word for it?” My eyes locked onto his, filled with intensity. “You promised you wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize this.”

I caught you pressed against the wall with my daughter’s fiancé.

I kept my voice low because I knew my daughter was just in the kitchen. I could almost smell her scent from where I stood. “Irene would be crushed if she knew…”

“I can’t believe this,” I said through clenched teeth.

I felt Judy’s hand on my back, and a sudden spark shot through my body. I almost let go of Ethan. He was still gasping for air, silently pleading for help.

, I had to agree with Judy.

“It didn’t mean anything,” Judy said softly. “Please, let him go. Irene would be upset if anything happened to him.”

I understood her concern. She was absolutely right. No matter what was happening, we needed to prioritize safety.

I knew Irene would never forgive me if I hurt Ethan. I remembered the last time I told her I didn’t approve of her relationship with him. She had been so upset that she threatened to hurt herself. I watched in horror as she held a knife to her own throat, making it clear just how serious she was.

I could see the fire and passion shining in her eyes. She would have done anything for him if I hadn’t stepped in and accepted Ethan as her boyfriend.

The way this jerk affected her made me feel sick. I just couldn’t understand what she saw in him.

I didn’t understand what Judy saw in him either.

When they released Ethan, he fell to the ground, coughing and rubbing his sore throat. I noticed the red marks on his neck; they wouldn’t last long. He had Alpha blood, which meant he would heal quickly.

He could heal faster than regular werewolves.