Chapter 86

**Chapter 0086**
**Gavin’s POV**

“Alpha, I need to tell you something,” Beta Taylor said from the front seat as we drove back to the villa. It had been a long day at the office, and I could feel the fatigue settling in.

The last thing I wanted right now was some bad news. I was still angry after catching my nephew on top of Judy in broad daylight yesterday. I hadn’t spoken to either of them since I saw them in that moment.

I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did. I had nothing against Walter. He was a good kid, smart and level-headed. He was successful and reminded me a lot of his father, with whom I also had a decent relationship.

I didn’t trust him with Judy. Just thinking about it made my stomach twist, and I couldn’t shake that feeling.

I tried to push the thought away and looked at my Beta. His eyes were glued to the front window.

“Spit it out,” I said, feeling my patience slip away.

“It’s about Judy and Walter,” he replied, sounding a bit embarrassed.

My heart sank.

“What about them?” I asked.

through my teeth.

“They were spotted last night on a date,” he blurted out. “They went to a fancy restaurant and were seen holding hands.”

I was furious when my friend told me this news. My anger was boiling inside me. I told him,

Walter was told to stay away from Judy, but he didn’t listen. Judy didn’t pay attention either. She knew that I could fire her at any time. Was this a risk she was willing to take? Or maybe she took the chance because she felt confident in her position.

My nephew came from a wealthy family, and he could help pay her father’s debt.

She was sneaky, and I wasn’t going to let her get away with this nonsense.

“Step on it!” I growled. “I need to get home right away!”

“Yes, Alpha,” Taylor said, pushing down harder on the gas. He knew better than to talk to me casually right now. He also knew it was not a good idea to go against me.

He pressed the accelerator, and we sped back to our destination.

I rushed to my villa in no time. I didn’t say a word to Taylor as I got out of the car and headed straight inside.

When I entered, Adam greeted me with a bow. He still couldn’t speak because I had told him not to. I ignored him and didn’t pay him any attention.

I hurried into the parlor, expecting to find Judy tutoring Matthew. Instead, I was met with a surprising scene.

Walter and Ethan were there. Walter had a firm grip on Ethan’s collar and was pressing him against the wall. It was clear that something intense was going on.

Ethan was pinned against the wall, his anger radiating from him like heat.

“Get your hands off me,” he growled through clenched teeth.

“Why would you break up with your fated mate for my cousin?” Walter barked, his voice low and filled with rage.

**Chapter 00**

“Because I fell in love,” Ethan said, trying to get away from Walter’s grip. “I love Irene.”

“Bullshit,” Walter hissed.

“Think about what you’re saying,” Walter continued, his voice low and intense.

“I want to speak the truth,” Ethan said, narrowing his eyes.

“She was your fated mate!” Walter growled. “Your wolf wouldn’t have given up on her so easily.”

“You have no idea what you…”

Ethan spoke passionately, “You’ve never experienced having a fated mate! I didn’t want the goddess to choose who I ended up with. I love Irene, and I would do anything for her, even if it means leaving my fated mate.”

She doesn’t know that Judy and I are friends, and I hope she never finds out.

“And she won’t,” I said, cutting into their conversation.

Ethan and Walter both stopped talking and looked at me in surprise. Walter turned his gaze towards me.

He swallowed hard and then stepped back, releasing Ethan. He ran his long fingers through his blond curls, trying to collect his thoughts.

“I’m sorry, Uncle,” Walter said softly, looking down at the ground. “I got carried away. I just didn’t want…”

“I can’t stand to see anyone get hurt because of this jerk,” I said.

“I agree with you,” I added, surprising both of them. “I don’t want either of you to get hurt.”

I turned to look at Ethan and narrowed my eyes at him.

“If you aren’t truly interested in my daughter, you need to step away from her before it’s too late,” I said firmly. “I don’t want her marrying someone who isn’t 100% committed.” I knew this was important, and I wanted to protect her from any heartache.

Ethan’s decision to walk away right now would hurt her. It would be even worse if they got married and he ended up hurting her later on. I don’t think she could handle that kind of pain. I always wanted what was best for my daughter.

I would do anything to see her smile. Her happiness means everything to me. But if Ethan ever hurt her in any way, I would lose control. I wouldn’t hesitate to confront him, and it wouldn’t end well for him.