Chapter 0148 Gavins POV I was hesitant for a moment as I stood outside the closed door .


    This was ridiculous , I shouldnt be this nervous .


    But I couldnt get Judys words out of my head .


    Why would I want this for my own daughter ? It was obvious Ethan wasnt serious about his mating with her , so why should I allow it to happen in the first ce ? 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 shes been crying .


    I hated that she was in pain , and I could only me Ethan for this .


    He was hurting my daughter , and I would make sure he paid for these crimes .


    We need to talk , I told her before I could back out ..


    She sighed and stepped away from her door so I could enter her room .


    It was dark and she hadnt cleaned up in what looked like days .


    Im really tired , can it be fast ? She asked as she made her way over to her bed .


    I shut the door behind me and stepped further into her room ..


    Its about Ethan , I told her , making her entire body still .


    She nced up at me , her eyes narrowed .


    What about him ? I ran my fingers through my hair .


    Are you sure you truly want to marry him , Irene ? I finally asked .


    He makes you miserable and- He doesnt make me miserable , Daddy , Irene said , standing to her feet and folding her arms across her chest .


    Hes the only one who makes me happy .


    I raised my brows .


    Then why are you locking yourself in your room ? I asked her .


    She rolled her eyes .


    Im just going through something … she murmured .


    It has nothing to do with Ethan .


    She was lying ; I could tell easily .


    Irene , whatever it is , you can talk to me .


    Im your father and- Oh , now you want to pretend like youre a caring father ? Irene spat , taking me by surprise .


    You have never been there for me or Matt .


    You are only around now because you have a gross crush on Matt tutor .


    But Dad , newssh , Im grown now , and I dont need you meddling in my life .


    I would have loved to have you in my life growing up , but you were always too busy .


    Do you have any idea what its like living in your shadow ? Its exhausting ….


    +26 DONUS Chapter 0148 I was shocked by her words , and I wasnt sure what to say .


    I had no idea she felt that way … or maybe she wasshing out at me because didnt know who else to take her frustrations out on .


    Either way , 1 I could see the pure pain in her eyes , and it was directed towards me .


    You have barely been a father to me , she continued tears filling her eyes .


    And now you want to take away the only happiness I had ever known ? Do you want me to end it all ? Because Im about ready to take a knife and- ay form Dont you dare speak like that , Irene ! I growled .


    You know I dont want to take anything away you .


    Im just worried about you .


    I want whats best … Ethan is whats best , she huffed , wiping away the stray tears from her cheeks .


    Hes all I want and Im not giving up on our rtionship no matter what happens .


    Hes mine … and I wont let you take him away from me ! I wasnt sure what more to say , so I nodded .