Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
Im worried about Ethan, she admitted, glancing at her phone.
He hasnt called me.
Gavin let out a huff that Irene knew way too well to be disapproval.
It was no secret that Gavin didnt like Ethan very much.
Irene wasnt sure why because Ethan had been nothing but kind to her from the very first moment they met.
He looked so handsome in his tux and his dark curls brushed out of his face as he scanned the room of the Alpha banquet.
Word had gotten out that Alpha Carter from the Redmoon pack had died during at battle and now all available Alpha candidates in the area were gathered around to impress Gavin Landry.
Gavin was the only one who could single handedly appoint any Alpha he wanted without consulting the other Lycans because he was the most powerful Lycan chairman in the world.
When Ethans eyes found Irenes, it was as if they were the only two in the entire world.
Her heart skipped a beat ; even her wolf purred with contentment and satisfaction.
She liked what they saw and from the smile on Ethans perfect lips, he liked what lie saw as well.
It didnt take long for him to stroll over to her and order her another glass of champagne.
They talked the entire night ; he hadnt even bothered to ask her about her father or speak with him the entire night.
It was as if he had forgotten why he was there in the first place.
By the end of the night, he asked for her number.
He called her the next night, and they spoke until the sun rose.
She never felt this way towards anyone before and she wanted to be with him more than anything.
However, when she told her father about him and how much she wanted him, he didnt give her his blessing at first.
In fact, he expressed his concerns about Ethan using her and stated that he didnt really like Ethan all that much based on what he had seen and heard from numerous packs.
Irene had to admit that she went a little crazy and threatened her own life if her father didnt give him her blessing.
He had no other choice but to do so.
A month later, Ethan proposed, and Irene jumped at the opportunity.
She looked over at her father who was seated beside her on the couch, neither of them speaking.
When Mom was alive, did you love her? Gavin seemed shocked by the question and turned to look at her, his eyes filled with concern and thought.
She was my fated mate, of course, I loved her, he answered without hesitation.
I know she was your fated mate, she said, staring down at her hands.
That just means you were drawn together and bound together by your wolves.
But that doesnt mean you have to actually love her.
I loved her.
But did you love her because of the bond, or because of your heart? She asked.
Why are you asking? He countered ; his eyes narrowed in her direction..
She sucked her bottom lip into her mouth and nibbled on it gently as she thought about how to answer his question.
Truth be told, she wasnt sure why she wanted to know.
Maybe to prove that the mate bond doesnt matter.
Shes not mated with Ethan, but if either of them did ever found their mates, would they still want to be with each other, or would they automatically choose their mates? The thought terrified Irene and she would be lying if she said she wasnt worried about Ethan one day finding his mate and then leaving her.
She wanted to know if the mate bond could be fought.
If someone as strong and powerful as Gavin Landry couldnt fight the mate bond, was there any hope for the rest of them? I guess Im just trying to figure out how the mate bond works, she murmured, tugging at her fingers.nervously.
He sighed and leaned back on the couch as he thought about her question.
The bond is strong, he admitted.
Probably the strangest thing youd ever experience.
You think your have a handle on it, but in reality, you arent in control.
Its your wolves that take over.
They make it impossible to stay away.
But theres also a part of you that doesnt want to stay away.
You will start to crave them to a point where its almost painful.
Fighting it would only make you and your wolf miserable.
Did you try to fight it? She asked.
I was young, he murmured.
I didnt really understand the feeling and the bond.
It was all very confusing.
I think a part of me tried to fight it, yes.
But your mother had a way of bringing me out of my shell.
Then, she gave me the greatest gift I could have ever received.
Whats that? She asked.
Gavin wrapped an arm around his daughter and pulled her in for a hug.
You, he answered.
She smiled as she peered up at him.
So, you did love her, she said softly ; it wasnt a question this time, but Gavin still answered her anyway.
He nodded with a soft smile playing on his lips.
Yes, he answered.
When she died it was really difficult.
Is that why you dont date? He raised his brows at her question.
I date.
You dont date seriously, she retorted.