Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games

Chapter 55

"Hello, I'm Mary Westin," my mother said, rising to shake hands with what she undoubtedly perceived as an intruder into her home and family night.

"Kelsey Adams. It's nice to officially meet you," she said graciously.

My mom tried to hide the sneer. I knew she wasn't a fan of Kelsey's and had been vocal with Dad and me about running her out of Westin territory, but I also knew Mary Westin would never have been less than hospitable to any shifter in her home, especially one my father invited to join us.

"I invited Kelsey to join us for dinner, sweetie. I hope that's okay." My father offered, simultaneously giving warning for her to behave.

The look she shot back to him promised he'd be explaining himself later.

"Of course. Lily, why don't you grab an extra plate to set for our guest. Kelsey, I know you already know Kyle, and Lily and Elise from work. These are my other sons, Liam and Chase," she offered formally.

we've met

"well, then this

blatant intrusion into my life, but then curiosity had me turning to Kelsey instead as I felt a strange emotion ripple through her. Her body was tense and her smile painted on, but to the outside eye, I had no doubt she looked perfectly friendly and normal. I knew with all my being that there was nothing friendly about Kelsey Adams as she politely shook hands with Vanessa, never once dropping her stare. The direct contact only lasted a second

an awkward silence across the table as we all sat down to eat. Mom had strategically placed me beside Vanessa, no surprise there, and had Lily sit Kelsey next to her, placing he across from me. I tried to send

Vanessa.

I praised her perfectly cooked, juicy turkey with all the fixings. My mother always went above and beyond on Tuesday night family dinners. You'd think it was Thanksgiving every

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so much for having me over, Vanessa said in a cheery voice complete with sugary sweet smile before turning her attention to Kelsey. “Kelsey, so

forearm.

bit of reserve not to push her away. How dare she show such disrespect to my mate!Bur I had to stay focused and remember, no one knew Kelsey was my mate because in the two years I had known her I had never made my intentions clear. I didn't want to paint an even bigger target on her back by doing something stupid, and that reminder kept me glued uncomfortably in my chair watching her closely from

leg feeling triumphant as

time he's a complete pain in my ass, though," she replied so sweetly and innocently that I choked