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

by that news, "well, then this is

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 as they were both

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 her an apologetic look as

Vanessa.

always went

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Vanessa said in a cheery voice complete with sugary sweet smile before turning her attention to Kelsey. “Kelsey, so tell me, what's it like working for Kyle?" Her laugh linkled through the room as she

forearm.

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 across the

rolling off her. It was so strong, I wouldn't be surprised if the others noticed it too. Next I felt a brush against my leg under the table and I couldn't wipe the grin from my face. I extended my leg feeling triumphant as my one true mate reached for me discreetly with her own leg. She rubbed her foot up and down my leg causing me to harden and thank God we were sitting down. Then she

though," she replied so sweetly and innocently that I choked on the bite of corn I had just