Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

Midnight was only a couple of hours away; I didn't have long before I needed to make my escape.

"Champagne, Luna?" The server broke through my thoughts.

I turned to see a man standing nearby with a tray of champagne. Elliot was already sipping on his and he was watching me, waiting for me to answer.

I smiled and took a glass off the tray.

"Thank you," I said in response.

He nodded and turned away.

Just as I took my first sip, I felt a strange disturbance; like someone was watching me. Feeling a slight chill run up my spine, I turned, and I froze when I saw Gavin on the other side of the gathering, staring at

me.

His face shined with indifference and my heart felt heavy in my chest. I shouldn't have been surprised to see him here; I mean, he was a part of the pack after all. But with all my worries about this evening, Gavin's attendance was not a thought that occurred to me.

Just then, Beta Leo approached us. His lips were pressed in a thin line, and I could see a dark cloud forming on his expression as he whispered something into Elliot's ear. If I had wolf hearing, I might have been able to hear what they were saying. But I was wolfless and didn't have that ability.

visibly tensed and he nodded at Leo

afraid I have a matter to take care of and must leave for a short while," he told me. "Get to know some of the packmates and make sure to eat something. I'll return to you once

me feeling cold and alone. I thought that was what I wanted, for Elliot to leave me so I could escape. But once he let me go and stepped

watched his retreating form as he disappeared into the crowd

now was a good time to plan my escape and get out of there before it was too late. But before I could take a step, Gavin approached me, causing my

you forget I

Gavin. I simply forgot about you," I told him,

closer to me; his close

suppose you aren't angry with me for giving your paintings away to

my lips together as

painted something much better anyway. If

His eyes darkened.

I saw your painting. It was a portrait of my uncle, right?" He asked. "I hope you don't think that the fact he allowed you to use him as a model means anything. He only married you to get under my skin. His heart will always

heavy in my chest from his words. I stared at him, unsure of what

maybe you will meet her tonight. Did I mention she was here?" He asked, a smirk playing

saying? I didn't understand

followed his gaze. I realized there was a small crowd gathering and when I took a better look, I saw a gorgeous woman, wearing an elegant red dress with shimmering, silky, auburn hair and emerald, green eyes that shined

on her, her attention was focused on the