Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

Silver's POV

I stared at Shirly as she continued to dazzle the room. Everybody practically fell to her feet from her charm, and I felt physically ill. Her eyes found Gavin's and she smiled adoringly as she made her way over to us, Elliot on her heel.

"Gavin, it's lovely to see you again," Shirly said, kissing each of his cheeks before her eyes found mine. "Is this your girlfriend?"

Elliot's features darkened at her question, and I couldn't bring myself to look away from him. Shirly was standing so close to him like they were one unit. My heart was thrumming violently in my chest. My eyes burned with unshed tears.

Gavin laughed.

"No, Shirly. You have the wrong idea," he said, waving his hands dismissively. "Do you really think I would end up with someone like her?"

Shirly examined me carefully and I finally pulled my eyes away from Elliot to look at her. She was stunning up close and my heart ached with each passing moment.

"Oh, I see," Shirly said, her eyes narrowing. "You are wolfless. I shouldn't have thought so much. It's impossible for someone like you to be part of the Alpha's family. My apologies, Gavin."

I glared at Elliot who remained by Shirly's side as if she didn't just insult

the word 'Alpha'

and some others around us

I knew that her wolf was strong enough to tear me apart in a heartbeat and speaking anymore would sentence my death. "Do you have any idea

her behalf. This is my wife

as she snapped a look

She gasped. "To a wolfless girl? Have you lost

and my face grew hot with embarrassment.

Alpha of your status has no business with someone like her. Do you

I was noticing everyone's eyes fixed on me, judging

took hold of Shirly's arm, which was like a punch

to keep his voice under control. He looked at me and something unfamiliar flashed through his eyes. I couldn't tell what it was, but my stomach twisted in a knot. I wanted the ground to open and swallow me whole. "We have other business matters to discuss. If you'll excuse us," he continued before he pulled Shirly away from the growing crowd. Everyone was still silent; their scrutiny still fixed

that went better than I expected," Gavin chuckled