"Alpha Landry," the hostess said, a polite smile on her face. "Your Beta just

dropped your children off. They are already seated at their usual table. Maybe I'll

escort you?" She asked, motioning for the back patio.

"Not necessary," Gavin said, wrapping an arm around my waist, keeping me

pinned to his side. The hostess glanced at me and her body tensed; she cleared

her throat, and then forced a tight smile.

"Of course," she said. "Enjoy your meal."

Without another word, Gavin put his hand on the small of my back and guided me

towards the patio entrance. It was a large space with a few tables spaced apart

with white umbrellas. Irene and Matt sat at one of the tables closest to the edge,

overlooking the harbor.

"Dad!" Matt was the first to spot us. He was already running towards us and

hugging both his father and me.

"Hope you weren't waiting long," Gavin said he running his fingers through Matt's

shabby brown hair.

"No, we just got here," Matt said, guiding us to the table.

"Have you ordered yet?" Gavin asked.

"Not yet. Irene told them we are waiting for you to arrive," Matt explained.

Gavin nodded.

Irene stood up when we approached, and as soon as her eyes met mine, they

widened. She stared at me from head to toe, her mouth agape.

design?" She asked, her brows shooting up. "I didn't think you

designs."

skepticism in her eyes, and I just gave

you kidding me? This is the best design I've ever

bit loudly

can use you as my model. I created

that

My cheeks burned.

a model. I'm sure you can use some

said, waving off

I'd rather someone who genuinely loves my

be my model," Irene said with

the way Gavin was trying

her style

I felt

out a

"What is this about? Why

your style all of a

you'd like it," I confessed, lifting

She raised her brows.

you care what I like?" She asked. "Aren't

opened my mouth to speak, but was interrupted by

family,"

greeted

like to drink

Irene said with a sweet smile. "With an extra

Carlton said

Matt said, and Carlton nodded again, writing that

notepad.

a scotch," Gavin

Carlton said, checking something off on

eyes

have a water," I

to

with various selections. Have you

your liking?" He

My cheeks heated.

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