Seducing My Ex's Father In Law by Caroline Above Story

I wouldn't dare speak.

Gavin released his grip on his mother. I saw the red mark on her wrist, though I knew it would heal in minutes, I still shivered at the thought that Gavin had hurt his mother enough to leave a mark. He was pissed, despite the apology. His wolf was still so pent up over the fact that his mother hurt me enough to draw blood; I could feel the anxiety and the anger continuing to roll off him.

I knew I needed to do something, so I placed my hand on his back, feeling his rigid shoulders.

"Hey," I said softly. "I'm okay. Just sit down with me."

I felt him relaxing slightly, though his eyes remained trained on his mother. I ran my fingers down his back and touched his hand, entwining my fingers with his.

"Please, Gavin," I whisper. "Just sit down."

After a pause, Gavin finally lowered himself back onto the couch beside me.

"Matilda," Donna said, her eyes darting to Matilda, who stood shell-shocked at the archway. I hadn't even seen or heard her approaching, and I wondered how much of that she saw. "Can you get the antiseptic and an icepack for Miss Montague's face?"

"Y... yes, ma'am," Matilda said and darted from the room without another word.

of his stupor because soon his entire body turned in my direction. His hands were cupping my face, and I could see the fear and worry in his

you okay?" He whispered, his thumb tracing my lower lip. I winced slightly when he brushed my split lip, but the pain went away almost immediately after. "I'm so sorry,” he

mine, taking in

assured me, placing a small kiss on the corner of my lip. He tucked a strand of hair behind my

was still shocked that her own son would resort to hurting her because of another woman.

the antiseptic on, but Gavin grabbed it from her and dismissed

then the ice pack on

be now?" Donna finally asked

hesitation. His eyes found hers from across the room, and his expression softened slightly. "You were mated to my father, and you stuck by him despite everything he had done to you. Despite his treatment

tears stinging my eyes. If I wasn't reassured before, I certainly

in my

see," she replied tightly. "And

chance mate... but she's also carrying my pup. I will do whatever I can

gawked at

you telling me she's carrying

one to