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

I blushed, resting my hand on his arms as we made our way out. Eliza nd Taylor followed, chatting easily while Irne stayed silent. Here, we made our way to the bottom floor. Erik stood waiting by the entrance in his own tailored suit, looking more handsome than I had ever seen him.

He was speaking to the other gammas, and they looked to be teasing him, probably about attending the ball instead of working it. His cheeks were flushed, and he looked all too annoyed. When he saw us approaching, his face lit up and he smiled. Then, his eyes shifted to Irene, and his entire body stilled.

Irene didn’t seem to notice, though, but I did. I made a note to speak to Erik about this later. It was obvious he had a thing for her and probably did for a while, but I was getting the thought that maybe it was a bit deeper than

that.

The drive to the ball wasn’t long, but it was quiet as each of us got lost in our own thoughts. Chester had his arm around Nan the entire time, and I kept hearing him murmur how beautiful she was and how much he loved her new hair. I smiled, happy for my best friend.

The road wound through the Blood Thorne territory, the night alive with glittering lanterns and fairy lights that hung like starlight above the cobblestone streets. When we arrived, the ball was already in full swing. Masked guests twirled across the marble floor under a chandelier that looked like it could hold a glaze within it. Luaghter, perfume, and the faint scent of wine mixed in the air.

Gavin guided me down the grand staircase, his hand steady on the small of my back. For a moment, the world seemed to slow. I could feel eyes on us, curious, speculative, but one of those matters when we looked at each other like I was the only thing in the room.

Alpha Jeremy approached, his smile sharp and smooth.

“Ah, Alpha Landry,” he greeted, extending his hand for a shake, which Gavin took immediately. “Glad you could make it.”

“Thank you again for the invitation, Jeremy. You’ve outdone yourself here,” Gavn replied, taking in the gorgeous atmosphere.

credit. My Luna did most of the planning. She usually

standing with a few other gammas in the corner of the room; she was wearing a dress,

and Chester were at the buffet table, sampling each dish, and I couldn’t help the light laugh that came out

for the evening,” Gavin said. “He wouldn’t have enjoyed being

Jeremy smiled.

a young one running around. It’s really no problem,” Jeremy assured him. “If you’ll excuse me. I

nodded and watched as Jeremy took

her eyes on a mission, though her footsteps

need to check on

you,” he said, his

I shake my head.

if I just go,” I

could retort, we heard a gasp coming from nearby, and my body froze. I turned in time to see Irene frozen in place near the edge of the ballroom, her

My stomach twisted.

feared what it might be. I pulled my hand out of Gavin’s and rushed towards her, but it was pointless because he was following after

to her, my eyes remained on the side of her face, though it seemed as if

I asked, trying to