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

"You truly do look like a luna now," Irene said as she stepped back to take a look at her handiwork. "A true future Luna in the making."

“A future Luna who hasn't had a proper cup of coffee in months," I murmured.

She grinned.

"Which is why I made a call to the kitchen to have a fresh pot brewed before we leave."

"You're literally the best. Maybe I should be marrying you," I teased as we headed out of the room.

She let out a soft laugh, and it felt good to hear her laugh.

"Don't get too excited. It's decaf with a little bit of caffeinated because Eliza said a bit of caffeine won't hurt," she chuckled.

"It's better than nothing. I could still marry you."

"Yeah, too bad you're marrying my dad," she teased back. “Honestly, I'd probably have better luck with you than I do with any of the other guys in my life.”

I knew she was joking, but I could hear the lingering sadness in her voice. It made my chest feel tight; she was in a difficult place with the men in her life, and I wanted to make things better for her.

"Do you want to talk about it?" I asked, treading the subject lightly.

"Right now? Absolutely not."

reached the kitchen, and the staff was already putting out mugs, cream,

morning, Miss Irene,” one of them said, smiling at Irene with

pot of coffee and poured two cups. She turned to me. “First order of business, learn to sip your coffee

before the mug was

asked, raising

eyes. "There's a proper way

laughed. "Nobody cares

She narrowed her eyes.

you

get to the ballroom. For right now, I

but

"Suit yourself."

as she gingerly blew on the steam from her cup and then brought the cup to her lips, sipping it slowly. I tried and failed to mimic her movements, but once I got my first taste of coffee,

the rest of it like

water.

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deep sigh from behind me, but I

ceilings, huge windows, two crystal chandeliers, plush

took a variety of dance classes and etiquette classes,

friends, but I did see a few other packmates who eyed me carefully as I walked through the packhouse and stepped into the ballroom.

are going to start simple,” she tells me as she walks to the center of the room. “Posture, greetings, and how to walk and talk