Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle

Midnight was only a couple of hours away; I didn't have long before I needed to make my escape.

"Champagne, Luna?" The server broke through my thoughts.

I turned to see a man standing nearby with a tray of champagne. Elliot was already sipping on his and he was watching me, waiting for me to answer.

I smiled and took a glass off the tray.

"Thank you," I said in response.

He nodded and turned away.

Just as I took my first sip, I felt a strange disturbance; like someone was watching me. Feeling a slight chill run up my spine, I turned, and I froze when I saw Gavin on the other side of the gathering, staring at

me.

His face shined with indifference and my heart felt heavy in my chest. I shouldn't have been surprised to see him here; I mean, he was a part of the pack after all. But with all my worries about this evening, Gavin's attendance was not a thought that occurred to me.

Just then, Beta Leo approached us. His lips were pressed in a thin line, and I could see a dark cloud forming on his expression as he whispered something into Elliot's ear. If I had wolf hearing, I might have been able to hear what they were saying. But I was wolfless and didn't have that ability.

Elliot visibly tensed and he nodded at Leo before turning his attention to me.

told me. "Get to know some of the packmates and make sure to eat something. I'll return to you once

and alone. I thought that was what I wanted, for Elliot to leave me so I could escape. But once he let me go and stepped away, I found myself wishing he could stay

form as he disappeared into the crowd

it was

me. Did you forget I was part of this pack as well?"

me in a while, Gavin. I simply forgot about you," I told him, trying to sound calm and

eyes as he stepped closer to me; his close proximity made me

"So, I suppose you aren't angry with me

lips together as I glared

lied. "I painted something much better anyway. If anything, it was a blessing

His eyes darkened.

allowed you to use him as a model means anything. He only married you to get under my skin. His heart

felt heavy in my chest from his words. I

tonight. Did I mention she was here?" He asked,

I didn't