All three of them stared at me .

Irene and Matt with smiles on their faces and Gavin with a frown .

I stood in front of them with my eyes wide and my heart thuddling violently in my chest .

I wasnt sure what to say as an excuse to get out of this .

There was no way I was going to have dinner with Gavin and his family .

I really should go .

I managed to sputter , pointing over my shoulder at the door and giving an awkward and desperate sounding laugh .

Please , Judy , Matt pleaded , grabbing onto my arm .

I really want you to stay .

It would be nice to have another woman at the table , Irene agreed , a flicker of hope in her eyes .

She truly was desperate for friends , and she would get them any way that she could .

I glanced up at Gavin , hoping that he would say something to help me out here .

But he just sighed and ran his fingers through his hair .

He glanced at Irene and then at Matt before he turned towards the maid who had walked in upon his command .

an extra plate for Miss Montague , he

deep into my stomach Yes , Alpha , the maid said , bowing her head in respect

look at me , his eyes hard and his

him in

couldnt believe he just did

so why was he forcing me ? I wanted to ask him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of Matt ; he was jumping up and down excitedly because I was joining them for dinner , and I didnt want

; from what I heard , Matt being happy

the reason

, Irene said ,

Come on , Matt.

ready for

nodded and went with Irene toward the kitchen ,

at him , my lips pressed in a thin line

; he looked everywhere but me

putting my hands

? He asked , playing

rolled my eyes

would you ask the maid to set an extra plate for me ? I asked , exasperated

coldness in my es Because you are joining us for dinner , he said in a low and threatening tone

the change of demeanor ,

a smile on Matts face in a long time , but for some reason

to stay for dinner , and

my mouth to protest , but then immediately

was right ; I couldnt be the

curt nod before turning away from him and walking

arm to stop me before

was gentle , and yet firm at the

spreading across my entire body from the contact and goosebumps spread across my # 25 BONUS Chapter 00:50 arms

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