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 .

extra plate for Miss Montague , he ordered

Yes , Alpha , the maid said , bowing her head in respect and quickly hurrying towards

then turned to look at me , his eyes hard and his face

him in disbelief

he just did

to ask him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of

heard , Matt being happy

I was the reason that smile

said , clapping

Come on , Matt.

ready

nodded and went with Irene toward the kitchen , leaving me

at him , my lips pressed

he didnt notice ; he looked everywhere but me and that only

was that ? I asked him , putting my hands on

? He asked , playing dumb

eyes at

to set an extra plate for me ? I asked , exasperated

at me and I could see the coldness in my es Because you are joining us for dinner ,

was startled by the change of demeanor , and I took a hesitant step

face in a long time , but for some reason , he

for hits sake , you are going to stay

mouth to protest , but then immediately

couldnt be the reason Matt was unhappy

I relented with a curt nod before turning away

arm to stop me before I

was gentle , and yet firm at the same time

entire body from the contact and goosebumps spread across my # 25 BONUS Chapter

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