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 .

plate for Miss

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

look at me , his

him in disbelief

he just

he forcing me ? I wanted to ask him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of Matt ;

what I heard , Matt being happy and excited about

if I was the reason that smile got wiped

is so exciting , Irene said , clapping her

Come on , Matt.

get ready

Irene toward the kitchen , leaving

lips pressed in a thin line and my

but me and that

hands on my hips as I continued

was what ? He

eyes at the

you ask the maid to set an extra plate

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

demeanor

long

, you are going to stay for dinner , and you arent going

my mouth to protest ,

I couldnt be the reason

before turning

my arm to stop me before I could

touch was gentle , and yet firm at the same

felt warmth spreading across my entire body from the contact and

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