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

to look at me , his eyes hard

him in

he just did that

him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of Matt ; he was

; from what I heard , Matt being happy and excited about something was a

if I was the reason

is so exciting , Irene said , clapping her

Come on , Matt.

get ready for dinner

Irene toward the kitchen , leaving me alone with

turned and glared up at him , my lips pressed in

everywhere but me and that only made me even more mad

I asked him , putting my hands on

was what ? He asked ,

rolled my eyes

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

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

demeanor , and I took a hesitant

on Matts face in a long time , but for some reason , he likes you

for hits sake , you are going to stay for dinner ,

to protest , but then

be

a curt nod before turning away from him and

, he grabbed my arm to stop me

touch was gentle , and yet firm at

from the contact and goosebumps spread across my # 25

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