Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

"Judy?" My mother asked softly. "Are you okay?"

I realized I had been quiet for too long, and I cleared my throat.

"Yeah, Mom. I'm okay. I just miss you..." It was the truth; tears threatened my eyes. All I wanted was to hug my mom; I missed her like crazy. I missed the familiarity of home. But I couldn't go home... not yet... maybe not ever. "How's..." My voice trailed off as Gavin's name was the first on my tongue. I wanted to ask her if she had heard anything about him or about his upcoming wedding, but I couldn't force the words out of my lips. "How's everyone? Nan... Dad..."

"They miss you," my mom said, sighing. "Nan is okay. I told her that you were spending time getting used to your new pack and job, so you have your phone off. She's been worried about you and wants to talk to you. You should give her a call."

I thought about it, but I didn't because I knew she'd only talk about Gavn. Being mated to Chester and practically living in Gavin's mansion with Irene, she has a front row seat to everything. I knew if I wanted information, Nan would provide it.

"Yeah," I said softly. "Maybe I will."

"They are talking to Alpha Landry about adopting Emalyn," my mother told me. "She's been wanting to tell you that Chester proposed to her a few days ago, and she said yes." gasped.

"What?! Nan and Chester are getting married??" I asked, my eyes wide. Now that was shocking news. So much had changed in only a couple of days.

My mother chuckled.

because she doesn't

my lower lip, trying hard to keep my

not sure when I'll reach out. I'm not sure what I was so afraid of, but something inside of me stopped me from making

say, even though I wasn't ready for this conversation to end. My heart ached, and I needed my mom more

said, her tone soft with compassion

rough as I fought the

"Are you happy?"

question startled me; I wasn't expecting it. There was a lump in my throat that no matter how hard I

lie on my lips. Tears filled my eyes before I could stop them. In that moment, I was glad that my mother couldn't see me. It would only worry her, and that wash something I needed or wanted. "I'm happy...I finished the sentence

and I wondered for