Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

I rub his head.

"We'll work on it together," I assured him.

"So, that means you're staying?" he asked.

"Yes, she's staying," Gavin said before I could have a chance to speak. He puts an arm around me and pulls me into his side. "And we have a lot to talk about, but I'm not letting her go again."

I blushed at his straightforward words.

"We certainly have a lot to talk about," I agreed.

"So, I was right then," Matt grinned as he looked at Irene. "Told you she was going to be our new mom."

"I'm never calling her mom," Irene said, folding her arms across her chest, but there was amusement in her eyes as she peeked between the two of us.

I nearly choked on my own spit at her candid words.

"I'm not asking anyone to call me mom," I told her, and then I remembered the little bean in my belly, and my cheeks grew hot.

No one knew about this pregnancy except for Gavin. I wasn't sure when the right time to tell them, but something told me to keep the secret to myself for a little while longer. Now was not the right time or place.

about we discuss this later. For now, Irene, would you be able to take Matthew home? We will have a celebration ceremony tomorrow evening, but for right now, I'm

cheeks flushed before I could stop

me a knowing grin before she glanced up at her father

Matt to follow her. Matt gave me

me into a tight hug, her warmth engulfing me. Her hug was all I needed; tears filled my eyes and began to spill down my cheeks. I missed her and my father so incredibly much; being away from

voice breaking.

don't blame you for that for a second," my mother assured me as she pulled back to look at my face. She cupped my face in her warm hands and wiped away my tears with her thumbs. "Plus, you brought us

him yet?" I asked. "Sampson,

She shook her head.

"We plan

I nodded.

told her,

love you so much,

one another when my father joined us. He looked up

it was going to take my father some time to

him, leaning into Gavin slightly without meaning to Gavin didn't seem to mind, though. I felt his hand tightening around my waist, not even realizing he was holding

face. He opened his mouth to say something, but my mother

go," my mother told him. "It's late, and we have a big day