Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

I looked up at him, trying to analyze his face.

"Why the sudden surprises?" I asked him. "Why now?"

He studied me for a moment.

"I realized what I almost lost." I blinked at him as he reached his hand out to touch mine, his fingers brushing across mine. "I'm not going to make that mistake again. I promise."

Ignoring the flutter in my heart, I fixed my attention on my food. We ate mostly silently; he kept stealing glances at me, and I kept suppressing my smile. I was still upset with him for his behavior at the Redcliff pack, and a few sweet words along with dinner weren't going to change that right now. But I did appreciate the sentiment.

When we finished, the waiter returned and brought us dessert, my favorite chocolate mousse. I looked up at Gavin, who was grinning at me as he grabbed his spoon.

"My favorite dessert, too?" I asked him, narrowing my eyes. "You really do pay attention."

He shrugged.

"Actually, it's my favorite too," he admitted. "This was just a lucky shot."

We ate, and by the time we finished, the waiter returned to collect our things. Everything was already paid for, so there was no bill at the end of the meal. Gavin stood and took hold of my hand, pulling me to my feet.

him without hesitation; honestly, I'd probably follow him to the end

where we were going, but I was excited to see what the next surprise was. I mentioned when we reached the academy that I had graduated a few weeks ago. I looked at Gavin, who was only grinning; he looked relaxed, and my heart fluttered at the sight of

outside the school entrance, right where they

that Beta Taylor was waiting there, and in his hands was a graduation gown, along with a hat. My heart stopped beating for a

asked, my voice coming

up," Gavin told me. "I wasn't there when you needed me. You graduated from the academy, and I wasn't there to support you. Instead, I was with someone else. And even though it wasn't as it seemed, I still wasn't where I should

car door and smiled down at me. He looked tired, so

here, helping his best friend and Alpha, meant

as I stepped out of the

my body and placing the hat on my

turning to Gavin. "You don't have to have a pretend graduation for

as he

guiding me through the school entrance. The second I stepped through, my entire body froze. My jaw slacked and my eyes grew wide as I saw the smiling faces of not only my friends and family, but

like the graduation ceremony, and everybody was seated in their seats like they were the first time. The dean was standing on stage her smiling

is our guest of honor. I hope you can remember your speech, Judy," she said,