Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

"Alpha Landry," the hostess said, a polite smile on her face. "Your Beta just dropped your children off. They are already seated at their usual table. Maybe I'll escort you?" She asked, motioning for the back patio.

"Not necessary," Gavin said, wrapping an arm around my waist, keeping me pinned to his side. The hostess glanced at me and her body tensed; she cleared her throat, and then forced a tight smile.

"Of course," she said. "Enjoy your meal."

Without another word, Gavin put his hand on the small of my back and guided me towards the patio entrance. It was a large space with a few tables spaced apart with white umbrellas. Irene and Matt sat at one of the tables closest to the edge, overlooking the harbor.

"Dad!" Matt was the first to spot us. He was already running towards us and hugging both his father and me.

"Hope you weren't waiting long," Gavin said he running his fingers through Matt's shabby brown hair.

"No, we just got here," Matt said, guiding us to the table.

"Have you ordered yet?" Gavin asked.

"Not yet. Irene told them we are waiting for you to arrive," Matt explained.

Gavin nodded.

Irene stood up when we approached, and as soon as her eyes met mine, they widened. She stared at me from head to toe, her mouth agape.

"Is that my design?" She asked, her brows shooting up. "I didn't think you liked my designs."

skepticism in her eyes, and I

the bright color and the frilly skirt," I told her, a bit loudly as

you as my model. I created

My cheeks burned.

not anything like a model. I'm sure you can use some actual models for that," I said, waving off her

Irene said with a glint of humor in her eyes. I could tell from the way Gavin was trying not to smile that Irene was teasing me. She knew damn well

let out a

she said lightly. "What is this about? Why are you deciding to change your style all of a

you'd like it," I confessed,

She raised her brows.

do you care what I like?" She asked. "Aren't

speak,

family,"

Gavin greeted

decided what you'd like to drink for

martini, please," Irene said with a

Carlton said

said, and Carlton nodded again, writing that

take a scotch," Gavin

the usual," Carlton said, checking

eyes were on