Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

Chapter 749 Gavin's POV I hadn't seen Noah Blackwell since I was 16 years old. We used to be best friends, but then something happened, and I was no longer allowed to see him. His entire family fell off the face of the earth. I stopped questioning why after a while; my father refused to talk about it, and my mother claimed not to know a thing. But I always felt as if I had missed something. I've heard of Noah's work alongside his father in the shadow regions, though, and I knew he wasn't the same 16-year-old I had once known. He wasn't someone I would consider a friend.

His dark hair was shoulder length, and his eyes were so dark they looked black, but I knew they were blue like the dark ocean. He looked more like Zachary Blackwell than any of the others. Back then, he wanted nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps. I wondered if he still felt the same way now. "Noah," Selene said with a pleased smile. "Come join us, darling." She motioned for an empty chair, and Noah walked towards it without his eyes meeting mine. He sat down and started to put food on his plate. "I apologize for my late entrance," Noah said.

---- His voice was deeper, more polished than I remembered. A man's voice now, edged in teal. Though I'm sure mine was too. "No apologies necessary. You have quite a bit on your plate. We weren't expecting you to arrive at all," Zachary said, eyeing his son. Noah's eyes flicked up at last, catching mine across the table. For a moment, I searched for the boy I had once known-the reckless grin, the secret plans whispered in the training yard. But there was nothing left of him. Only a cold, assessing stare.

shift slightly beside me, her hand brushing against mine under the table. Her touch soothed me, which I knew mine soothed her. "Your father invited me. It would have been stupid to refuse the invitation. I'm pleased you were able to clear your busy schedule to join us, Noah."

laugh followed, low and approving. "he does have that reputation, doesn't he. Darling, have you met his mate, Judy?" Noah's eyes flickered to Judy, and

a pleasure to meet you." He reached his hand out to shake hers, and she gingerly placed her hand in his. I squeezed her thigh without meaning to. After a quick shake, she drew her hand back as if he had burned her. "I must say, you look quite familiar. Have

was pleased that she thought of me at that moment. I gave her a small smile ---- and a slight nod, subtle enough for them not to notice. "Montague," she answered, glancing back at him He looked through for a moment before his eyes widened

her; my wolf needed to protect what was his. He didn't like the fact that our mate was the center of attention. "She is," Noah answered, a smile growing on his lips. "I watched her on the television. She was quite impressive and put the others to shame." "Must you flirt with every