Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law novel Chapter 826

“Maybe so,” he replied after a short pause. “I’d like to believe that over the fact that they’ve been lying to us. I’m not really sure how we can know for sure, though. Maybe I’ll agree to Zachary’s terms and keep him as close as possible.”

“You’re thinking about agreeing to the merger?”

Gavin sighed as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into him; my protruding belly kept us separated slightly.

“He’s scared,” Gavin said, almost thoughtfully. “There’s something or someone he’s afraid of, and I’m not entirely sure what it is. He mentioned that his enemies are now coming after him and his family, now that he’s no longer in hiding, and rumors are circulating everywhere. I think maybe they need us.”

My heart squeezed.

“Enemies…” I said softly. “Do you think they could be the same ones that my birth mother was afraid of? Her family?”

“What makes you think that?”

“I don’t know,” I said, my cheeks flushing slightly. “It’s just all so weird, and I’m not sure how any of it connects, but I have that nasty feeling that it does. I also have a feeling that Esme might know, and that’s why she’s not speaking.”

Gavin was quiet for a long while as he let that information process.

“We shouldn’t jump to conclusions.”

I nodded, knowing he was right, but I still had a nasty feeling in the pit of my stomach.

“Did you know that Zachary had a sister?” I asked.

“I vaguely remember Coraline,” he remarked. “I think she and my father had a thing for a long time before he met his mate. She came around once in a while, but then she just stopped appearing.”

“She was the one who put the magic in the Moon Gem,” I told him. “Selene told me as much. But she hadn’t seen or heard from her since. She’s not sure what happened or why Cora decided to cut ties with the family, but it really hurt Zachary.”

“You think she might have more information?”

I nodded, nibbling on my lower lip.

I didn’t want to be interrupted right now, but it was too late. Gavin chuckled as he pecked another kiss on my lips, and then he released me. He went to the door and opened it only to find Irene standing on the other side.

“Hi,” she said, nibbling on her lower lip. I could tell she’s been crying, and my heart squeezed painfully in my chest. “Sorry to bother you…”

“It’s okay, Irene. Everything okay?” Gavin asked.

She looked uncertain for a moment, and then she let out a breath.

“I just need a distraction. I was wondering if Judy wanted to do some more wedding planning?”

I smiled.

“I would love to.”