PopularNovelChapter 55 "Hello, I'm Mary Westin," my mother said, rising to shake hands with what she undoubtedly perceived as an intruder into her hand family night.
"Kelsey Adams. It's nice to officially meet you," she said graciously.
My mom tried to hide the sneer. I knew she wasn't a fan of Kelsey's and had been vocal with Dad andabout running her out of Westin territory, but I also knew Mary Westin would never have been less than hospitable to any shifter in her home, especially one my father invited to join us.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I invited Kelsey to join us for dinner, sweetie. I hope that's okay." My father offered, simultaneously giving warning for her to behave.
The look she shot back to him promised he'd be explaining himself later.
"Of course. Lily, why don't you grab an extra plate to set for our guest. Kelsey, I know you already know Kyle, and Lily and Elise from work. These are my other sons, Liam and Chase," she offered formally.
"Hi, thanks, we've met already." "Oh," she sounded surprised by that news, "well, then this is Vanessa Relic, a dear friend of Kyle's." My first instinct was to stare down my mother for her blatant intrusion into my life, but then curiosity hadturning to Kelsey instead as I felt a strange emotion ripple through her. Her body was tense and her smile painted on, but to the outside eye, I had no doubt she looked perfectly friendly and normal. I knew with all my being that there was nothing friendly about Kelsey Adams as she politely shook hands with Vanessa, never once dropping her stare. The direct contact only lasted a second as they were both distracted by Lily's return with the additional place setting, though I smiled, noting Vanessa looked away first.
There was an awkward silence across the table as we all sat down to eat. Mom had strategically placedbeside Vanessa, no surprise there, and had Lily sit Kelsey next to her, placing he across from me. I tried to send her an apologetic look as she looked back and forth betweenand Vanessa.
"Mmm, this is really good, mom." I praised her perfectly cooked, juicy turkey with all the fixings. My mother always went above and beyond on Tuesday night family dinners. You'd think it was Thanksgiving every Tuesday in the Westin house.
Chapter 4 "It really is, Mary, thank you so much for havingover, Vanessa said in a cheery voice complete with sugary sweet smile before turning her attention to Kelsey. "Kelsey, so tell me, what's it like working for Kyle?" Her laugh linkled through the room as she laid her hand possessively on my forearm.
It took every bit of reserve not to push her away. How dare she show such disrespect to my mate!Bur I had to stay focused and remember, no one knew Kelsey was my mate because in the two years I had known her I had never made my intentions clear. I didn't want to paint an even bigger target on her back by doing something stupid, and that reminder keptglued uncomfortably in my chair watching her closely from across the table, To her credit, Kelsey kept a perfect composure, though I could clearly feel her frustrations and anger rolling off her. It was so strong, I wouldn't be surprised if the others noticed it too. Next I felt a brush against my leg under the table and I couldn't wipe the grin from my face. I extended my leg feeling triumphant as my one true mate reached fordiscreetly with her own leg. She rubbed her foot up and down my leg causingto harden and thank God we were sitting down. Then she took a controlled deep breath before replying as my wolf howled in victory at one of the first signs that she truly did feel our connection too.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Working with Kyle is a new adventure every day. Most of the the's a complete pain in my ass, though," she replied so sweetly and innocently that I choked on the bite of corn I had just put in my mouth.
Looking around, all eyes were onnow, waiting to see how I'd react to that. I couldn't help but smile, and as soon as I did, the laughter and ribbing began. It was like a Kyle Westin roast for much of the remainder of the of night. Even mom relaxed and added in several Kyle stories from my childhood that had left her with new grey hairs and tears of laughter in everyone's eyes. I was thankful for the change in atmosphere. Vanessa remained quiet by my side, looking a little defeated while Kelsey, my mate, shined and began to win over the remainder of my family whose hearts she hadn't already captured.
After dinner, Vanessa grabbed my hand and announced she had to call it a night. I knew she was expectingto walk her out, and my mother beamed in approval. I couldn't bring myself to look at Kelsey as I walked out hand and hand with another woman, feeling completely disgusted with myself
"Look, Vanessa," I started the moment we were out fearshot of the others. (0)
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