Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle (Silver and Elliot) novel Chapter 29

Midnight was only a couple of hours away; I didn’t have long before I needed to make my escape.

“Champagne, Luna?” The server broke through my thoughts.

I turned to see a man standing nearby with a tray of champagne. Elliot was already sipping on his and he was watching me, waiting for me to answer.

I smiled and took a glass off the tray.

“Thank you,” I said in response.

He nodded and turned away.

Just as I took my first sip, I felt a strange disturbance; like someone was watching me. Feeling a slight chill run up my spine, I turned, and I froze when I saw Gavin on the other side of the gathering, staring at me.

His face shined with indifference and my heart felt heavy in my chest. I shouldn’t have been surprised to see him here; I mean, he was a part of the pack after all. But with all my worries about this evening, Gavin’s attendance was not a thought that occurred to me.

Just then, Beta Leo approached us. His lips were pressed in a thin line, and I could see a dark cloud forming on his expression as he whispered something into Elliot’s ear. If I had wolf hearing, I might have been able to hear what they were saying. But I was wolfless and didn’t have that ability.

Elliot visibly tensed and he nodded at Leo before turning his attention to me.

“I’m afraid I have a matter to take care of and must leave for a short while,” he told me. “Get to know some of the packmates and make sure to eat something. I’ll return to you once I can.”

He released his hold on my arm, leaving me feeling cold and alone. I thought that was what I wanted, for Elliot to leave me so I could escape. But once he let me go and stepped away, I found myself wishing he could stay by my side.

I watched his retreating form as he disappeared into the crowd with Leo.

I turned away, thinking now was a good time to plan my escape and get out of there before it was too late. But before I could take a step, Gavin approached me, causing my entire body to still.

“You seemed surprised to see me. Did you forget I was part of this pack as well?” He asked mockingly.

“You haven’t been a thought to me in a while, Gavin. I simply forgot about you,” I told him, trying to sound calm and collected.

Humor danced in his eyes as he stepped closer to me; his close proximity made me uncomfortable.

“Is that so?” He asked. “So, I suppose you aren’t angry with me for giving your paintings away to your sister?”

I pressed my lips together as I glared at him.