Chapter 19

Chapter 0019 +25 BONUS I “I assure you my relationship with Ethan is over. I’m only interested in my job as Matt’s tutor. I thrive on professionalism, and I promise to remain ethnically loyal,” I told him, well aware that I was rambling, but I couldn’t help myself. He intimidated me.

He stared at me for a heartbeat, making me even more nervous.

“Rest assured that no lines will ever be crossed,” 1 added.

istone “And what about me?” He asked; he didn’t sound condescending. He had more of a boyish curiosity in his and his gaze was almost soft. My heart skipped a beat, and felt my cheeks heating.

“No lines will ever be crossed with you as well,” I promised him sincerely.

Gavin was silent for a moment as he assessed me and then he gave me a short nod “I hope you can remember to honor that,” he said, almost daring I was about to reply, but the waitress returned with our wine.

Gavin then switched the subject to my schedule, and we agreed upon a schedule that worked for us both. Then, he took out the contract and placed it on the table. He stated that the contract was just a formality about employment and salary.

“It’s also stated that you aren’t to tell anyone who you work for, he continued. “It’s for safety. Yours and mine. I make all my staff agree to the same terms.

I nodded; it made sense, so I didn’t argue.

He handed me a pen and after I looked over the contract, I filled in my basic information and signed each line he pointed at Soon after, the waitress returned with our food.

“This looks delicious,” I said before taking my first bite of the delicious salad.

Gavin got a rare steak with mashed potatoes and roasted veggies. We both ate in silence and gradually sipped on our wine.

When I was just about done, I could feel the wine had gone right through me.

“I need to use the restroom,” I told him as I slid out of the booth. “I’ll be back.”

He nodded and I took off towards the bathroom, walking by a stunning woman with auburn hair and the most dazzling green eyes I had ever seen. As I walked by her, she brushed her shoulder against mine, making me pause. I briefly wondered if she did that on purpose; she didn’t even apologize!

1 brushed the thought out of my head though and quickly went to the bathroom. When I returned, I noticed that Gavin was now standing, and his arms were folded across his chest. He was speaking to the woman who bumped me a few minutes ago. She looked upset with him and when I approached, I heard her words clearly.

“So, this is why you haven’t called me back? Because you‘ been with another hussy??”

“That’s enough, Daisy,” he said, his voice low and threatening.

“Just answer the question, Gavin. Are you seeing her?” She asked, hurt evident in her tone.

Gavin’s eyes flickered to me as if he could sense that I was nearby. Without answering her, he walked over to me. My eyes grew large as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me close.

I was immediately entranced by his scent and warmth; electricity flared across my flesh from his touch, his face +25 BONUS Chapter 0019 buried against the nape of my neck. The woman, Daisy’s, eyes followed him, and she looked utterly pissed.

“And if I am?” Gavin asked; I could feel his breath against my cheek and my heart hammered wildly in my chest.

“You’ll soon tire of her,” Daisy sneered, folding her arms across her chest. “You always do and then you come crawling back to me.”

“How long do you plan on being the third wheel on our date?” Gavin asked. My breath hitched from his words, Daisy scowled.

“This isn’t over,” she muttered before giving me a nasty look and storming off.

As soon as she was out of sight, Gavin released me. I nearly fell to the ground from how weak my legs were. I could hardly speak as Gavin walked back to the table and resumed his food as if nothing had happened “W...what was that?” I stammered breathlessly, hating how weak I sounded.

Gavin glanced at me and shrugged a shoulder.

“That was Daisy,” he murmured. “She’s a noble Lycan and my late wife’s sister.” I was stunned by his remark.

“Oh,” I managed to say.

“My mother has been wanting to pair us together as a second chance for me,” he continued. “I didn’t want to reject her too bluntly. I’m sorry for using you like that.”

My cheeks were still on fire and I’m sure he noticed but he didn’t mention anything about it. I nodded in reply and said nothing more.

We finished our meals and Gavin paid. Gavin had the driver take us back to my house and I thanked him for the meal and the job before I got out of the car and walked to the door. The car remained until I was inside and then I could hear it driving off.

I let out a breath I hadn’t known I was holding.

But the slight relief didn’t last long because I could hear my mother speaking to someone in the living room. The minute I reached the entryway, my entire body froze when saw who was sitting on the couch, chatting away y with my mother.

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