Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law novel 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.

“When I heard who our guest was this evening, I knew I had to be here, so I cleared my schedule,” Noah said. “I’m honestly surprised to see you here, Gavin.”

His lips curved into something that might have passed for a smile if his eyes hadn’t been so empty. I felt Judy 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.”

My words dripped with sarcasm, which I didn’t mean.

Noah’s eyes narrowed as he leaned back in his chair, swirling the wine in his glass before taking a slow sip.

“Still arrogant. I see some things never change.”

Selene’s soft laugh followed, low and approving.

“he does have that reputation, doesn’t he. Darling, have you met his mate, Judy?”

“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 woman that glances at you, brother?” Lila asked, rolling her eyes.

The corner of Noah’s lips tipped upward into a smirk, his eyes never leaving Judy's.

“When I see what I like…I go for it. No regrets.”

This time, I couldn’t stop the growl, and every pair of eyes turned in my direction. It made Emmet laugh and Lila smile to hold back her own laughter. Noah raised his brows, clearly amused, but not showing it as well as his siblings.

“My mate is not up for grabs,” I say, my eyes never wavering.

The table stilled.