Chapter 454

"Madam Landry, your son and his date have arrived," Doug announced, stepping aside for us to enter.

Donna Landry wore one of her gorgeous gowns and her jet-black hair was curled around her features, crowning her heart-shaped face. She was a gorgeous woman and you'd never be able to tell she had children who were in their 30s. She was also an intimidating woman, and I can tell she never smiled... except for when she was with Daisy. I've seen her smiling with Daisy.

"Gavin, I'm so glad you could come to dinner," she said, motioning for the small couch across from the loveseat she was sitting in. Her slender leg was crossed over the other and she had a cup of tea in her perfectly manicured hands.

Gavin motioned for me to sit on the couch, releasing his hold on me, though he seemed hesitant to do so. I went to the couch and lowered myself into it, trying not to notice how Donna's gaze followed my every movement.

"Mother," Gavin greeted as he went to his, pressing a gentle kiss to her cheek. She presented her cheek to him as if it was the most natural thing in the world before she leaned back in her seat, watching as he took his seat beside me.

"I'm glad you could join us too, Judy," Donna said, her eyes never leaving mine.

My cheeks flushed and I had to force a small smile.

"Thank you for the invitation," I told her. "I'm a little surprised honestly."

She raised her perfectly trimmed brows as she studied me; maybe I shouldn't have said that. I mentally bit my tongue.

"I'm sure you are," she replied coolly. "We didn't exactly get off on the best start and I'd like to apologize for that.”

I nodded.

"Thank you," I told her, glancing briefly at Gavin who appeared tense in his spot, his eyes never leaving his mother's face.

"I guess it was because I didn't realize how important you were to my son. But seeing you two together during your little date... I realized I might have been wrong," she said, her eyes narrowed as she studied my face. "If you are going to be a constant in his life, I figured it was time that I got to know you. Don't you think?"

I felt my cheeks flushing as I nodded.

"Yes, I suppose so," I told her, playing my part to the best of my ability.

Gavin reached over and took hold of my hand; I was surprised by the gesture, especially when he entwined his fingers through mine. His warm and calloused fingers touching mine sent an electric shock through me that made my wolf practically roll over and purr.

I had to shush her before she made it obvious.

"I figured what better way to get to know you other than dinner at my place," she said, a small smile tipping the corner of her lips, though it didn't reach her eyes. "I hope you like Lamb."

I swallowed and then nodded.

"Yes, Lamb is great," I told her. I never actually had lamb before, but it was meat and wolves loved meat so I couldn't imagine not liking it.

"Great," she said in return, her eyes studying me.

I felt like I was going to melt under her scrutiny. I wished she would

stop looking at me like that. Sensi

my unease, Gavin cleared his throat, getting his mother's attention.

"I'm glad you were able to have dinner with us without your shadow," Gavin

murmured; his tone and words surprised me.

She corked a brow up at him.

"Are you speaking of Daisy?" She

asked. “She is not my shadow; she is a family friend. Are you forgetting shes your sister-in-law? She's practically family."

"She is not my sister-in-law anymore," Gavin reminded his mother. "My late wife passed away years ago."

"And that makes her any less family?" Donna asked. "Gavin, I'm surprised in you. You are better than that."

Her tone was almost mocking and there was a glint of something in her gaze that passed from her to her son and it made me even more uneasy.

"Oh, by way, I spoke to Cassie," Donna said, her eyes never leaving Gavin who tensed at her words. "She wants to meet with you... and she wants to see her son."

"No way in hell," Gavin all but growled, making Donna's eyes widen in shock.'

I furrowed my brows; I could feel Gavin's agitation rolling off him in waves.

"Gavin let's be fair..." Donna tried to reason with him.

"She's not going near him," Gavin said through his teeth.noveldrama

"I'm confused," I said, cutting through their tension. "Who is Cassie?"

Gavin didn't reply and for a second, I didn't think either of them heard me. thye were having a pretty intense staring contest. It was Donna who backed down first with a sign as she looked at me.

"Cassie is my daughter,” she told me. “Gavin's sister.....”

Realization dawned at on me all at once as I let out a breath of air.

They were talking about Cassandra Landry... Matt's mother.