Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law novel Chapter 836

“You have answers and we have questions,” I blurted, stepping towards her.

Gavin, once again, tightened his hold on me, keeping me from moving any closer. Coraline’s frown deepened even more as she looked between the two of us, her eyes narrowed and disdain written all over her face.

Her eyes finally rested on me, and for a moment, I saw her expression softening. She let out a breath and stepped aside.

“Come inside,” she said, stepping away from the doorframe and allowing us entry.

Gavin put his hand on the small of my back, and I hesitantly stepped into her home, Gavin right behind me. She stared at Gavin as if she was giving him a silent threat.

“Take anything… and I’ll end you without hesitation,” she said through her teeth.

Though she was a small woman and Gavin was a powerful Lycan, I had no doubt in my mind that she could probably do just that. Gavin looked like he believed her as well and put both his hands up.

“I’m not my father,” he told her.

She stared at him for a moment longer and then nodded slowly. She turned and started to walk further into her home, giving me a chance to take in my surroundings. I wasn’t sure what I wasn’t entirely sure what I was expecting, maybe more dust and clutter… maybe a jar of weird herbs hanging from the ceiling like something out of a horror movie.

Perhaps I thought I would find something that showcases her witchy heritage.

But I didn’t see any of that stuff; her home was surprisingly clean, organized… and simple.

The living room opened into one big space. Wooden floors, scuffed but cared for. A woven rug in muted colors. A small couch with a knitted blanket draped over the back. Shelves line the far wall, filled with old books and glass containers, some empty, some holding dried leaves, stones, or things I didn’t want to examine too closely out of fear of what they could be and the powers that are inside.

A faint herbal smell hung in the air. It wasn’t unpleasant… it was earthy and almost made me feel grounded.

My gaze drifted to the fireplace. A kettle sat on the metal stand above the flames, and steam drifted out of the spout. It made the whole room feel warmer, even cozy, which didn’t match the tension hanging between us.

It was strange, because I know I’ve never been here before, but it felt almost familiar. Like the overall aura, scent, and feeling of Coraline’s home felt comforting to me… like I belonged in this very place. Like I was coming home. I dismissed the thought almost immediately because this wasn’t my home… this wasn’t supposed to feel familiar and comforting.

I wasn’t supposed to feel safe.

“Cora,” she interrupted. “There’s no need to be formal with me.”

My cheeks flushed, and I nodded slowly.

“The answer is simple,” she said, folding her arms across her chest, her lips pressing in a thin line. “It’s not responding to her because it doesn’t belong to her.”

My heart stopped in my chest, and my eyes widened.

“What?” I nearly gasped. “I don’t understand…”

I already suspected as much, but hearing her confirm it made my head spin.

“You were right when you said that I was there that night… but you were wrong by saying that I took the powers out of Lila and placed them in the Moon Gem. It wasn’t Lila… it was you.”