Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law novel Chapter 89

Chapter 0089

Some even started to dance with their partners as well!

“You speak pretty words, Mr. Landry,” I teased as he twirled me around again. This time he twirled me a bit faster, and I nearly lost my footing. I had to wrap an arm around his neck to keep myself steady and it only brought my body that much closer to his.

My breath got caught in my throat when we wound up only inches from one another, our breaths intermingling with one another.

“I only speak the truth, Miss Montague,” he replied, dipping me low again.

When the song ended, we received some claps and I smiled, giving the audience a short wave. Walter chuckled and guided me away from everyone. We took a short walk, staring up at the sparkling stars and the bright moon that shined above us.

“Such a beautiful night,” I said thoughtfully.

“It certainly is,” he agreed.

He wrapped an around me, pulling me into him. I gave him an awkward smile; now that we weren’t around others and we were no longer dancing, the close proximity felt weird.

“Thank you for coming with me tonight. You have made tonight quite enjoyable,” he told me sincerely.

“I had a nice night as well, Walter,” I told him. “Thank you.‘

We stopped walking and he turned to face me.

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“You are very beautiful,” he told me, brushing a strand of hair out of my face. “I’m sorry if I came off a little strong last night. My intention wasn’t to scare you.”

I blushed at the memory; he tried to kiss me, and I turned my head away from him, shielding the kiss.

“It wasn’t that I was scared,” I told him. “I wasn’t ready.”

He looked at me thoughtfully for a moment.

“Because of Ethan?”

I was stunned by his words; I wanted to step away, but he was holding me close to him.

“I’m sorry, what?” I asked, my eyes wide and filled with alarm.

“I know about you two,” he admitted. “I had Maxwell look into it. You are mates.”

“Why would you look into that?” I asked in a harsh whisper.

“I’m sorry if I overstepped. But I could tell something was wrong,” he told me quickly. “I am not trying to upset you or hurt you, Judy. I just wanted to understand you.”

“And you couldn’t have just asked me?” I asked, feeling a bit betrayed.

“I did, and you lied to me,” he reminded me, making my face heat again. “You don’t need to be afraid,