Chapter 161

**Chapter 161**

A tight knot formed in my stomach as I looked at my Beta. “Then where is she?” I asked, my voice filled with worry.

“She moved into the Cash family manor,” Taylor replied.

Fury surged inside me. There was no way I would let Judy continue living in that mansion—not after what they did to her the last time we were there.

“Get Raymond Cash on the phone. I’m inviting myself over,” I said.

“I’ll be over for dinner,” I said through clenched teeth.

“Yes, Alpha,” Taylor replied with a smirk. “Is there a specific reason you want me to give him?”

I narrowed my eyes at him.

“I’m a Lycan…

“I don’t need a reason,” I nearly shouted at the Chairmen.

Taylor nodded and left to follow my instructions. An hour later, I received an email inviting me to dinner at Cash Manor with Raymond Cash and his family.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to go in with you?” Taylor asked as he opened the front doors of the Cash family manor. “If you lose your temper, it could cause some problems.”

“I can handle myself,” I muttered. “But stay here, just in case.”

“Will do,” Taylor replied as he watched me get out of the car and head toward the front doors. The butler opened the door before I reached it.

I reached the top step of the porch.

“Alpha Gavin Landry, it’s an honor to have you in my home and to share dinner with my family,” Raymond said with a big smile. “I have to admit though, I was a bit nervous at first.”

Raymond was curious about why they were having the meeting.

“There’s no special reason,” the other person replied. “I just thought that since my daughter is going to marry into your family, I should get to know you better. After all, we are going to be family soon.”

“All family now, aren’t we?” I asked, raising my eyebrows at him.

He looked nervous, a small line of sweat trickling down his forehead.

“Yes, of course,” he replied, nodding his head. ”

“I apologize. I’m glad to have you here,” said Alpha.

“Well, hello there, Alpha,” Kelsey greeted as she walked down the stairs. Kelsey was the 18-year-old daughter of Cash.

“When I heard you were joining us for dinner, I knew I had to find the perfect dress for the occasion. Do you like it?”

The dress was a shimmering gold that sparkled beautifully under the crystal chandelier.

“Hmm,” I murmured, admiring the way it caught the light.

“Meredith and Kelsey will take you into the dining hall,” Raymond said. “I have a quick call to make, and then I’ll join you shortly.”

I nodded and followed the girls into the dining hall. I stopped for a moment when I noticed the vibrant decorations and the lively atmosphere.

I saw a woman sitting at a table. She was wearing a casual evening gown, and her dark hair was pinned back, keeping it out of her face. When she looked up at me, I recognized her warm, familiar eyes. A small smile played at the corners of her lips.

# Chapter 16

“Alpha Landry. It’s so good to see you again,” she said with a warm smile.

“Mrs. Montague,” I replied, taking her hand and bringing it to my lips. She laughed at my gesture, but when she noticed my serious expression, her smile faded slightly.

Meredith wore a scowl that quickly turned her smile into a deep frown as she pulled her hand away.

“Shelly, I didn’t think you were coming this evening. We were expecting an important guest,” Meredith said with a hint of disappointment.

Michele Montague felt her face grow hot as she looked at her empty plate.

“I’m sorry,” she said, her voice shaky. “Nobody told me I wasn’t invited. I’ve been having dinner with your family every night these last few days.”

“I can go,” she said softly.

“I’d like it if you stayed,” I replied sharply. “Please.”

She looked surprised, and so did the others. But nobody dared to go against me; it was an order.

“Of course,” she said.

“Relax, it’s fine,” she said, sinking comfortably into her seat.

That’s why I mentioned it.

“It’s not a problem at all,” Meredith whispered. “Please, take a seat, Alpha.”

She gestured towards the spot right next to Kelsey.

I felt uneasy as I sat down, with a girl staring at me and batting her lashes. It made me feel sick to be so close to her, but I took my seat anyway. Seeing Michele there meant that Judy was also around. It wouldn’t be long before she joined us too.

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