Novel & Cerita Claimed By My Ex's Father-in-law

What the hell was I even hoping for? As I grabbed the handle, his voice sliced the air behind me. “You can’t run. Sooner or later, you’ll have to make a decision—and it’ll be taking the position!” I didn’t turn back, just walked out. If my only hope now was Cedric Davenport—my father-in-law—then so be it. He had been in the Society for decades. Oddly enough, he was also my father’s best friend, though Cedric had always felt more like a real father than Charles Lancaster ever could.

“I just have to clear up a few things, and I need closure. I don't think I can move on with my life if I don't get one from him.” Mom sighed, she almost looked like she was going to say something, but at the very last moment she stopped herself. While I was happy to know she wasn't going to argue with me about it, I wanted to know what she had to say. Somewhere deep inside, I was looking for reasons to not go, especially after sleeping with his dad. “I think you're being an idiot, and you're going to regret meeting him,” Ant added with a mouthful of green leaves. “Nothing good comes out of meeting your ex, and yes I'm talking from experience.”

“You know exactly what this bastard did and you still have the nerve to bring him into our home?” “This is my home as well, and I make the decisions on who stays and who lives!” He shouted with a clenched fist. “That man went on National TV and spewed lies about me. He destroyed my reputation and he insulted my principles. Instead of taking your wife’s side, you're going to reward him by making him live here?” I asked? “Have you lost your mind?!” “Son, your wife is right.” I turned to look at my Father-in-Law, wondering whether I was hearing right. He had never agreed with me on anything. He was always out to get me. “That man cannot live here.”

I stared at it for a long moment before turning to my son. “What’s going on here, Ethan?” I asked, keeping my tone even, though my chest felt tight. He crossed his arms, a bitter smirk twisting his lips. “You really don’t know, do you? That girl Aria Monroe, she’s my ex.” I blinked once, the air leaving my lungs slower than usual. “Your ex?” “Yeah. We broke up recently. Or we had a fight. I was planning to fix it.” His gaze was sharp, accusing. “Why was she here, Dad? Why was she wearing your shirt?”

Her voice was loud, panicked. “Father! That’s her!” She pointed at me, her face twisting. “That’s the woman I told you about who's trying to steal my fiancé!” The world froze around me. I stumbled back a step, my lips parting in shock. Father? I stared at him, my chest rising and falling fast. The man who had promised to help me burn the world…was Amira’s father? The room spun. I couldn’t move. Couldn’t speak. My mind screamed, but no words came out.

Her lips parted, but she said nothing. Leo gave a bitter smile, one that didn’t reach his eyes. “But life… life doesn’t work the way you expect. My father’s Beta was Valen’s father. When my father died, Valen’s father stepped up as acting Alpha. He told everyone he would only hold it until I was old enough. That’s what he promised.”

He snapped, waving the card like it was a declaration of war. “You are living in the house where my mom once ruled. And now, are you sleeping with a man who is my uncle? What do you expect me to think, Harley?” Well, he could think whatever he wanted. I wasn’t obliged to please my ex with my life’s choices. So, I bit back, walking past him. “You don’t have any right to control my personal life, Xander. I don’t owe you any explanation.” Although I had enough gut punches for a lifetime, Xander wasn’t done. His voice dropped low, dangerous, cruel and familiar.

However, if he didn't "No. Even after your brief rage, he has never given up his claim to you. "It wasn't a temper tantrum, it was—" I control my groan of exasperation, stop myself, and attempt another grin. I only wished he hadn't been hanging around for me and had instead gone on and found happiness. That guilt, I think, is something you'll just have to put up with. The implication in my mother's statements is that I shouldn't just feel awful about upsetting my ex-finance. It's possible that he has pardoned you. Father adds helpfully, "And it's conceivable he hasn't, and he'll reveal that tonight, in front of everyone.