Seducing My Ex's Father In Law (Submitting to My Mate's Father-in-Law) by Caroline Above Story updated 2025 - 26 - Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law Chapter 857

Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law Chapter 857

She nodded, nibbling on her lower lip.

“Is it wrong that I feel like I barely know her?”

“Probably because you don’t,” Gavin said, shaking his head. “Did you know she used to go by the alias Rachel?”

They both blinked and looked at each other, frowns settling on their faces.

“What?” Selene asked, her brows knitting together.

“She worked closely with Levi for a long time,” Gavin explained. “Acted as his mistress. Stayed by his side while he tried to get his hands on Judy. I’m not entirely sure what she was getting out of it, but part of me thinks she knew all along that Judy was the rightful heir—and that her real allegiance was with Levi’s family.”

“Wait—weren’t they lovers?” I asked, confused. “If Lila was really part of Levi’s family… wouldn’t that make them family too?”

Gavin nodded.

“Yeah, but not by blood. Family by marriage. They don’t share blood ties.”

That didn’t make me feel any better. Levi was so much older than Lila—older even than Gavin.

“I can talk to Levi again and see if he’ll give me more information,” Gavin said, sitting on the edge of my bed. “He’s upset with Lila for leaving him the way she did. I’ll visit him in the morning.”

Zachary nodded. “I’ll go with you. I want to know everything. I don’t like being left in the dark—and now that this directly involves my family, I won’t rest until I know my daughter is safe.”

Heat rushed to my face at his words, and I couldn’t bring myself to lift my head. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me.

“I still can’t believe our daughter is really Judy,” Selene said, her voice cracking. “I should have known Lila was never mine… I felt it. I truly did. But I ignored it.”

“And Judy’s magic has been restored?” Zachary asked, glancing at his mother. “Is that right?”

“Yes,” she and Cora said at the same time.

Esme glanced at Cora and offered a faint smile, followed by a single nod.

“She’ll need to practice using it,” Cora explained. “Otherwise, she won’t be able to control it. As the only true witch in the family, I’d be more than happy to help her however I can.”

“You’d do that?” I asked, my heart swelling.

“You’re my niece,” she reminded me gently. “I’d do anything for family. And… I kind of owe you after switching you in the first place.”

I let out a quiet laugh. I couldn’t believe I was actually laughing about this now.

“Honestly, it all worked out for the best,” I said. “I have an incredible family, and I met my mate. I don’t think things would’ve turned out the same if everything hadn’t happened the way it did.”

Cora’s expression softened. “I like the way you think.”

“So what does this mean for me now?” I asked, glancing around the room with a frown. “I suddenly have magical powers? Is that why I feel so… powerful?”

They all nodded.

“You are magic’s host,” Cora explained. “All magic flows through your veins. It’s powered by you.”

My heart began to race. That was a lot of pressure.

“So that’s why I was told I could break mate bonds and curses?” I asked, realization hitting me all at once.

Cora nodded. “Yes. You can break any curse and any bond,” she said. “It’s an incredible gift, but you can’t take it lightly. Used incorrectly, it can be dangerous. Let me train you, and we’ll make sure you’re always safe.”

“And you really think you can help me?” I asked, uncertainty creeping into my voice.

Cora didn’t hesitate. She nodded firmly, a small smile lifting the corner of her lips.

“I believe I was always meant to,” she said.

I looked at Gavin. He was watching me closely, waiting for my answer.

I turned back to Cora and returned her smile.

“Okay,” I said softly. “I’ll train with you.”

“Excellent,” she said brightly. “And before long, you’ll be the most powerful witch to ever exist.”

The most powerful witch to ever exist?

The pressure was officially on.