Chapter 23. Mother-in-Law

Maverick POV

I was so nervous, and riding in the chopper didn’t help. I started fidgeting as we walked into the massive entrance of Beatreigh’s mansion.

“Darling, you made it.” the voice just came from nowhere, and I was instantly engulfed and squeezed in a hug.

“Oh, hi. It’s an honor to meet you, Mrs. Winston.” I returned the hug.

“Just Beatreigh or Bea, darling. You are Mrs. Winston. I dropped that name a long time ago,” she said with a smile. She looked younger to have a son of Lake’s age. She was also beautiful, with bright blue eyes and a fabulous smile.

“Well, hello, Mom.”

Beatreigh chuckled, kissing her son on the cheeks. “Hey, bunny.”

“Right. Still bunny, even in front of my wife.” He kissed his mother back.

“Come with me,” she said excitedly.

Lake might have still sensed my nervousness. He took my hand as we followed his mother.

The view in the backyard was spectacular, with vast greenery and bloom