Chapter Two
Gideon grabbed a glassof champagne as a waiter walked past and took a long drink as he surveyed the people already at the party.Fuck, he’d always hated these things.His shoulders relaxed when he saw Leo head his way.After his friend’s call earlier in the day, he’d been anxious to find out what it was.
“Hey,” Leo said.
“So, what’s the hurry about coming tonight?”Gideon asked.
“I’ve got some information you might find interesting.I overheard that Edward Arnolt was told about your situation.”
“Seriously?From a pack member?”Gideon asked.“He knows I’m a shifter?”
“No.Not at all.He’s heard that you are looking for a wife.He’s been trying to find a husband for his daughter for a while.He was excited by the prospect of her marrying a respected, rich businessman.He’s always been power hungry and loves the thought of her married to a Rothschild.”
“I know Edward.He’s a jackass,” Gideon said.“Does he know I’m not related totheRothschilds?”
Leo chuckled.“I don’t think so.It will be interesting to see his face when he finds out.And you don’t have to like him.Just his daughter.”
Fuck.He downed the rest of his drink.
Leo grinned.“They’ll be here tonight, so if you want to meet her, her father will be thrilled.”
“What do you know about her?”Gideon asked.
“I’ve seen her a few times, and she’s beautiful.”
Gideon saw the look on his friend‘s face.“What?”
“I hear she’s an airhead and spoiled princess.At least, that’s what Tomas said.He took her out once and couldn’t get rid of her fast enough.All she talked about was herself, or she was on her phone.But you don’t have to be around her that much, especially after you impregnate her.”
Gideon almost rolled his eyes.Leo wasn’t the one who had to spend any time with her.
“Look, there she is with her father,” Leo said and pointed across the room.
What Gideon saw was a pretty woman, above average in height, very thin, with white-blonde hair.Definitely fake.He could also tell from his spot that her breasts and lips were phony, too.He wondered if any of her was real.He’d always hated it when women changed their looks from natural to phony to fit into what society called attractive.
“She is beautiful,” Leo said.
“Yes.”She was definitely beautiful, but looks weren’t everything.
“They’re headed this way,” Leo said.
