Chapter two

Florian's pov

My eyes widened. But I quickly schooled my expression. I can't believe my mother bagged Ned Stetson, the Chairman to Stetson group and the alpha to one of the powerful pack in the city. The most eligible single middle age bachelor, he had been single since his mate, Jethson's mother rejected him.

How could I not recognize the man?.

“How are you doing?” my mom asked Jethson as he reached us with a lovely smile on her face.

“I am doing great’ he replied, he looked happy my mother is here. He knew about my mom and his dad's relationship,I was the only that didn't know about this until last week.

Jethson’s eyes fell on me, “your son?” He stepped away from my mom.

I forced a smile, pretend I don't remember him. He didn't act like he didn't recognized me so I should do the same.

I could see the recognition in his eyes it was teasing.

“Yes, this is Florian” my mom introduced, “Florian met Jethson.”

“Nice to meet you” I said softly. I put out my hands, his eyes fell on my hand.

He had a smirk playing on his lips. “Nice to meet you too” he takes my hand. His hand was strong and rough, it has scars too.

What kind of rich Alpha has scar when he have money and fame to do things for him?

He let go of my hand suddenly. Rude.

“Dinner is ready. We should eat. We can talk while eating” Ned spoke, he had his arm around my mother.

My mom and Ned leads us to dinner area, Jethson in my front, our parents in front of him.

And me keeping a distance between us. I was aware of him.

It was too much.

My wolf stirred.

We reached the dinning area, There were alot of food on the table. And their aroma filled the air. My mom and Ned sat and Jethson sat opposite me.

The food was served by their maids, My mom and Ned caught in their world. Whispering and laughing to themselves.

I and Jethson was quite, The urge to look at me was there but I made my eyes stayed on my food.

Trying to think about anything else than him. University, class and the rest. But my eyes has mind of their one. They shifted and land on him.

How his hair was toulsed around like that night but still looked good. If I didn't take care of my curls I would look like something else.

He noticed me staring and looked up, meeting my eyes. I quickly averted my gaze , looking everywhere expect him.

Maybe our parents noticed the awkward air or they were out of their bubble.

“Florian, your mother told me you are business major student.” Ned asked, he dropped his fork, His eyes focusing on me.

I hate when people give me attention. “Yes–i am” I let out my voice was quiet and small. My mom was smiling proudly, I know she already tell him every single thing about me. How I finished highschool at a early age and I am in my third year at nineteen.

“Your mom is so proud of you, and you are doing well. Assisting your mom with the company” Ned said.

“Yeah…” I don't really know how reply to this.

“Not much a talker. Don't worry i won't bother you again” Ned laughed and my mom joined him.

“I am sorry, I wasn't–” I wanted to apologized.

“No you don't need to apologized, your mother already tell me. you don't really fancy small talk” Ned said. “If you were the socializing type. You should have met my son. Jethson, he is at the Charity gala last week. Or have you two met?.”

“No, I don't think I have meet him before” I lied, I will just pretend not to remember.

“He is too quiet to be noticed.” Jethson said, his voice was low.

“I know right, he is just too shy” my mother chimed in. “I would have introduced you too but I couldn't get a hang of him, He had hurried to a corner.” she continued.

My gaze fell on Jethson, he seems perfectly okay with our parents getting married. They started talking about business and project, the three of them.

Like a complete family, they suit themselves perfectly. I eat my food in silence, blocking them out. I won't have to do this everyday once my mom got married to him, I will get a new apartment and move there.

After Dinner, My mom decided we stay for sometime, I sat in the living room. Jethson left the dinning area too.

My mom and Ned were no where to be found. An hour later, I need to go home and I texted my mom and she didn't reply me. So I decided to go and find her.

As I descend the stairs, Jethson walking down the stairs. He was dressed like he is going out. I was shocked I didn't expect to see him now. So I acted oblivious like the stranger we are and walked past him.

But I pulled back, a strong grip on my arm, “let me go” I tried to free myself from his grip.

“Ah, you really recognized me” he sneered, he was glaring at me, I glared back at him.

“What do you want from me?” I murmured, my strength didn't matched his.

“You knew I was Jethson stetson at charity Gala.”

“Get over yourself. I didn't care enough to keep tabs on you” I seethed.

He chuckled, “Do your mom, know this part of you. That you are not that polite.”

I gritted my teeth, people usually don't get to me like he did. “Look, I don't care what you think, I hope we can stay clear off each other.”

“Yeah. That will good, you better don't play any games”

“You have a problem” I said to him, he really need to stop being arrogant. I don't really get why he was targeting me but he needs to chill.

“With people like you.” He replied, releasing his grip, he didn't move neither did I. He was staring down at me, my cheeks started to get warm.

His gaze was too intense.

“I can see you two are getting along” I heard my mom's voice. I turned, she and Ned was coming towards us.

Leave it to my mom to mistake one thing for another.

“Yeah, we are getting along. I was just asking my little brother to be If he would like to go out with me” Jethson pulled me to him and draped one arm on my shoulders.

I tried to move away from him, his hand palmed my upper arm in firm grip.

“That is good” Ned said with a smile. Did he know his son is a notorious playboy?

He is going to tint my reputation.

“You shouldn't bother about” I faked a smile, looking up at Jethson.

“Well, I and Ned have something to you guys” my mom clasped her hand together.

My attention shifted to her, “We want you guys to live with us here after we get married.”

“What?”