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What is it about that woman that messes with my mind? Putson edge and makesquestion my own
sanity? Not to mention the fact my wolf seems to have gone missing in action ever since | caught him all but
gazing adoringly at her. None of this made sense. She was no connection to me, nor would she be. And the way
Alli was suddenly dropping these bizarre comments madefeel uneasy.
| rushed from the classroom, down the now empty corridor toward the school door. “Ah here again, Beta Asher?”
Gabby the other teacher, greetedwith a cheeky wink. “Anyone would think you were checking up on us.”
Oh, wonderful, just what | needed, another teacher making comments implying things too. I should just have
stayed in my office. It was safer there. There were no other people...
“No, Miss Waterdale. Here simply, as Luna Eden asked of me, checking in on the new member of staff to check
she had settled in okay.” | said curtly, beginning to get irritated at their implication that | was here because |
wanted to be. Or, even because there was something between Bailey and I. Because | am certain that that was
what they were trying to imply. Well, they could not be further from the truth with that. Had Eden not forced me
to be here, | would be sitting back in my office with a coffee in my hand, feeling perfectly fine.
“Oh.” Gabby said with an uncomfortable nod, looking atfearfully like | had roared at her or something. |
swear, this reputation ofas being this grumpy and moody guy was so over- exaggerated. | was not that
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| waited, expecting a sly dig from Zion at this point, as that sort of thought fromwould definitely earn it
usually, but there was nothing. He was definitely desertingright now. Ah well, not like it made much
difference. It just meant | wouldn't be going for my usual run with him. Plus, on a positive note, it means | get to
have speace.
I quickly pushed the door open of the school, glad to get away, and try to free my mind of everything that had
happened today, but as | do leave the school | am surprised to see Marc standing there. “Hey Asher.” He greeted
I nodded at him in acknowledgment to his greeting, but | could not help but wonder if he was here to see his
Mum or Bailey...
“You okay?” he asked me, frowning slightly, likely at my overjoyed face. “You don’t look too happy.”
“I am fine. Getting a little tired of running errands for other people. You here to meet your Mum?” | asked, unable
to help myself. Feeling an undeniable need to answer my curiosity.
“Mum suggested | cand welcBailey.” He said with a smile. “I mentioned to her that | had met her the
other day, and she found the story quite amusing.”
My breathing began to quicken for no apparent reason. He was here to see Bailey... Was that why Alli wanted me
to leave? I simply nodded. “Well, | shall leave you to it then. | do believe she is in the classroom with your Mum.”
“Asher, are you okay?” Marc started to walk alongside me, as | began to walk away. “I know you got
uncomfortable at us talking about this the other day, but you seem genuinely disappointed now at the mention
ofcalling in to see Bailey. If you are unsure of how you feel for her, then | understand that, you know? | will
head home, tell Mum | got held up at work.”
| gave him a dark glare. “For fuck's sake. What is it with people implying this today? Miss Waterdale just implied
the sthing, | am sure of it, and | am sure your Mum is dropping hints. There is nothing between Miss West
and |. Eden askedto check in on her. Toldto make her welcome. | am rubbish with people, you know that.
But, it seems to involvehaving to be around her more than | may like.” | snapped, and | found Marc looking
atcuriously, with a smirk upon his face.
“Okay. If you say so. You were always a weird one, Ash.” He nodded. “I may head back to work anyway. | missed
straining to chere, and if | go into school Mum will likely findthings to do, and I will never get
away.”
“You don’t need to make excuses forMarc.” | told him with a roll of my eyes, wondering if his excuse was for
my benefit, thinking he did not believe my reasoning.
“Oh it isn’t. | snuck away, and if Gamma realizes he will kick my ass.” He chuckled. “So, if he seeswith you,
he may go easy on me.”
| rolled my eyes at him. “So you are usingas your excuse?” | questioned.
“What are old brother-in-laws for?” he grinned, and | laughed.
“Fair enough.” | said with a shrug.
“So, did the beautiful Bailey have a good first day?” Marc askedwith a smile and | rolled my eyes once more.
“If you think she is that beautiful Marc, then go back to school.” | told him icily. “But, from what | heard, yes, she
loved it.”
“Need to keep hold of this one, eh?”
What the hell did that mean? “Why would | need to keep hold of her?” | snapped.
Marc laughed, and with a shake of his head he looked at me. “Hmm. | think you may want to reconsider that
thought that you aren't interested in her, Ash.” He playfully slappedon the shoulder. “Wouldn’t be in any
shin it. You wouldn't be betraying Isla either. It has been seven years now. Finding another mate wouldn't be
the end of the world. Better than being alone, right?”
| quickly increased my speed. “Fuck off Marc. You haven't got a fucking clue.”
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