Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

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Chapter 69 - Asher After being snarled at down the phone far too many times by the ever so cheerful Luna of our

pack, | made my way to the school. Avoiding eye contact with the pack members as | walked through the

corridors of the packhouse, a sure fire way to avoid conversation with them. | had not even been allowed tto

have my coffee thanks to Eden being so grumpy and demanding | make my way to the school immediately,

before the school starting time, so to ensure that Bailey was okay. What she thought would be wrong I didn’t

know. Not like she wasn’t capable. She was a trained teacher after all. This is what we employed her for. If she

was going to need monitoring all the time, then | think we needed to look elsewhere... She should be perfectly

able to manage. A perfectly capable she-wolf. Who fell off a ladder, after deciding it was a good idea to climb it

in socks? Zion pointed out, and | chuckled. “Yeah fair point.” ‘So, do we get to sing nursery rhymes with them at

school when we visit? Zion asked, sounding far too cheerful. ‘Piss off.” | grumbled. ‘I do not need your input this

morning. | haven't even had my coffee.” the thought of kids singing out of tune sounded like sheer torture...

‘Well, if Miss Bailey needs a big bad wolf for her stories, she has definitely got one in you.’ Zion chuckled, and |

simply wanted to strangle the irritating pain in my ass that | was cursed with for a wolf. ‘Ooooh so funny.” |

hissed. ‘Think you are the wolf, last t| checked.” “Hmm, good point. Well, don’t be going all big bad Beta on

her ass today. You might scare her, and the kids for that matter.” Hel pointed out. ‘I have no intention of going

anywhere near her ass, thank you very much.’ | snapped, and now found myself with my wolf laughing almost

hysterically at my response. | had to have been given the most irritating wolf in history. One | was no choosing to

ignore. | left the doors of the packhouse, almost blinded by the bright

sunshine. Yeah, a coffee may have been a good idea. | was not ready for this... It felt like | was going to melt...

more vampire than werewolf this morning without my coffee, without a doubt... | quickly made my way down the

path toward the school. When | heard a familiar voice. “Hello Beta.” And | quickly turned around to see Mrs

Sullivan. Alli. My former mother-in-law. | should have prepared myself for seeing her. | knew she worked at the

school. But, in my haste to do as | was told by Eden, | hadn't given her a thought. It had been quite stime

since | had seen her. | used to regularly spend twith her after she had arrived in our pack. | know she came

here to feel closer to her daughter after she had died. To make a fresh start. And | thought in spending twith

her, | hoped to feel closer to Isla too. A final link to my lost mate. Clinging onto what | had lost. But, it never

worked. 15 80 288 Wouchers | knew my visits brought scomfort to Alli, but after st| couldn't

continue. The pain was too much. And | began to find excuses for not going any longer. Often using my role as

Beta as my excuse. | smiled at her. “Hi Alli, long tno see.” “Indeed. Are you heading in my direction?” she

asked, sounding a little unsure, yet what surprisedwas that she didn’t once criticizefor not visiting

anymore or the length of tsince | had last seen her. She was just chatting like | had seen her only a matter of

days ago... “I am yeah. On my way to the school, actually.” | told her. “Oh, is something wrong?” she sounded a

little concerned now. And, | suppose | couldn't blher, a visit from the Beta was pretty unusual. “Of course

not, you are doing a terrific job, you always have done. Luna Eden askedto cand welcyour new

lower class teacher. She would be here doing it herself but that little one of hers is still causing sissues.” |

explained. | saw a look of relief cross her face at my explanation. “I had heard we had a new girl starting. It will

make our lives easier. Is the Luna okay?” | chuckled. “Last t| asked, | believe her words were, still fat, still

uncomfortable and still

pregnant.” Alli laughed. “Oh dear. The later stages of pregnancy are difficult, especially when you are as petite

as Luna.” We approached the doors of the school, and | opened them to allow Alli to walk in. She nodded at me

in thanks. “Well we got here a little early, Beta, 0, would you like a coffee?” she asked 1 Vouchers and | smiled.

“Seeing as Luna disturbed my coffee, | would not say no. Feeling far from functioning fully as of yet.” | smiled

back. | had always got on well with my former mother-in-law, and she had becthe lead teacher within our

pack junior school in recent years. She was an exceptionally highly respected woman within the pack. She

wandered through to the small staff room, “Ah Good Morning, Gabby.” She greeted the other teacher, “And |

assyou must be our new teacher.” My eyes darted across the room to meet the curious gaze of Bailey.

Those wild curls of the previous night were gone, and her hair was neatly tamed back into a high pony-tail, with

a red bow in her hair. And she wore a simple black maxi dress, with red converse on her feet. An unusual outfit,

but I have to say she looked kind of cute... “I am Alli, the lead teacher. | think | missed you when you cin for

your interview. | was visiting family.” Alli introduced herself, and offered her hand to Bailey, whose face broke

into a smile, her delicate features lighting up as she did. “I am Bailey.” She introduced herself, as she shook Alli's

hand. “Well, Bailey, all | can say is, welcto the mad house, and boy are we glad to have you!” Alli joked,

before looking at me. “Beta, you still have your coffee the sway?” | nodded politely. “Please.” When my

gaze fell upon Bailev adain cho And | couldn't help but wonder if that was because ofbeing here... “Bailey,

do you have a moment please?” | asked, and her eyes darted to mine. But, she nodded, quickly standing from

the seat, as she stood, | couldn’t help but notice the dress

she wore seemed to enhance the curves of her body... wait... where the hell did that thought cfrom? ‘Ooohh

you naughty boy you!’ Zion chuckled. ‘Thinking of her ass earlier and now checking out her curves!’ | quickly

blocked my wolf out, because | did not need his comments messing with my mind. | do not know what made me

think that. And I did not his input causingto analyze what causedto think it either... “Is everything okay

Beta?” Bailey was suddenly in front of me, and | found myself almost frozen, like | was unsure what to say. No. |

need to sort my brain out. It is simply because | have not had my coffee yet. That, and the fact | have had Eden

and Zion on my case already today... “Sure, con, | just wanted a quick chat.” I led her out of the staff room,

so the others weren't listening in. “Oh, if it is about last night, | am fine.” She says bluntly, avoiding my gaze. |

figured that may be a little awkward... “I was a little concerned about that, but actually, | know talking about that

when you are about to start your new job would likely not be the best idea. Luna Eden askedto cand

check in with you.” | explained, and suddenly her face seemed to ease, 66 201 like relief had spread over her

whole body. “Oh!” she said, a small smile teasing at her delicate pink lips. “She had messaged me, | said | was

okay.” She said with a shrug. Wait... Eden had already messaged Bailey, so why the hell had she madefeel

bad? And then senthere? | had rushed across pack to do something it seemed like she had already done...

“Oh right. Well, she was adamant cand see if you were feeling okay about starting your new job and see if

there was anything you needed.” | told her with an awkward smile. am good. Looking forward to it, actually.” She

looked up at me, and | could see the enthusiasm within her eyes. | had no doubt this girl was going to be just

fine. She was evidently made for this

job. “Good. If you need anything, you know where | am, right?” | urged her. “Avoiding me?” she said with a

cheeky grin, and for sreason, | find myself unable to stop myself smiling back. “And why would | be avoiding

you?” “Well, | can only imagine that would be the case if Luna Eden had to force you to cand check in on

me.” She said with a playful wink, and | felt my heart begin to race unexpectedly. “No, it wasn’t quite like that...”

| began. She gently placed her hand upon my arm. “I was teasing Beta.” 11121 1 She said softly, her big brown

eyes looking up atthrough long dark lashes. “Hmmm.” | nodded at her with a shake of my head. Struggling

to explain why she madefeel nervous. “You can callAsher, you know?” | suddenly suggested, though |

have no clue why...

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