Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

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Chapter 68 - Jordan Only a moment ago | had been looking forward to the food hel held, now my stomach had

dropped, desperately nervous about. what he wanted to talk toabout. But, | did as he asked, and followed

him to sit on the sofa, waiting for him to start with whatever he wanted to discuss, but instead, he chose to

tortureand began to arrange sfood on plates for us both. Was he for real?! Did he not know | wanted to

know what was so urgent he had calledfrom my bed with my mate? “So, is having your mate going well

son?” he askedwith an affectionate smile. The Alpha and my Dad had been close. friends since childhood,

and with my Dad being his Beta, the Alpha had always been in my life. He treatedlike one of his own family.

Hence, he forever referred toas son, andcalling him Uncle. It wouldn't seem right any other way now.

“Has she settled well into the pack?” | assthe chat is not of major importance then... | nodded. “She is

amazing. Can't believe | ever managed without her.” | began, and my words made my Uncle chuckle. “I think she

is settling in okay, a bit difficult to tell with things a little. unsettled. She is spending the day with my Mum

today.” My Uncle nodded. “You do find yourself knocked sideways. when you meet your fated mate. It is like a

section of you was lost, and it has cback. So, | fully understand you saying you wondered how you managed

without her. | looked up at him, and he was smiling. The look in his eyes told. Illhe was likely thinking of

when he met my Auntie, our pack Luna Pheobe. | know he likely won't appreciateasking, but | cannot help

myself. “If it feels like that, then how did Miles fight it? How could he not have felt the sthings when he

realized Bailey was his fated mate?” My Uncle's face changed in an instant. Suddenly, frowning. “That | can’t tell

you. | know they always clashed those two. But, | would have expected the bond to correct that to sdegree.

| guess the bond can’t be strong enough sometimes...” his voice fumbled a little, like he was not sure what to

say. “I don’t know. Perhaps he was too young? Maybe the moon goddess made a mistake?”

“Age shouldn't matter, should it? And does she do that?” | asked, and again my Uncle looked uncertain. “I don’t

have all the answers, son. | won't lie to you. | never have done, and | don’t intend to start now. | hate what my

boy did to your sister. | am struggling to comprehend his actions. She is the sweetest girl. No, not the usual type

Miles goes for, but she is still beautiful, a natural beauty, and so intelligent. A mate to be proud of in so many

ways. But his actions...” he paused momentarily, as if he was thinking. “Well, there is no excusing them. Bailey

deserved so much more. She must have been in so much pain, and yet she never said a word.” “He told her not

to. Threatened her. | heard her screaming at night when he was with other she- wolves before he rejected her. |

thought she was having nightmares. Only when | realized what had happened did | put two and two together.” |

explained, and | saw my Uncle’s face drop, like he hadn't considered all the consequences of his son’s actions.

288 Wouchers “Jordan, | have always been honest with you, now | need you to be honest with me. Be it as your

Uncle, or your Alpha. But, | need you to answera question. You likely know Miles better than anyone else. Do

you think there is anyway back for him? Do you think he can get better?” My Uncle looked athopefully. My

mind was full of so many thoughts in this instant. | could see the desperation within my Uncle's eyes. He wanted

there to bel hope, and who could blhim? This was his son, after all. But, if | said there was no hope, then |

was basically handing over my title... Yet he had asked for my honesty... “I think it will be difficult, Uncle. The

power of being an upcoming Alpha is what he craves. It scaresthat when he becomes Alpha he may become

even more ruthless and brutal. He could damage the pack and those in it. His anger has always been an issue

since he was a child. | had hoped meeting his fated mate would calm him. You know you hear stories of that

happening. That is what | had clung to as we grew up, and | saw him doing the things he did. But when |

discovered he had met his fated mate, rejected her and treated her so badly, | began to fear hope may be lost.” |

admitted honestly, knowing my chance of my rank of Beta was looking less likely now. My Uncle nodded. “Thank

you for being ‘so honest, Jordan. | know it must have been hard. You

probably feel you are betraying your friend. But | need to decide what will happen. | need to put the pack first.” |

nodded, fully understanding his choice. He was the current Alpha and the safety of his pack and the members

who lived here was his first priority. Even if that meant going against his own son. “And if you are looking for a

chosen mate for him, she will need 11.100 112 to be as strong-willed and fiery as him to be able to deal with

him. Coping with him at his worst is not easy.” | explained, knowing he needed to hear this too. Though in truth,

he likely knew it, as he had to deal with him regularly. “Plus, | am not sure whether he will be faithful. He has

always struggled with that.” My Uncle smirked. “Yes, | know son. He isn’t the best at that. Again, that was the

reason we hoped his fated mate would be a perfect fit. Because his wolf would fight him for it all. Your wolf would

do anything they could to protect that bond. But, for whatever reason, Miles seems able to fight that bond. He

will take a chosen mate once his treatment is taken, see if that calms him.” | nodded, not surprised they still

clung to that hope, but | doubted it would make the difference they were so desperate for. “And if it doesn’t?” |

questioned, despite feeling I likely knew the answer. “Then Ellis will take the Alpha role.” He tellswith a small

smile. “I am thinking that may be the safer option anyway, he is a smart boy, he has a strong and secure bond

with his mate, and he is willing to listen and learn. But, Miles is my heir, | have to give him this chance.” I think |

knew that was likely. It would take our pack by surprise, but if they knew the truth, they too would be grateful.

He would be saving them years of suffering if Ellis were to becAlpha. “I think that makes sense.” | smiled at

my Uncle. “And that bringsto the reason | wanted you to cand chat to me.” He says, confusing me. |

had assumed the things we had spoken about already were what he wanted to talk about, but | nodded in

agreement.

“Okay.” “I know you have already completed your Beta training, son. You were always destined to be the pack

Beta following the line of your family. And being Miles’s best friend.” He began, and | realized now, he wanted to

preparefor the fact that Ellis. would be allowed to choose his own Beta and Ga**a, people he was close to

and would want to work with. Creating an effective team. That was the reason he had broughthere. To tell