Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

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Chapter 23 Bailey

I approached the house with a content feeling in my chest. Harley could be my savior. Yes, I was disappointed about this teaching role, but perhaps I could look for one closer to his Mum’s former pack he planned to move us to. Wow. A chosen mate. A handsome warrior too. One that actually liked the fact I had gained my degree.

Taking him as a chosen mate is okay, isn’t it?’ I asked Akira.

‘Fated mate not want us. He reject us. This mate does want us. Akira almost purrs as she replies. I think it is safe to say she was just as content. I had felt her becoming fond of Harley as we spent time together. She had always previously been against building close bonds with other male wolves in the hope Miles would want us back, but once he rejected us, it had hurt her massively. The pain it caused her nearly tore her down. But, we have got there in the end. Hopefully, Harley can be the thing that fixes us. A savior in so many ways.

‘A fresh start Akira!’ I told her excitedly.

“If he lets us go, of course. She snarls, like she expects a fall-out.

“We just don’t tell him until the last moment. I told her. If Harley had marked me, I could go with him and there would be nothing Miles could do about it. Because a mate goes with her mate, and that was the procedure. I don’t think even the Alpha would argue with that. And would he really want me around if I had been marked and mated by another?

I pushed open the front door to the house and relished the peace that enveloped me. Not to mention the cool. Everyone loves the sunshine when it arrives, but I have to say I am more a cooler

weather person. Glad to be in and out of the scorching sunshine. I dropped my keys on top of the drawers by the door before moving through to the kitchen in hopes of making myself a coffee. Only as I am sorting the coffee machine do I hear movement behind me, causing n me to quickly turn around. I hadn’t realized there was anybody home.

Jordan, my older brother, was leaning on the doorway of the kitchen watching me with a dark expression. Of all the people it could be, it had to be him. “Hear you been causing issues.” He says coldly.

It has been a long

the warrior boy though?” he questions, and I can’t help but wonder how the hell he knew I had been speaking to Harley. I can only assume Miles had told him of the confrontation when I was walking back earlier. It seemed these two were connected by a

speak to him if I see him.” I argued, feeling the need to defend myself, like I so often did with my brother, who seemed to see negatives

did.

appreciate it thinking you are whoring yourself out

warrior.” My brother said with a sneer. “Who would have thought that of the class

of this now. My brother has turned into a top tier kno bhead. All through spending too much time with Miles. When the pair of

was glad Harley had given me the opportunity to get

is whoring yourself out to Miles.”

fury upon Jordan’s face is a picture. “What did you just say?” he

words that were too big for you?” I asked sarcastically, going to move past

instead, he puts his arm up to block my path. “I don’t believe

of anger. All aimed at me, his younger sister. So much for looking out for your family. No. This delightful brother of mine is too dedicated to his best friend and upcoming

for an interview, which you chose to run to Miles about. He went crazy about it and has been making threats about since.” I said angrily. “There, that is

clever. It doesn’t

with a shake of my head, beginning to wonder why my brother was even here at this time of day. He should be out working. I had assumed I would be safe coming home now. He

to hit home that Miles and I are going to be your next Alpha and Beta? You need to start learning to show us respect. I owe him my loyalty. So,

I wasn’t planning nuclear war! Maybe you want to ask yourself why that big, bad friend of yours is so desperate to keep me here in his pack.” I said, leaning back

words. “What the f**k does that mean?” he