Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

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Chapter 29 Bailey

turned down the corridor to my left which leads to where the offices are. Strangely, despite the time of day, there are very few people within the packhouse. Just as I am walking down the corridor, my phone rings, and I quickly take it out of my pocket. “Hello?” I answer quickly, not recognizing the number and suddenly panicking, thinking it could be something to do with Harley, despite the fact that. logically, I know anyone linked to Harley is within pack and would mindlink me if they needed to contact me “Bailey?” the voice greeted me, and I realized immediately it sounded an awful lot like Luna Eden “Yes” I replied, beginning to wonder if it was in fact the Luna calling for a response on the job role. I thought they may have have given me a little longer to think about the job offer if I am honest. “Hi chick, it is Eden. How are you doing?” she greeted me enthusiastically. “I have been better.” I admitted without even thinking. “Oh, is everything okay?” she asks, suddenly sounding curious. “Anything I can help with?” I realized my mistake instantly, and gave my head a quick shake, as I sat myself on one of the window seats. “No, sorry, ignore me, just having a bad day.” “Are you sure?” Luna Eden urges, like she is wanting me to confide in her, but I have no plan to be doing that. Especially not to someone out of our own pack. “Yeah, just a friend of mine isn’t well.” I said, hoping that would be enough to stop her asking more

pack was and the things we had discussed sounding truly wonderful, I knew I would never be allowed to go. So, I am going to have to agree that what they had been told was correct, which makes me seem extremely unprofessional for not calling them myself “Oh, I apologize, I did not realize anyone was making a phone call on my behalf. I would have preferred to do that myself.” I explained to her. “But, yes, I suppose that is one of the reasons I made the decision to stay where I am for the time being. My life is a little complicated, to say the least, 1/3 12 12 Wed Jul 31 BG. 1212 Chapter 29 Bailey unfortunately, Lama.” + Pratis “Oh? Are you sure you don’t need help with something Bailey? I may not be in your pack, but from one woman to another, I would not like to think you are struggling.” She says, sounding a little concerned now. “And I like to think we got on well when we met I smiled at her words. Yes, I suppose we did get on quite well. “Thank you, Luna, I appreciate your kind words. I

I will say if I can help, let me know. The job offer still stands. Even if we find another teacher, I would still find a job for you in our school. You are a brilliant teacher, and we would be lucky to have you. Your pack should see that. All you need is somebody to see your potential, and it is a shame nobody has before. But, please, whatever is happening there, don’t let it destroy you. Get help. Even if that is me.” Luna Eden says, and I feel my hands shaking at her words. Help? Hmm, that would be a no. Especially from another pack, though the job offer, I may