Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

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Chapter 29 Bailey

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

moment I needed to hear no more. Miles. Of course. Who else was it going to be? He had already made the decision for me before I could tell them any differently. He planned to keep me here as his prisoner for as long as he could. When he had told me I belonged to the pack, he meant it The thing was, no matter how much I wanted the role of teacher away from here, and as nice as their 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

going on with you, and I can only assume you feel you can’t share it with me, but 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 keep them in mind for if I was ever able to free myself of this hellhole… “Thank you.” I whispered, but then I noticed my Dad stepping from his office, his head turning from side to side looking up and down the corridor angrily Likely looking for me. “I am sorry Luna, I will have to go. But thank you again.” I told her. “Anytime, and remember where I am. And where that job is if you need it?” She tells me with a chuckle. “Bailey?” my Dad called, pacing down the corridor toward me, looking a little puzzled at why I was sitting on the window seat rather than in his office. “Hey Dad, sorry Luna Eden called me. Apparently, they had a phone call to let them know I would not be accepting their offer of a job.”