Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

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Chapter 68 – Jordan Only a moment ago I had been looking forward to the food hel held, now my stomach had dropped, desperately nervous about. what he wanted to talk to me about. But, I 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 torture me and began to arrange some food on plates for us both. Was he for real?! Did he not know I wanted to know what was so urgent he had called me from my bed with my mate? “So, is having your mate going well son?” he asked me with 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 treated me like one of his own family. Hence, he forever referred to me as son, and me calling him Uncle. It wouldn’t seem right any other way now. “Has she settled well into the pack?” I assume the chat is not of major importance then… I nodded. “She is amazing. Can’t believe I ever managed without her.” I 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 come back. So, I fully understand you saying you wondered how you managed without her. I looked up at him, and he was smiling. The look in his eyes told. III me he was likely thinking of when he met my Auntie, our pack Luna Pheobe. I know he likely won’t appreciate me asking, but I cannot help myself. “If it feels like that, then how did Miles fight it? How could he not have felt the same things when he realized Bailey was his fated mate?” My Uncle’s face changed in an instant. Suddenly, frowning. “That I can’t tell you. I know they always clashed those two. But, I would have expected the bond to correct that to some degree. I 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?”

288 Wouchers “Jordan, I have always been honest with you, now I need you to be honest with me. Be it as your Uncle, or your Alpha. But, I need you to answer me a 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 at me hopefully. My mind was full of so many thoughts in this instant. I could see the desperation within my Uncle’s eyes. He wanted there to bel hope, and who could blame him? This was his son, after all. But, if I said there was no hope, then I was basically handing over my title… Yet he had asked for my honesty… “I

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.” I nodded, not surprised they still clung to that hope, but I doubted it would make the difference they were so desperate for. “And if it doesn’t?” I questioned, despite feeling I likely knew the answer. “Then Ellis will take the Alpha role.” He tells me with 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, I have to give him this chance.” I think I 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 become Alpha. “I think that makes sense.”

place as Alpha, and while he would prefer to replace Preston Ford as the upcoming G**a, as he doesn’t get along too well with him, he said he couldn’t think of anyone he would rather have as his Beta than you. So, no matter which one of my sons becomes Alpha, you will always be the next Beta. The way it was meant to be.” My head felt like it was spinning at his words. Ellis had said he still wanted me as his Beta? I wouldn’t lose my role? I had been terrified of losing everything… I knew Miles needed this treatment, and I had desperately wanted the right thing, but I knew the right thing meant I could lose everything I had worked so hard for… but now I could have everything I wanted! 74.401 (Chapter 18 – Jantan 1 “Really?!” I exclaimed, and there was no hiding the excitement within my