Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

Chapter 0111

What is it about that woman that messes with my mind? Puts me on edge and makes me question my own sanity? Not to mention the fact my wolf seems to have gone missing in action ever since I caught him all but gazing adoringly at her. None of this made sense. She was no connection to me, nor would she be. And the way Alli was suddenly dropping these bizarre comments made me feel uneasy.

I rushed from the classroom, down the now empty corridor toward the school door. “Ah here again, Beta Asher?” Gabby the other teacher, greeted me with a cheeky wink. “Anyone would think you were checking up on us.”

Oh, wonderful, just what I needed, another teacher making comments implying things too. I should just have stayed in my office. It was safer there. There were no other people...

“No, Miss Waterdale. Here simply, as Luna Eden asked of me, checking in on the new member of staff to check she had settled in okay.” I said curtly, beginning to get irritated at their implication that I was here because I wanted to be. Or, even because there was something between Bailey and I. Because I am certain that that was what they were trying to imply. Well, they could not be further from the truth with that. Had Eden not forced me to be here, I would be sitting back in my office with a coffee in my hand, feeling perfectly fine.

“Oh.” Gabby said with an uncomfortable nod, looking at me fearfully like I had roared at her or something. I swear, this reputation of me as being this grumpy and moody guy was so over- exaggerated. I was not that bad…

I waited, expecting a sly dig from Zion at this point, as that sort of thought from me would definitely earn it usually, but there was nothing. He was definitely deserting me right now. Ah well, not like it made much difference. It just meant I wouldn’t be going for my usual run with him. Plus, on a positive note, it means I get to have some peace.

I quickly pushed the door open of the school, glad to get away, and try to free my mind of everything that had happened today, but as I do leave the school I am surprised to see Marc standing there. “Hey Asher.” He greeted me with a smile.

to his greeting, but I could not help but wonder

at

here to meet your Mum?” I asked, unable to help myself. Feeling an

come and welcome Bailey.” He said with a smile. “I mentioned to her

breathing began to quicken for no apparent reason. He was here to see Bailey… Was that why Alli wanted me to leave? I simply nodded. “Well, I shall leave you to it then. I

but you seem genuinely disappointed now at the mention of me calling in to see Bailey. If you are

sure of it, and I am sure your Mum is dropping hints. There is nothing between Miss West and I. Eden asked me to check in on her. Told me to make her welcome. I am rubbish

so. You were always a weird one, Ash.” He nodded. “I may head back to work anyway. I missed some training to come here, and if I go into school Mum will likely find me things to do, and I will never get

Marc.” I told him with a roll of my eyes, wondering if his

if Gamma realizes he will kick my ass.” He chuckled. “So, if he sees

my eyes at him. “So you are using me as

for?”