Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

Chapter 0168

The weather had been glorious today, meaning I had enjoyed my early morning training session outside rather than at the gym, and if the sunshine continued, I would be going for a run after work, allowing Akira to have the run she craved. The sunshine had put everybody in a cheerful mood, and the children, like so many of us, were desperate to spend their time in the sunshine, so I taught my class in our outdoor area of the classroom toward the end of the day. The children all happily took part in the activities I had provided for them, while they sang the songs we had been practicing for their upcoming concert for their parents. A movement caught my eyes as I glanced up, only to catch sight of Asher. I had not been expecting him here today, but I was sure he was watching me...

Akira chuckled. 'Aww. I think he has it bad.'

'Don't even go there.' I wanred her. I knew she was only teasing me, but I was not willing to sit and analyze everything. This would not happen. We had seen each other on and off over the last week. Sitting in the lounge of an evening enjoying one another's company, watching films, having our dinner together in there too. Yes, there had been plenty of moments where kissing had happened, but we never took things any further. That isn't to say I didn't want to. Hell, I was literally desperate for him at some moments, but I didn't want to rush him. I knew he found this adjustment difficult with the loss of his mate, and I know he thought he shouldn't rush me...

So, we enjoyed one another's company. And, I have to say, I did enjoy my time with him. He seemed so much more light-hearted and, I dare to say, happier. Maybe it is me being big-headed to suggest I could make him happier, but he seems different in himself...

Right now he was leaning against the wall outside of the school grounds, but in such a position he could see my area of the outdoor classroom. "Oh look kids, there is Beta Asher, shall we give him a wave." I said to my class with a grin, knowing he would hate me for it, as I pointed in his direction. All the children from my class waved eagerly at their pack Beta, who shook his head slightly before waving back.

"Miss Bailey, me not think he likes that.” Danny said from the spot he was kneeling. "He looks mighty grumpy. Like my Daddy does when he wakes up."

I had to smile at his words. Yeah, he did look mighty grumpy, but to be fair, I think he often did... you'd think these kids would be used to that by now. "Ah well, a little bit of sunshine can brighten somebody's day, right?" I grinned at the little boy, and he nodded me.

showing him I totally agreed. Before leading my class back inside to gather their things together before their parents arrived to collect them. Soon, all the children were gone, and Asher was striding into my classroom. "Good afternoon Miss Bailey." He winked, wrapping his arms around me, pushing me up against the wall next to my classroom door. His lips instantly found mine, with an urgency like he

teachers

lets me go, with a deep sigh,

me?" I teased, though secretly, I was shocked at him for admitting he had missed me. We had not said

He smirked. "Talking of that, getting your whole class

say? A little sunshine brightens

it as he ran his fingers over my palm. "Can I walk you home, beautiful?" he asked, and again I felt myself softening, as it

isn't that just the sweetest dang

her gentle teasing, I answered Asher with a smile. "I think that would be good." I looked up at him, and could see a

Zion wonders if

I couldn't help but laugh. We had gone for a walk together a few nights previous, and Asher's wolf had been so desperate to go for a run with Akira that Asher was struggling to hold him back. Though in truth, Akira was just as excited about the prospect. They loved their time together. The two of them truly seemed to find some comfort in one another. A comfort or a friendship...

I generally found time each afternoon or evening to run, to allow Akira time to shift if I could... so, some company would definitely be