Beauty and The Beta (Bailey) novel Chapter 163

I stretched lazily, relishing the warmth of the bed. That had to be the best night's sleep I have had in a long time... When suddenly I was aware of a movement next to me, and before I was able to open my eyes, I felt a hard thud to my chest, like a fist impacting it. Putting me on edge instantly, and causing me to jump suddenly. But, my senses are filled with the scent of Bailey messing with my mind...

“Asher!” Bailey snapped, before I had even opened my eyes.

Oh, shit… the realization hit me as memories of last night flooded my mind.

‘Oh who has been a naughty boy!’ Zion sniggered.

‘Not helpful!’ I warned him.

I pried my eyes open, trying to adjust my eyes to the brightness of the sunshine glaring into the room, which meant it was more than likely already well past the time I was due to be starting the pack run. Caleb was going to be annoyed with me! Feigning sickness may be my only option…

As my eyes adjusted, I saw a very angry-looking Bailey glaring back at me. “Why are you in my bed?!”

“Keeping you warm?” I suggested with a playful grin, but, going off the dark stare I received in return, my attempt at being playful had failed. I was definitely out of practice.

“Seriosuly Asher?”

“Bailey, please, this is going to sound so bad, but we were talking, you fell asleep, and as I went to lay you in bed, you kind of pulled me down with you, and I was too tired to fight back.” I explained, knowing how ridiculous I sounded.

Zion was laughing so hard within my mind. ‘Too tired to fight back?! You are a Beta, you sap! Why not say you fancied seeing if she made a good bed buddy? See if she was the big spoon or the little spoon?’

‘Piss off Zion.’ I snarled. My wolf was seriously pissing me off now.

‘Best sleep ever though, right?’ he said, and I hate to admit he was right, that probably was one of the best sleeps we had had in a long time. I had expected us to be disturbed by nightmares like we so frequently were during the night. I planned to return to my room when that happened, but instead, nothing came. It seems I slept like a bloody baby, and instead I found myself in this awkward predicament. One which is seemingly landing me in a lot of trouble!

“I did not pull you into bed.” Bailey rolled her eyes, completely dismissing my suggestion she had hooked her arms around me. I am pretty sure that was exactly what had happened… I felt my ego take a slight hit, and how offended she seemed by the thought…

“Is that such a bad idea?” I teased her, resting my head upon my elbow, so I was facing her, and her cheeks flushed, she looked quite adorable. A shiver of pleasure ran through me… I think I quite enjoy teasing Bailey… her reactions make me smile. I allowed my eyes to drift slowly down her body, wishing she was in a little less now than her pajamas…

“Asher.” Her voice held a warning tone.

“Hmm?” I allowed my hand to slide to her waist, pulling her close to me, which, when laid down on the bed, felt somewhat strange, but hell, it felt good. I had been doubting everything between us. I had believed I should be alone, but now I had her next to me like this, had felt her lips upon mine, I think I know what I want.