Beauty and The Beta (Bailey) novel Chapter 216

After what felt like an eternity of chatting to people I didn’t want to speak to, and plastering a fake smile upon my face, the wedding was close to starting, everyone was in their seats, and myself and Jordan stood at the front of the seats, next to the Gazebo, now waiting for the arrival of my soon-to-be wife. I could not help but fear she may have changed her mind… I had heard nothing from her since yesterday before she left for her night out with her friends… surely she would not do that to me? Humiliate me so greatly? Not in front of all these people?

“You could try looking happy?” Jordan suggested from beside me with a grin.

I rolled my eyes at him. “Just a lot of attention and fuss, everyone is looking at us.” I muttered under my breath.

Jordan laughed. “Oh please, you normally love all the attention being on you. And you definitely love it when everyone is looking at you. Is it because you are scared they are looking at you, and she might not turn up?” he teased, earning him a dark scowl from me. He evidently thought he was funny, but today I was definitely not in the mood for his attempts at humor. Nor did he need to know I was fucking terrified right now that Kaia had seen sense, and realized she could likely do so much better than me, and she had run for the hills… In truth, I don't even think I would blame her if she had. I knew she deserved more than me...

So, instead of giving my friend an answer, I chose to ignore him, allowing my dark scowl to do the talking, while letting my eyes slowly drift across the crowds of people that were here to watch me wed my new mate. And instantly I found myself looking at Bailey. It was like my eyes were drawn to her, and once on her, they did not want to leave her… it was hard to explain… I still could not get over how different she looked. How a little bit of a makeover and a little self-confidence could change somebody’s appearance so much! She was like a whole different person! Had I been hasty in dismissing my fated mate? I couldn’t help but ponder, especially as the fear of my bride-to-be not turning up…

‘You didn’t think it would be nice to say hey?’ I mindlinked Bailey, unable to help myself, curious what her reaction would be.

Her eyes suddenly met mine, and I was surprised to see some fire and attitude within them. Yes, it seemed the girl had changed in the short time she had been away. ‘Why would I say hey, we do not get along, Miles.’ She stated coldly.

I raised my brows at her response. Wow. The girl is going for the jugular today… ‘Come on Bai’ I used the nickname I don’t think I have used much since we were kids. ‘I am getting married today, can we not let things go now?’ I suggested.

‘Oh, so suddenly you expect me to forget everything you did to me? And put me through? All because you are getting married?’ she snapped harshly through the link. ‘Go to hell, Miles.’