Beauty and The Beta (Bailey) novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Bailey

I approached the house with a content feeling in my chest. Harley could be my savior. Yes, I was disappointed about this teaching role, but perhaps I could look for one closer to his Mum’s former pack he planned to move us to. Wow. A chosen mate. A handsome warrior too. One that actually liked the fact I had gained my degree.

Taking him as a chosen mate is okay, isn’t it?’ I asked Akira.

‘Fated mate not want us. He reject us. This mate does want us. Akira almost purrs as she replies. I think it is safe to say she was just as content. I had felt her becoming fond of Harley as we spent time together. She had always previously been against building close bonds with other male wolves in the hope Miles would want us back, but once he rejected us, it had hurt her massively. The pain it caused her nearly tore her down. But, we have got there in the end. Hopefully, Harley can be the thing that fixes us. A savior in so many ways.

‘A fresh start Akira!’ I told her excitedly.

“If he lets us go, of course. She snarls, like she expects a fall-out.

“We just don’t tell him until the last moment. I told her. If Harley had marked me, I could go with him and there would be nothing Miles could do about it. Because a mate goes with her mate, and that was the procedure. I don’t think even the Alpha would argue with that. And would he really want me around if I had been marked and mated by another?

I pushed open the front door to the house and relished the peace that enveloped me. Not to mention the cool. Everyone loves the sunshine when it arrives, but I have to say I am more a cooler weather person. Glad to be in and out of the scorching sunshine. I dropped my keys on top of the drawers by the door before moving through to the kitchen in hopes of making myself a coffee. Only as I am sorting the coffee machine do I hear movement behind me, causing n me to quickly turn around. I hadn’t realized there was anybody home.

Jordan, my older brother, was leaning on the doorway of the kitchen watching me with a dark expression. Of all the people it could be, it had to be him. “Hear you been causing issues.” He says coldly.

I rolled my eyes. “Jordan please, can we leave this? It has been a long day so far, and it isn’t even over yet.”

“Trust me, I have places I would rather be, and people I would rather be with. But no, I want to ask you this. Besides, you found time to chat to the warrior boy though?” he questions, and I can’t help but wonder how the hell he knew I had been speaking to Harley. I can only assume Miles had told him of the confrontation when I was walking back earlier. It seemed these two were connected by a speed dial when it came to exchanging even the slightest piece of gossip or information.

“Harley and I are friends. Of course, I will speak to him if I see him.” I argued, feeling the need to defend myself, like I so often did with my brother, who seemed to see negatives in everything I

did.

“Don’t think your fated mate would appreciate it thinking you are whoring yourself out to some.

random warrior.” My brother said with a sneer. “Who would have thought that of the class nerd?”

I rolled my eyes. I have had just about enough of this now. My brother has turned into a top tier kno bhead. All through spending too much time with Miles. When the pair of them became Alpha and Beta, this pack stood no hope. I was glad Harley had given me the opportunity to get away.

“I am whoring myself out to nobody. You should have better respect for your sister.” I hiss. “Though the way he seems to have you trained up to do his bullying and dirty work, I’d say it is you that is whoring yourself out to Miles.” I snarled, not caring now that my words are below the belt. My brother seems to think it is acceptable for him to speak as he chooses to me, so I will return the favor to him.

The look of fury upon Jordan’s face is a picture. “What did you just say?” he demanded.