Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)
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Chapter 19 Bailey

Well, the interview went well, despite the awkward start of nearly being plowed over by the Betaescaping the room like he had a rocket up his a*s. I could see his friendly demeanor had improvedmassively since the party. He was clearly a joy to work with. Radiating sunshine that

one.

However, Alpha Caleb and Luna Eden, who had done the interview, both seemed lovely, and LunaEden, bless her, looked ready to pop in the latter stages of pregnancy. Though she did seem to beglowing with it too. I never understood how that worked when I had heard people describe pregnantwomen in that way, but to see Luna Eden she generally looked to be shimmering with happinessand health. The affectionate smiles down to her swollen belly as she stroked it told me she likelyalready adored the little one growing there.

I was proud considering this was my first official interview. We had practiced ones many times.during our studies, but they were not the same as the tutors always guided us. This

had been nerve-wracking, but the Alpha and Luna were so calming and friendly. Both soenthusiastic about their pack, and the young children within their school. I could see that the futureof the pups meant a lot to them, as it should, and that hit even harder that I would not be able towork for them. But, I was happy to be able to say that I had been able to answer all of theirquestions in what I felt was a professional way. And they both seemed happy with all my answerstoo.

It was a shame really that it was all going to go to waste. “Would you like to stay for a coffee andsome cake in the gardens with me?” Luna Eden offered, with a friendly smile as she led me from

the office. “An excuse for cake is always good.” She told me with a wink, and I couldn’t help butlaugh. How could I refuse that offer?

“I guess I could do that. And, to be fair, I have likely lost my Dad for a while anyway, he came withme to see Alpha Isaak.” I told her, with a small shrug.

“Oh, I will set you up a bed, because once he starts talking you could be here forever!” she grins,and again I replace myself smiling at her friendly disposition.

“I am not going to complain about coffee, I love coffee.” I tell her and she nods. “And like you. said,an excuse for cake is always good.”

“See, you are perfect! Agreeing that coffee and cake are needed instead of telling me I don’t reallyneed them. Though I am not supposed to have as much now. Coffee I mean.” She tells me, strokingher belly as we walk along the packhouse corridor. “Apparently not good for the little one. I followedall the guidelines with my first, and he still came out as daft as a brush. So, I do wonder if it trulymakes a difference.”

I smile. Obviously, I have never had children, and now my fated mate has rejected me, it is highlylikely I never will. But, having trained to work with children, I do know that no matter how you try,they were all characters in their own rights, and I thought it was truly wonderful. They had the abilityto brighten your day with the simplest of words. “I imagine he is adorable.” I said to her as weentered the kitchen.

“Well, if you will accept the role of teacher in our pack, you would have the pleasure of teaching himin a couple of years. I bet you will soon change your mind!” Luna Eden says with a chuckle, as shewalked to the coffee machine.

Chapter 19 Bailey

I held back the frown that was threatening upon my face. I would love to take the role here, I trulywould. The pack is beautiful. And the way they described the school and the teaching role soundedso lovely, it would have been ideal for me. But, I know I need to seriously consider the things thatMiles has said to me. I don’t know the things he may do. He has threatened the removal of mydegree before. I am not entirely sure how he could go about it, but if anyone could do it, it would bean Alpha. And without that, all my hard work would be gone. Everything I had dreamed of, sn*tchedaway. Years of hard work and dedication, taken from me. All because Miles is holding a grudge overa decision fate appeared to have made. Did he think it was a choice. I was happy about either?

“Are you okay Bailey? You look awfully deep in thought there.” Luna Eden’s voice interrupted mythoughts, her beautiful blue eyes focused on me with a look of concern. “I am only joking, Matty isn’tthat bad, please don’t let what I said about him put you off the role of teacher here.”

I don’t want her thinking badly of me, so I just smiled. “Oh, not at all. Sorry, just me, daydreaming.”

“Of working here, I hope.” She says with a wink, moving toward the refrigerator to remove somecakes. “Because me and Alpha Caleb had said we think you would be perfect for the position if youwould like to come and work for us.”

I let out a guilty chuckle. She truly seemed determined to convince me to take the job here. And Iwished I could accept, but Miles’s threat is laying heavy on my mind. I know how nasty he can be. Idon’t think it is worth the risk. “It is something I will be giving some serious thought to.” I lic. BecauseI know that, in truth, my decision had already been made for me the moment Miles had mindlinkedme as we left the pack. He would not allow me to work elsewhere, or for another Alpha. Especially ifthat meant living off our pack. He may have rejected me, but he still considered me his. Andbecause there was nobody else who knew of this other than Ellis, there was nobody I could turn to

for help nor advice. Miles knew I was stuck. He knew he could do as he pleased. And he seemed tobe loving every moment.