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 nned 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.
Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org.
‘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 bing 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 thest 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. d 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 ces 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 ss 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 d 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 eptable 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.
“Sorry did I use words that were too big for you?” I asked sarcastically, going to move past him,
having lost the desire for my coffee and just wanting to get away from my brother.
But instead, he puts his arm up to block my path. “I don’t believe I was done with you yet.”
I raised my eyes to meet his. Dark brown eyes. Full of anger. All aimed at me, his younger sister. So
much for looking out for your family. No. This delightful brother of mine is too dedicated to his best
friend and uing Alpha. Yet he doesn’t even know the stuff he had done!
“Jordan, I haven’t done anything, okay? I went for an interview, which you chose to run to Miles
about. He went crazy about it and has been making threats about since.” I said angrily. “There, that
is the sh it you are implying. Though I imagine Miles the muppet said it was something a whole lot
worse to make me look like I was in the wrong.”
“Don’t try to get clever. It doesn’t suit you.”
“Well, it sure as hell doesn’t suit you big bro. Because you believe whatever b*lls hit your numskull
of a friend tells you.” I said with a shake of my head, beginning to wonder why my brother was even
here at this time of day. He should be out working. I had assumed I would be safeing home
now. He was always out at this time.
“When is it going to hit home that Miles and I are going to be your next Alpha and Beta? You need
to start learning to show us respect. I owe him my loyalty. So, yeah, youe way down. that line, I
am afraid. You betrayed your pack today by going behind their back.” He snarled, lowering his face
almost next to mine, his eyes glowering at me.
“f**king hell Jordan, it was a job interview. I wasn’t nning nuclear war! Maybe you want to ask
yourself why that big, bad friend of yours is so desperate to keep me here in his pack.” I said,
leaning back against the kitchen counter, my arms crossed aggressively, finally having given up with
trying to hide the truth. If Jordan knows, he f**king knows. Miles would have to deal with it. Because
then, perhaps Jordan may have a little understanding.
Jordan’s head tilts momentarily as he considers my words. “What the f**k does that mean?” he
demands.
I shrug. “Well, other pack members are permitted to work out of the pack, some even work away.
Yet Miles will not my brows at my
brother and allow that for me, will he? Ever questioned why?” I raised
caw a crowl cross his fare
“Miles always said you had a thing for him. I told him he was off his f**king head. But he is right, isn’t
he? You want him. Is that why he lets you stay, because he feels bad for you?” Jordan’s face
grimaces in horror. I imagine mine would pretty much reflect his, because the thought of that to me
is truly horrific.
Iughed sarcastically. “No. Try because fate yed a cruel game.” And with that I saw an
opportunity to leave the kitchen as Jordan was away from the door. And I snuck out of the room and
ran up the stairs to my room.
“What the f**k are you talking about?!” Jordan now mindlinks.
I chose to ignore him, letting him think over my words. I was sure at some point he would work it
out.
Iy c
on my bed, needing some time to chill out. I will find some time to message the Alpha or Luna of
Autumn Valley Pack tomorrow I think. Thank them for their offer, but to let them know it just wasn’t
the right time for me. Their pack was truly beautiful. But, I had other priorities. I just hoped Harley
could fix the things he said he would. Because I truly loved the prospect of him and I building a
future together far from here…
‘I had stuff to deal with today, Bailey, and now my brain is f**king fried. Tell me you are not saying
Miles is your f**king fated mate?’ Jordan suddenly mindlinks, and from the tone alone he is far from
impressed. Oh dear, I wonder how Miles will cope with that now…