Chapter 111 – Asher
I had been sitting in my office for hours, the day seemed to be dragging on, and I didn’t think I could wait until dinner time to see Bailey. She had been on my mind since the moment I had woken up… My eyes were so frequently drifting to the clock to monitor the time, but it seemed to be dragging even further. I had been for two runs already with Zion, just to kill time, and done as much paperwork as I was able to focus on. But, I needed to see her.
As the end of school time was approaching, I decided I could wait no longer. I was finishing work early. It wasn’t like I didn’t deserve it. I wanted to walk Bailey home. I wanted her company. I missed her, and that shocked me. Scared me too, but it was the truth. So, I rushed to school…
Seeing her with the pups from our pack, how she treated them all so carefully. Treating them like little grown-ups, it truly made me smile. Warmed my heart in a way I don’t think I could explain to anybody. Zion’s too. He was a tough and ruthless wolf at the best of times. Yes, we had both been hurt, and we were weak in that sense, but we had guards up, but seeing Bailey and the way she was with these pups did something to the pair of us…
Not just that, but the way those little pups looked at her… big- eyed, full of adoration for their teacher… full of wonderment, like they found her truly intriguing. She was always smiling at them, and they appeared to be forever returning those smiles. On the odd occasion I had been to her room, I had seen pictures sitting upon her drawers that the children had been making for her. Our pack were blessed to have her… look back now and wonder
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why I had ever questioned Eden’s choice. Ultimately, it had brought Bailey to me…
The moment her class was all gone, after she had humiliated me with her whole class, a smile upon her face. I rushed through the corridor to her class, shutting the door behind me as I walked into her classroom. Her eyes instantly met mine, and the moment they did my heart began to race. She was beginning to have such an effect on me as Isla did and that terrified me…
But, I tried so hard to push my fears to one side. Trying hard to remember Eden’s words when my doubts were plaguing my mind…
“Good afternoon Miss Bailey.” I said with a cheeky wink, wasting no time in wrapping my arms around her, pushing her up against the wall next to her classroom door. Finding her lips instantly with mine, I had been thinking of this kiss all day. There was a need and urgency there rushing through me.
But, Bailey quickly pushed me back. “Asher, what if one of the other teachers come in?”
I knew she was right, and instantly released her, sighing deeply. Immediately feeling bad for my actions. “Sorry.” I muttered with a shrug. “I missed you.” I added, hoping that might explain why I had responded the way I had.
“Oh, was that why you came to spy on me?” she teased playfully.
“Hmm.” I could not help but smirk. I don’t think it was quite spying… “Talking of that, getting your whole class to wave at me?”
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She laughed. A sound I was beginning to love. Her whole face lit up when she was laughing and smiling, and I truly loved that sight…. “What can I say? A little sunshine brightens someone’s day.” She said with a little t**le in those beautiful brown eyes of hers.
Well, I would not argue with her on that one… “You surely brighten my day.” I murmured softly, offering her my hand, and she surprised me by taking it within hers, allowing me to gently tease my fingertips over her palms. “Can I walk you home, beautiful?” I offered, hoping she wouldn’t see this as being the main reason I had come to the school. I had just missed her… could not wait until dinner time to see her again…
I can see Bailey smiling affectionately at me as she looks up at me. “I think that would be good.”
I know I may be pushing my luck, but I want to try anyway… “Oh, and Zion wonders if Akira fancies a run again later?” I suggested, just desperate for more time together. Knowing it would calm Zion a little too. And the sound of Bailey’s laughter rings out once again, making me smile. This girl has made me smile more in these last few weeks than I had in the last few years, I am sure of it…
“Oh, does he now?” she suddenly teased. “And does he plan to behave?”
I chuckled, knowing exactly what she was meaning. “That I can’t promise, but he will try.”
Suddenly, the classroom door opened, causing me to jump. My eyes instantly darted to the doorway, and I saw Alli walking in. Her expression was enough to tell me she was shocked at the close proximity of Bailey and I, and I knew Bailey was worried
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about what the other teachers would think… not to mention this was my former mother-in-law… what would she think of me moving on from her daughter? I quickly released Bailey’s hand, hoping desperately that it had been out of Alli’s view.
“Well, hello, Beta Asher. I didn’t realize you were coming today. Is everything okay?” Alli asked. I could tell from the way she spoke she was tense, and the way she looked at me was one of apprehension. How the hell do I explain this? I don’t want this woman thinking badly of Bailey… she was so worried about what they would think of a new teacher suddenly involved with the Beta, she had told me that so many times before… plus how the hell do you say to the mother of your deceased mate. Oh by the way, this is the woman I have begun to have feelings for?!
Fuck… this was awkward. I don’t know what to do. What to say? If it was just me, I would explain it, but I know this is Bailey who is worried about her reputation. I don’t want that under the magnifying glass…
“Hmm.” I quickly nodded, trying hard to avoid her burning gaze. She seemed almost angry. “All good, Alli. Just came by to see if Miss West was free to come and discuss some things with Luna Eden.” I quickly came up with the first lie that came to my mind that would be viable… No clue why, but that was what I thought of.
Alli nodded. “Not heard of a phone?” she asked almost sarcastically. **g hell. What is this? An interrogation.
“I was close by is all.” I explained with a shrug. “I wasn’t aware I was not allowed to call into the school, Alli, do I need to request permission now?” I said with a little more spite than I intended.
She looked a little taken a back by my tone this time, but shook
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her head. “No, of course not. You are the Beta, you are free to call in as you please. I apologize if I overstepped my mark.”
“Did all the tickets for the concert get handed out Bailey?” Alli asked Bailey, who seemed to be avoiding the gaze of us both now, her body feeling tense next to mine now, making me wonder if the whole situation had made her feel uncomfortable. I had done my best to protect her from awkward questions…
“Yes, Alli, all handed out, along with the words to practice, again. Plus, we keep practicing in class.” She smiled tentatively. “If you don’t mind, I am going to go, I have somewhere I need to be.”
“Oh, of course dear, no problem.” Alli nodded at Bailey, as she dashed to the coat h**k where her bag was hanging, and she rushed from the classroom. I looked at her in confusion, as she appeared to escape from the classroom as fast as she could. We had agreed to walk back together and here she was in such a hurry to get away? I felt the eyes of Alli boring into me, but right now I didn’t care, I was worried for Bailey. “Just go, Asher.” Alli said quietly, allowing me to rush off after Bailey. Fear rushed through me as I could not help but wonder why she did not want to be near me…