SWNOVELS Chapter 47
Chapter 47 Bailey
Oh goddess, the happy one’s face at the things his Uncle and former Alpha had suggested looked like he had suggested be allowed me to go and s**t on his bed or something. Beta Asher was not exactly doing much to hide his displeasure at the suggestion. Though Lam quickly learning this man does not have many friendly facial expressions anyway, but the one currently upon his face looked like he wanted to go and attack his Uncle. Who, incidentally, had wandered out of the room happily humming to himself like he was extremely pleased with himself. Something told me he enjoyed irritating the
Beta
Not that it did me any favors, as it now left me alone with the big bundle of happiness, unsure what to do or what to say, and now the room was in a very awkward silence. In all honesty, I didn’t particularly want to be spending that much time with the Beta, so the things the former Alpha had suggested sounded h**nd**s, but I remained with a neutral expression upon my face to be polite. Evidently not a skill Mr Cheerful here had discovered.
“Erm…” Beta Asher began, avoiding my gaze, looking anywhere he could within the room other than at me. How was this a fully grown man? He had no people skills…..
“It is fine.” I said sharply, instantly irritated by his actions. “I do not expect any of that.” I told him. knowing the thought evidently disgusted him. And, as I said, it didn’t particularly fill me with pleasure
either….
I heard a big sigh of relief from the Beta while Akira was chuckling in my mind. Did he think we would want to spend time with him?’ she says. “I don’t think my brain could take it. Imagine all the happiness!” she adds sarcastically. And she sure has a point. Once I have my induction, I think he will be one I avoid within the pack.
“Erm…” Beta Asher began again, sounding both uncomfortable and awkward, but he seemed determined to explain himself. “Erm, it is just that I have work to do as well as this induction.” He says with what I could only describe as an uncomfortable expression upon his face.
“Is he constipated or is he trying to smile? Akira asked, and I had to bite my lip to stop myself smiling at her words. “Either way, I don’t believe a word of it
He is the Beta, so he probably does have work to do. I told her.
“If he is as good as he so clearly believes he is, and acts like he is, then a break to give you your induction wouldn’t affect his work. Akira says with a chuckle. She seemed to find the behavior of this new Beta quite amusing, to say the least. I, however, find him quite irritating.
“I can wait for the induction until Luna Eden is better if that would be easier for you? Less of an inconvenience to you.” I told him, standing awkwardly by the door.
He stood up quickly from his desk, making me step back a little. “Did I say this was an inconvenience?” he snapped. Okay, I seemed to have angered the beast.
Akira growled within my mind his temper. She wasn’t finding him quite so amusing now. My heart was pounding, and I felt a little intimidated by this grumpy f**r in front of me. I took a deep breath. “It isn’t always what you say, Beta Asher, sometimes actions speak louder than words.” I told him, my voice a little wobbly. And his actions since I had arrived had more than told me he would rather not be
I saw him taking me in as I stood anxiously by the door, and I am certain I saw his face drop at my words “Well, if that is the case, I apologize. Shall we go and begin this induction, Miss West? Because I wasn’t actually lying when I said I had work to do after this. I have an increased workload while Luna Eden is unwell.
I felt bad now, he seemed genuinely sorry, and I obviously did not know he was taking on additional work so his friend and the pack Alpha could be there for his pregnant mate. Don’t feel sorry for him. He will make you feel guilty, then be an a** again. Either that or he’ll just eat you because you got on his nerves or looked at him the wrong way! Akira says with a weird little chuckle, like she found herself funny. Well she would have to find herself funny, because right now I wasn’t.
“You can call me Bailey, you know?” I told him. having wondered why he kept calling me Miss West ever since my arrival. It was beginning to drive me crazy. It sounded far too formal, and I would rather make the situation feel less formal and more friendly.
“I will try to remember. He says curtly. I don’t think this guy knows how to do friendly. “Did Eden, sorry. Luna Eden show you the school when you came for your interview?” he asked, like he was trying to change the subject quickly.
“Briefly.” I answered.
-We could go and look at the school properly if you wish. I imagine you would like to see where you will be working. I know I would. It is a lovely little school for the younger children.” Beta Asher explained, and I am actually surprised he had thought of it in that way, but I had been desperate to get to the school and have a proper look around, see where my new workplace would be, so he had definitely not been wrong in his words.
I smiled and nodded in response. “Is Luna Eden okay, do you know?” I asked.
“Just the baby causing issues, she struggles in the later stages. She did with their first too, though not quite this much. The doctor said perhaps because of her smaller build. It will all be worth it when their little one is here. But. I don’t think that helps her when she is finding the pregnancy difficult and suffering. She says she won’t have anymore, but she said that after Matty, so I do not bank on that.” he says as we walk through the packhouse, his voice is quite calming when you listen to him talking. Animated and interesting, but when I find myself glancing across at him. there looks to be little or no emotion upon his face nor within his eyes. Like he is dead inside.