Love consumed her in flames but she emerged untouched
Beauty 110

Beauty 110

Chapter 110- Bailey

The weather had been glorious today, meaning I had enjoyed my early morning training sessionoutside rather than at the gym, and if the sunshine continued, I would be going for a run after work,allowing Akira to have the run she craved. The sunshine had put everybody in a cheerful mood, andthe children, like so many of us, were desperate to spend their time in the sunshine, so I taught myclass in our outdoor area of the classroom toward the end of the day. The children all happily tookpart in the activities I had provided for them, while they sang the songs we had been practicing fortheir upcoming concert for their parents. A movement caught my eyes as I glanced up, only to catchsight of Asher. I had not been expecting him here today, but I was sure he was watching me…

Akira chuckled. ‘Aww. I think he has it bad.‘

‘Don’t even go there.‘ I wanred her. I knew she was only teasing me, but I was not willing to sit andanalyze everything. This would not happen. We had seen each other on and off over the last week.Sitting in the lounge of an evening enjoying one another’s company, watching films, having ourdinner together in there too. Yes, there had been plenty of moments where kissing had happened,but we never took things any further. That isn’t to say I didn’t want to. Hell, I was literally desperatefor him at some moments, but I didn’t want to rush him. I knew he found this adjustment difficult withthe loss of his mate, and I know he thought he shouldn’t rush me…

So, we enjoyed one another’s company. And, I have to say, I did enjoy my time with him. Heseemed so much more light–hearted

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and, I dare to say, happier. Maybe it is me being big–headed to suggest I could make him happier,but he seems different in himself…

Right now he was leaning against the wall outside of the school grounds, but in such a position hecould see my area of the outdoor classroom. “Oh look kids, there is Beta Asher, shall we give him awave.” I said to my class with a grin, knowing he would hate me for it, as I pointed in his direction.All the children from my class waved eagerly at their pack Beta, who shook his head slightly beforewaving back.

“Miss Bailey, me not think he likes that.” Danny said from the spot he was kneeling. “He looksmighty grumpy. Like my Daddy does when he wakes up.”

I had to smile at his words. Yeah, he did look mighty grumpy, but to be fair, I think he often did…you’d think these kids would be used to that by now. “Ah well, a little bit of sunshine can

brighten somebody’s day, right?” grinned at the little boy, and he nodded me.

“Sunshine is better than rain and clouds.” He adds. “I think Beta is rain and clouds. He needs somesunshine. Then you get rainbow too.” The young boy sounded so enthusiastic in his explanation, Ihad to smile, nodding at him, showing him I totally agreed. Before leading my class back inside togather their things together before their parents arrived to collect them. Soon, all the children weregone, and Asher was striding into my classroom.

“Good afternoon Miss Bailey.” He winked, wrapping his arms around me, pushing me up against thewall next to my classroom door. His lips instantly found mine, with an urgency

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like he had not seen me for days..

“Asher, what if one of the other teachers comes in?” I urged, pushing him away.

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He lets me go, with a deep sigh, nodding. “Sorry.” He shrugged. “I missed you.”

“Oh, was that why you came to spy on me?” I teased, though secretly, I was shocked at him foradmitting he had missed me. We had not said we were together. Not properly. He had seen me lastnight… was it normal for him to be missing me?!

“Hmm.” He smirked. “Talking of that, getting your whole class to wave at me?”

I laughed. “What can I say? A little sunshine brightens someone‘ s day.”

“You surely brighten my day.” He says softly, offering me his hand, and I took it as he ran his fingersover my palm. “Can I walk you home, beautiful?” he asked, and again I felt myself softening, as itappeared he had basically come to walk me home.

‘Well, isn’t that just the sweetest dang thing?‘ Akira teased.

Ignoring my wolf and her gentle teasing, I answered Asher with a smile. “I think that would be good.”I looked up at him, and could see a tenderness in his big green eyes that melted my heart.

“Oh, and Zion wonders if Akira fancies a run again later?” he suggested, and I couldn’t help butlaugh. We had gone for a walk together a few nights previous, and Asher’s wolf had been

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so desperate to go for a run with Akira that Asher was struggling to hold him back. Though in truth,Akira was just as excited about the prospect. They loved their time together. The two of them trulyseemed to replace some comfort in one another. A comfort or a friendship… I wasn’t sure what thecorrect term would be, but they seemed to crave one another’s company more and more of late…

It wasn’t like I didn’t plan to go for a run. I generally found time each afternoon or evening to run, toallow Akira time to shift if I could… so, some company would definitely be nice…

“Oh, does he now?” I teased. “And does he plan to behave?”

“That I can’t promise, but he will try.” He chuckled, just as the door opened and Alli walked in, hereyebrows almost disappearing into her hairline as she saw Asher sitting so close to me. He instantlydropped my hand. It was things like that which made me think he wasn’t ready for anything morethan friendship…

“Well, hello, Beta Asher. I didn’t realize you were coming today. Is everything okay?” she asked, hereyes narrowed slightly as she watched Asher almost suspiciously.

“Hmm.” Asher nodded, avoiding the intense gaze of his former mother–in–law, “All good Alli. Justcame by to see if Miss West was free to come and discuss some things with Luna Eden.”

I felt my body tense at his words. Miss West? Am I now Miss West again?! And in the conversationwe had just had there had been no mention of the Luna… Had he just lied to cover up the fact hehad come to see me? Ashamed of the fact he had wanted to see me? Pain and hurt wrackedthrough me. I had allowed him to get close to me, yet it seemed I was nothing

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more than a cheap and dirty sec

I knew I was never good enough considered this, I could not help wondered if I was truly good encnow, his actions definitely did ne

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more than a cheap and dirty secret…

I knew I was never good enough for Miles, but when I considered this, I could not help butcontemplate if Asher wondered if I was truly good enough for him… because right now, his actionsdefinitely did not seem to indicate that…