Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

Chapter 0216

After what felt like an eternity of chatting to people I didn't want to speak to, and plastering a fake smile upon my face, the wedding was close to starting, everyone was in their seats, and myself and Jordan stood at the front of the seats, next to the Gazebo, now waiting for the arrival of my soon-to-be wife. I could not help but fear she may have changed her mind... I had heard nothing from her since yesterday before she left for her night out with her friends... surely she would not do that to me? Humiliate me so greatly? Not in front of all these people?

"You could try looking happy?" Jordan suggested from beside me with a grin.

I rolled my eyes at him. "Just a lot of attention and fuss, everyone is looking at us." I muttered under my breath.

Jordan laughed. "Oh please, you normally love all the attention being on you. And you definitely love it when everyone is looking at you. Is it because you are scared they are looking at you, and she might not turn up?" he teased, earning him a dark scowl from me. He evidently thought he was funny, but today I was definitely not in the mood for his attempts at humor. Nor did he need to know I was fucking terrified right now that Kaia had seen sense, and realized she could likely do so much better than me, and she had run for the hills... In truth, I don't even think I would blame her if she had. I knew she deserved more than me...

So, instead of giving my friend an answer, I chose to ignore him, allowing my dark scowl to do the talking, while letting my eyes slowly drift across the crowds of people that were here to watch me wed my new mate. And instantly I found myself looking at Bailey. It was like my eyes were drawn to her, and once on her, they did not want to leave her... it was hard to explain... I still could not get over how different she looked. How a little bit of a makeover and a little self-confidence could change somebody's appearance so much! She was like a whole different person! Had I been hasty in dismissing my fated mate? I couldn't help but ponder, especially as the fear of my bride-to-be not turning up...

'You didn't think it would be nice to say hey?' I mindlinked Bailey, unable to help myself, curious what her reaction would be.

Her eyes suddenly met mine, and I was surprised to see some fire and attitude within them. Yes, it seemed the girl had changed in the short time she had been away. 'Why would I say hey, we do not get along, Miles.' She stated coldly.

I raised my brows at her response. Wow. The girl is going for the jugular today... 'Come on Bai' I used the nickname I don't think I have used much since we were kids. 'I am getting married today, can we not let things go now?' I suggested.

'Oh, so suddenly you expect me to forget everything you did to me? And put me through? All because you are getting married?' she snapped harshly through the link. 'Go to hell, Miles.'

'Hey, come on, I feel bad for all that now.' I told her, despite most of it being a lie. It had been fun. 'I have had treatment, and I have changed. Can we not move on?' Again, all lies, but she did not need to know that. I was intrigued by this new Bailey, and wanted to see what she was like.

I could see from where I was

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standing she was doing well to maintain a calm expression, likely not wanting to draw attention to the fact she was holding a conversation with me through the mindlink. But, I knew Bailey, I knew I was getting under her skin, so I intentionally added a little more to rile her up even further. 'Especially when you are likely to be moving back here soon enough.' I added with a small smile in her direction, knowing that returning here was the last thing she wanted. But, as my father had promised, I had allowed her go to this other pack to work until a vacancy here was available. And now a vacancy was becoming available. So, she would return home, as expected, and agreed. I would get her home, and the

strength she would bring me... the

way it was meant to be.

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I saw her face turn into a pained grimace. 'Fuck off, Miles.' She snapped, before the blocks were put up, meaning I was unable to mindlink her again. But I had gained the reaction I had been hoping for, and I doubted it would be the last time I saw her while she was visiting, and soon enough she would be home for good.

The music began to play, quickly

snapping me out of my thoughts of Bailey, making me take my gaze to the end of the aisle that had been created by the rows of seats, to see Kaia standing with her father, and l

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instantly felt like my breath had been taken away from me... a sense of relief hit me, as I took in the sight of my bride, she looked stunning. Like a

vision in white lace and satin. I felt my face break into a smile as her gaze met mine, and she smiled back.

I could not tear my eyes away from her as she walked arm in arm with her Dad down the aisle to meet me... I couldn't quite believe she was here! She hadn't changed her mind... she wanted to marry me... I watched as her eyes darted across the crowds of people here to witness our wedding, wondering why her focus was not solely on me, like mine was upon her, but soon enough she was in front of me, and her Dad passed me her hand.

"Hey." She whispered to me quietly as we moved a little closer to the wedding officiant who had been arranged to conduct our ceremony, who was standing inside the decorated gazebo.

"Hey to you too. New dress?" I joked, and she grinned.

"This old thing?" she shrugged.

I felt a warmth running through me, this already felt so good. So right, and I looked forward to what the rest of the day may hold. "You look beautiful.” I added, as I squeezed her hand. Her eyes met mine, and I could swear there was a tear or two forming. Was she emotional about becoming my wife? My heart raced at the thought.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today for the wedding of Miles and Kaia..." the wedding officiant said formally, and there was a loud cheer from the crowd while Kaia and I both smiled at one another. I couldn't wait for what was to come, especially later when we would finally be alone...