“I will go and deal with that.” I told Caleb and Eden, knowing they too would have heard the security alert. An opportunity to deal with rogues is always a welcome prospect. Rogues are who took my mate. Snatched the life from her beautiful body. So now I take great pleasure in watching the life being snatched from them. Seeing the life drain from their eyes. The fear and anxiety as they realize their mistake in coming onto our territory…
“Ash, we have the meeting set up any minute.” Caleb chooses to inform me.
I looked at him, a look of displeasure on my face. “Yeah, and it does not take three of us to interview for a teacher. Whereas when a rogue or multiple rogues infiltrate our borders, you, I or both have always gone to help deal with it. That should not change just because some random she-wolf is here to visit. She is not of that much importance.”
I turned away and walked toward the door. Not willing to stand around and debate this any further. I needed to get outside to the border. Help the warriors that would already be on their way. I would not have rogues putting our pack in danger again…
“Keep me updated.” Caleb says with a sigh, knowing that it is not worth arguing with me.
“Will do. And make sure this she-wolf is capable of doing the role we need. And is not going to be a risk to the pack.” I said, knowing I am telling Caleb things he already knows, but he has been irritating me this morning, so I shall irritate him too. I give him a dark glance, before opening the door, nearly walking into the pretty young she-wolf standing outside the office door, alongside one of our pack omegas who I assume has escorted her here.
Her eyes went wide as I almost walked into her, and likely because she heard half the things I had just said. Oh well, I am sure she would get over it. Not like she would see much of me even if she did join the pack to become a teacher here. And, besides, she needs to learn if she is part of our pack she needs to follow the rules and not put us at risk in anyway.
“Sorry Beta.” The young omega by her side acknowledged me, obviously reading the expression upon my face as being far from impressed.
I simply nod, not in the mood for pleasantries now. My mind was already focusing on the rogues that had crossed onto our lands. The rogues that need to be handed their punishment. I did not need to be wasting my time with some frail little she-wolf here for an interview. I had some rogues to destroy. I moved away as fast as I could, my eyes focused upon the corridor ahead of me. My wolf, Zion, rippling beneath my skin, desperate to be let out. He, too, enjoyed bringing these rogues to their retribution. And that beat chatting with some random she-wolf any day of the week…
Well, the interview went well, despite the awkward start of nearly being plowed over by the Beta escaping the room like he had a rocket up his ass. I could see his friendly demeanor had improved massively since the party. He was clearly a joy to work with. Radiating sunshine that one.
However, Alpha Caleb and Luna Eden, who had done the interview, both seemed lovely, and Luna Eden, bless her, looked ready to pop in the latter stages of pregnancy. Though she did seem to be glowing with it too. I never understood how that worked when I had heard people describe pregnant women in that way, but to see Luna Eden she generally looked to be shimmering with happiness and health. The affectionate smiles down to her swollen belly as she stroked it told me she likely already adored the little one growing there.
I was proud considering this was my first official interview. We had practiced ones many times during our studies, but they were not the same as the tutors always guided us. This had been nerve-wracking, but the Alpha and Luna were so calming and friendly. Both so enthusiastic about their pack, and the young children within their school. I could see that the future of the pups meant a lot to them, as it should, and that hit even harder that I would not be able to work for them. But, I was happy to be able to say that I had been able to answer all of their questions in what I felt was a professional way. And they both seemed happy with all my answers too.
It was a shame really that it was all going to go to waste. “Would you like to stay for a coffee and some cake in the gardens with me?” Luna Eden offered, with a friendly smile as she led me from the office. “An excuse for cake is always good.” She told me with a wink, and I couldn’t help but laugh. How could I refuse that offer?
“I guess I could do that. And, to be fair, I have likely lost my Dad for a while anyway, he came with me to see Alpha Isaak.” I told her, with a small shrug.
“Oh, I will set you up a bed, because once he starts talking you could be here forever!” she grins, and again I find myself smiling at her friendly disposition.
“I am not going to complain about coffee, I love coffee.” I tell her and she nods. “And like you said, an excuse for cake is always good.”
“See, you are perfect! Agreeing that coffee and cake are needed instead of telling me I don’t really need them. Though I am not supposed to have as much now. Coffee I mean.” She tells me, stroking her belly as we walk along the packhouse corridor. “Apparently not good for the little one. I followed all the guidelines with my first, and he still came out as daft as a brush. So, I do wonder if it truly makes a difference.”
I smile. Obviously, I have never had children, and now my fated mate has rejected me, it is highly likely I never will. But, having trained to work with children, I do know that no matter how you try, they were all characters in their own rights, and I thought it was truly wonderful. They had the ability to brighten your day with the simplest of words. “I imagine he is adorable.” I said to her as we entered the kitchen.
“Well, if you will accept the role of teacher in our pack, you would have the pleasure of teaching him in a couple of years. I bet you will soon change your mind!” Luna Eden says with a chuckle, as she walked to the coffee machine.
I held back the frown that was threatening upon my face. I would love to take the role here, I truly would. The pack is beautiful. And the way they described the school and the teaching role sounded so lovely, it would have been ideal for me. But, I know I need to seriously consider the things that Miles has said to me. I don’t know the things he may do. He has threatened the removal of my degree before. I am not entirely sure how he could go about it, but if anyone could do it, it would be an Alpha. And without that, all my hard work would be gone. Everything I had dreamed of, snatched away. Years of hard work and dedication, taken from me. All because Miles is holding a grudge over a decision fate appeared to have made. Did he think it was a choice I was happy about either?
“Are you okay Bailey? You look awfully deep in thought there.” Luna Eden’s voice interrupted my thoughts, her beautiful blue eyes focused on me with a look of concern. “I am only joking, Matty isn’t that bad, please don’t let what I said about him put you off the role of teacher here.”
I don’t want her thinking badly of me, so I just smiled. “Oh, not at all. Sorry, just me, daydreaming.”
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