Beauty and The Beta (Bailey) novel Chapter 215

Two very familiar faces. And at the sight of them my heart rate picked up. Morgan and Bailey West. Morgan looked beautiful as always. She had always taken care of her appearance and had done so since her teens. But Bailey… well… she looked different. Not her usual self. In truth, she was never ugly, but she never made the most of what she had. Yes, when she came back from university her image had changed a little, like she was trying too hard. Straightening her curls, her glasses gone, and experimenting with various fashion styles. But today, she looked stunning. Classy even. In a simple, form-fitting maroon dress with a scooped neck, with a hem line finishing just above her knees. Showing off her long legs. And she had heeled shoes and a bag in a matching color.

Her hair was in its natural curls, but not in the untamed way she had so often worn them in high school. This was tamed, and managed. Luscious locks of deep brown curls hanging down her back. And her make-up was smoky-eyed, with lipstick to match the tone of her dress. Her face lit up as she laughed at something her sister said, and she looked beautiful. Relaxed even.

I could barely take my eyes from her. As she walked through the group of pack members, occasionally smiling or chatting to others, she walked with an air of confidence she didn’t have before. This was not the same Bailey that had left my pack. The shy, timid, scared, unassuming girl. Now, this was a confident and self-assured, stunning young woman. I felt my mouth go dry.

I noticed them coming a little closer, waving in our direction, as I saw them approaching. Were they coming to see me?! My heart pounding harder at the thought, wondering what they would want with me. Were they going to confront me together now?!

But, they veered off slightly and Jordan wrapped Bailey in a hug. “Hey Bai!” he greeted her. “You scrub up quite well, don’t you. " He teased lightly.

Hell, that was an understatement. I quickly made my way over to them, desperate to be closer, get a better look at this transformation. Yet, not one person glanced in my direction. My anger was bubbling…

She chuckled. “Aww, thanks. I would say you don’t look too bad either, but I fear it would make you even more big-headed. Where is Gia?”

I heard Morgan giggle. “Who knows?” I watched her look up at the man by her side, who looked down at her with a look of affection. Yeah, good for her. Did she think I would care?

I allowed my eyes to fall back to Bailey, who was smiling warmly at her sister and her new mate. She was obviously very happy for them. But, then, she had always been too soft. A fucking romantic. Expecting true love to shine through. Well, I would have thought the mess that happened with us would have brought an end to that. Her big brown eyes momentarily met mine, and I smiled.

“Maybe we should go and find our seats?” she suddenly spoke, and I was shocked by the confidence in her tone. Yes, she looked uncomfortable near me, but she did not seem to fear me the same… but looking at her now, would I want her to?