Page 148 of Bonding with the Beta

Before I can register what’s happening next, she moves closer and wraps her arms around me, drawing me into a hug. My wolf cries out at the sensation, and I can’t quite voice what’s happening.

Because you know exactly who she is to you.

“I can’t believe this,” she murmurs into my shoulder.

A warmth spreads through my body and wraps around my head, convincing me to take a breath and relax.

She’s my?—

She’s—

Fuck.

I gulp back the lump in my throat and return the hug.

After a moment, she pulls back and stares up at me. “Are you okay?”

No. Yes. I don’t know.

My wolf wants me to wrap her up in my arms again, but my heart is telling me something completely different.

Kayleigh.MyKayleigh, who is no less than thirty feet away inside.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

“Sorry.” I pull away, suddenly realising we have an audience of my pack members. “I’m just in shock.”

I never thought this would happen.

I thought hearing Kayleigh’s thoughts meant something.

Yet, here is my…mate, standing directly in front of me.

“What’s your name?” she asks.

“Kayden,” I make out slowly.

Her entire face brightens. “I’m Harley.”

Goddess, why now?

I can’t take my eyes off her.

I can’t feel my legs.

I can’t think.

“I can’t believe I met you here,” she gushes.

“A-are you a part of Cole’s pack?”

She nods with a blinding smile. “Yes. You’re the Beta of Jaxon’s. Right?”

“Right,” I say and lick my drying lips.

My wolf howls when she stares back at me with those big green eyes full of hope and happiness. I gulp, my hands trembling by my sides. My stomach churns when she walks towards me and places a delicate hand on my arm.

It feels good. Fuck. My arm tingles. But she isn’t Kayleigh.

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