Chapter 118 - Breaking The Mask

Channing closed his eyes to smile and when he opened his eyes back he said, "There is no need for time, I had already found the perfect Beta during the Stage one itself." My eyes turned to meet his eyes, but he was addressing the members as he continued, "I have seen her since the beginning and maybe it was even before this competition began that I had chosen her to be worthy and be by my side and help our village and this pack be a better place. Help me be a better Alpha. Make this a beautiful journey that leads to a better future."

Channing's eyes softened as the words flowed unconsciously through his lips. It felt less like a description to a Beta and more like the language of his mind. My refusal disheartened him, but the way he spoke, I could tell who it was for, what those feelings were.

Channing turned to me and extended his hand ahead, palm up and open, for me to take. "Will you go on this journey with me, Selene?" There was sadness in his eyes when I placed my hand in his. He knew I only extended ahead my hand for this position of Beta and the journey that was only a short-lasting bliss to him, but he was wistfully accepting of it. He pulled me ahead beside him and we shared a look before his eyes went back to the members and he raised my hand up to announce, "Welcome, our new Beta of the Winterwells, Selene!"

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