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.