Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 1 Choosing A Mate

Hayley’s POV

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As the first female Alpha of the Shadow Pack, I knew my marriage path would not follow the typical romantic tale. No waiting Moon Goddess signs at eighteen for me.

The moment I took on the Alpha mantle, my priorities shifted toward preserving the pack’s legacy, even if it meant sacrificing personal happiness for strategic alliances.

Yet, I refused to simply acquiesce as my parents had, sacrificing their happiness for duty with little to show for it.

Instead, one restless evening, I shifted into my wolf form and dashed through the forest, seeking solace in its familiar embrace.

Caught during my restless run, my assistant approached. “Alpha, your grandfather wishes to discuss an urgent matter.”

Acknowledging with a swift nod, I phased back to human form and sped across the plains, returning to our grand estate in a blink.

Upon entering his study, Grandpa laid out his plans. “To strengthen our bond with the Midnight Pack, you are to consider marrying one of the Southwells, who lead them.”

He then insisted on a prompt engagement.

Leaning back, I mulled over his words. After that, I met his gaze with a defiant smirk. “Fine, but on my terms.

Pack mustn’t learn of my Alpha status.

walk away. I’ll handle my future engagements on my terms, possibly with the Moon. Goddess’s guidance as any

I’ll negotiate alternate terms for

pondered deeply but eventually nodded in agreement. Since losing my paren has always shown me great

mate’s recognition, I masked

a nondescript Omega, I forsook luxury travel for a budget flight to the Midnight

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a range of personas. They captured the attention of everyone around. If not for

girl. Does he think we have nothing better to do?” I overheard the rebellious–looking one among them. complaining. I later learned he was

direct descendant of the Phantom Pack ruling family. I heard she’s just an Omega,” added another, who wore

choose one of us as a fiancé?

Ben for being the first Alpha heir. He doesn’t have to

beside Tanner had to be Irving Southwell, the

my deliberately shabby outfit and rough makeup,

Southwell brothers? I’m Hayley

who incredulously asked, “You’re Hayley

Carson?”

up my admiration. “Grandpa wasn’t lying, you guys are

at me, unimpressed, “Even if you’re an Omega with no taste, you shouldn’t

so crass.”