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.

learn of my Alpha status.

show no interest in me, I walk away. I’ll handle my future engagements on my terms,

alternate terms for

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

being prematurely bound by any potential mate’s recognition, I

nondescript Omega, I forsook luxury travel for a

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striking men waiting for me at the terminal.

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the attention of everyone around. If not

think we have nothing better to do?” I overheard the rebellious–looking one among them. complaining. I later learned he was Henry Southwell, the youngest of the five

a direct descendant of the Phantom Pack ruling family. I heard she’s just an Omega,” added another, who wore a mask and hat. I soon recognized him as Christopher Southwell, the fourth brother and star of a popular

us as a fiancé? I thought Grandpa was joking when he mentioned this yesterday!” said Tanner Southwell, the third brother, whose face I recognized instantly as I approached

Alpha heir. He doesn’t have to attend these sorts of meetings.”

quiet one beside Tanner had to be Irving

checked my deliberately shabby outfit and rough makeup, grinning as

Southwell brothers? I’m Hayley

who

Carson?”

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

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

so crass.”