Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

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Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 8 Hostility Toward Me

Hayley’s POV

I could sense the coldness in her eyes directed at me.

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Before arriving at the Midnight Pack, I had already learned about her feelings for Benjamin and how her parents had groomed her to be the future Luna of the Midnight Pack.

She never anticipated that someone like me, an Omega from another pack, would show up and possibly threaten her position with Benjamin.

She must hate me.

As we approached the Southwells‘ Residence and reached the villa, all the Southwell brothers were

present,

They warmly welcomed Madeline back, having not seen her for a long time, and she handed out the gifts. she had brought from abroad.

When it came to me, she hesitated slightly. “I’m sorry: Hayley. I didn’t know you would be staying at the Southwells‘ when I returned, so I didn’t bring anything for you.”

Her demeanor seemed disingenuous to me, masking her dislike with politeness.

Before I could respond, Henry chimed in, “Maddie, you don’t know her well anyway, so no need to apologize.”

He unwrapped his gift and it was a new limited edition game console. “Wow, Maddie! You’re too generous!”

Observing their close interactions, I felt like an outsider and decided to retreat to my room.

Shortly after, there was a knock at my door. I opened it to find Benjamin standing there.

“The Kilmers are hosting a welcome back banquet for Madeline tonight. Grandpa wants you to come along.”

was responsible for me today and had arranged everything.

was not keen on going, but since their grandpa insisted, I had no choice but to accept.

joined him and Madeline as we

arrival, Benjamin was already seated on the sofa, waiting for us.

older sister, Madeline took my hand and reassured me, “Hayley, don’t worry about the banquet later. If you

suppress my irritation at Madeline’s transparent attempt to undermine me and responded with a polite smile, “That’s reassuring to hear. I’m sure I’ll be in good hands with Benjamin tonight.”

smile faltered slightly, and her grip on my hand

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our dresses quickly so we don’t keep Ben waiting too long,” she chimed in cheerfully. “I spend a

that sounds great.”

do you think about this?”

me with a dark green strapless gown, a style more suited to an older woman,

was clear–she was testing me.

like it?” she asked.

of such matters. Moreover, as an “Omega‘ beneath her in status, I would not likely

expectations, I nodded.

“It looks wonderful.”

smile widened as she said, “Perfect, let’s head to

rather sensitive lately so I won’t be

thought of me looking less than my

ill–suited gown, I stepped out of the fitting room while Madeline looked radiant in a

my outfit, raised his

hosted at the Kilmers‘ lavish villa, attended by Madeline’s

Benjamin, being the Alpha heir, was

myself isolated, wandering alone through the venue.

primarily high–ranking werewolves, looked on with surprise and disdain at my presence, an Omega‘ among them, showing no desire to interact

off my irritation and continued to meander around with my cocktail. Spotting Madeline conversing with her cousin Janae Kostner,

sensitivity to odors often left me

I slipped out through the banquet hall’s

contemplating the tedium of the banquet and wondering if