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

was not keen on going, but since their

him and Madeline as

was already seated

reassured me, “Hayley, don’t worry about

suppress my irritation at Madeline’s transparent attempt to undermine me and responded with a polite smile, “That’s reassuring to hear. I’m

smile faltered slightly, and her grip on my hand tightened momentarily before she regained

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

that sounds

do you think about this?”

strapless gown, a style more suited to an older woman, clearly not fitting

clear–she

it?” she asked.

lacked knowledge of such matters. Moreover, as an “Omega‘ beneath her in status, I would

expectations, I nodded.

“It looks wonderful.”

widened as she said, “Perfect, let’s head to the fitting room.”

“My skin’s been rather sensitive lately so I won’t be

likely pleased at the thought of me looking less than

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

outfit, raised his eyebrows subtly but

was hosted at the Kilmers‘ lavish villa, attended by Madeline’s circle of friends and

Benjamin, being the Alpha heir, was equally engaged

myself isolated, wandering alone through

looked on with surprise and disdain at my presence, an Omega‘ among them, showing no desire

meander around with my cocktail. Spotting Madeline conversing with her cousin

My wolf Hera’s acute sensitivity to odors often left me

Hera’s hint. I slipped out through

contemplating the tedium of the banquet and wondering if I should shift into a wolf and run freely to