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.”

me today and

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

sighed and joined him and Madeline as we headed

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

a caring older sister, Madeline took my hand and reassured me, “Hayley, don’t worry about the banquet later. If you need anything, just let

to undermine me and responded with a polite smile, “That’s reassuring to hear. I’m sure I’ll be in good hands

and her grip on my hand tightened

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

sounds

think about this?”

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

intention was clear–she was testing

it?” she

coming from the countryside, lacked knowledge of such matters. Moreover, as an “Omega‘ beneath

expectations, I nodded.

“It looks wonderful.”

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

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

comment, likely pleased at the thought

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

my outfit, raised his

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

everyone warmly. Benjamin, being the

isolated, wandering

werewolves, looked on with surprise and disdain at my presence, an Omega‘

to meander around with my cocktail. Spotting Madeline conversing with her cousin Janae Kostner, I immediately lost any inclination

acute sensitivity to odors often left me agitated

quieter to unwind,” I decided, taking Hera’s hint. I slipped out through

backyard, contemplating the tedium of the banquet and wondering