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.”

responsible for me today and had arranged everything.

on going, but since their grandpa insisted, I had no choice but to accept.

him and Madeline as we

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

took my hand and reassured me, “Hayley, don’t worry about

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

faltered slightly, and her grip on my hand

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she chimed in cheerfully. “I spend

that sounds great.”

think about

strapless gown, a style more suited to an older woman, clearly

was clear–she was testing

it?” she asked.

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

her expectations,

“It looks wonderful.”

“Perfect, let’s head to the fitting

mentioned, “My skin’s been rather sensitive lately so

pleased at the thought of

the fitting room while Madeline looked radiant in a chic light blue gown that complimented

my outfit, raised his eyebrows subtly but remained silent.

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

greeting everyone warmly. Benjamin, being the

found myself isolated, wandering alone through the venue.

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

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

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

taking Hera’s hint. I slipped out through the banquet

by the pool in the backyard, contemplating the tedium of the banquet and wondering if I should shift into a wolf