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.”

for me today

keen on going, but since their grandpa insisted,

as we headed

was already seated on the sofa, waiting for us.

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

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

faltered slightly, and her grip on my hand

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long,” she chimed in cheerfully. “I spend a lot of time studying fashion. How

sounds great.”

think about

more suited to an older woman, clearly not fitting for someone my age.

clear–she was testing me.

it?” she

knowledge of such matters. Moreover, as

her expectations, I nodded.

“It looks wonderful.”

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

sensitive lately so I won’t be putting on

comment, likely pleased at the thought of me looking less than my best.

room while Madeline looked radiant in a chic

outfit, raised his eyebrows

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

busied herself greeting everyone warmly. Benjamin, being the Alpha heir, was equally engaged with the guests.

isolated, wandering alone through

surprise and disdain at my presence, an Omega‘ among them, showing

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

hate how she smells.” My wolf Hera’s acute sensitivity to

unwind,” I decided, taking Hera’s hint. I slipped out through the banquet hall’s back door

contemplating the tedium of the banquet and wondering