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

on going, but since their grandpa insisted, I

him and Madeline as we

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

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

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

on my hand tightened momentarily

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

that sounds

you think about this?”

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

clear–she was testing

it?”

that I, coming from the countryside, lacked knowledge of such matters. Moreover, as an “Omega‘ beneath her in status, I would not

expectations,

“It looks wonderful.”

said, “Perfect, let’s head to the

been rather sensitive lately so I won’t be putting

made no comment, likely pleased at the thought of me looking less than

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

outfit, raised his eyebrows

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

Benjamin, being

found myself isolated, wandering alone through

my presence, an Omega‘ among them, showing no desire to interact with

with my cocktail. Spotting Madeline conversing with her cousin Janae Kostner, I

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

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

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