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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

Madeline as we headed to the dress shop.

seated on the sofa, waiting for us.

me, “Hayley, don’t worry about the banquet later. If

a polite smile, “That’s reassuring to hear. I’m sure

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

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don’t keep Ben waiting too long,” she chimed in cheerfully. “I spend a lot of time studying fashion. How about

sounds great.”

you think

strapless gown, a style more suited to an older

was clear–she

it?” she asked.

knowledge of such matters. Moreover, as an “Omega‘

her expectations, I nodded.

“It looks wonderful.”

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

so I

no comment, likely pleased at the thought of

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

noticing my outfit, raised his

the Kilmers‘ lavish villa, attended by Madeline’s

warmly. Benjamin, being the Alpha heir, was equally engaged with the

wandering alone

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

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

how she smells.” My wolf Hera’s acute sensitivity to odors often left me agitated around certain people.

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

the backyard, contemplating the tedium of the banquet and

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