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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

since their grandpa insisted, I had no choice

as we

already seated

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

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

slightly, and her grip on my hand tightened momentarily before

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Hostility Toward Me

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Ben waiting too long,” she chimed in cheerfully. “I spend a lot of time studying fashion. How about I pick

sounds

do you think

gown, a style more suited to an older woman, clearly not fitting for someone my

clear–she was

it?” she asked.

such matters. Moreover, as an “Omega‘ beneath her in

her expectations, I

“It looks wonderful.”

she said, “Perfect, let’s head to the

so I

pleased at the thought of me looking

fitting room while Madeline looked radiant in a chic light blue

noticing my outfit, raised his eyebrows subtly but remained silent.

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

everyone warmly. Benjamin, being

wandering alone through

surprise and disdain at my presence, an Omega‘

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

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

taking Hera’s hint. I slipped out through the banquet hall’s back door and into the garden.

the banquet and wondering if I should shift into a wolf and run freely to unwind.

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