Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 27 Wager

Hayley

Henry had pulled this stunt before–his display of ferocity was just for show, meant to he wouldn’t actually harm me.

Even if I were merely an Omega, I wouldn’t flinch.

When he charged at me, I stood my ground.

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unsettle me. I knew

As expected, he stopped just a hair’s breadth from me and shifted back to his human form.

“This is merely a warning. Push me again, and I won’t be so accommodating,” he warned, his voice edged with menace,

“And as for your grand plans to compete in an international tennis tournament, you’ll only bring shame upon yourself!”

His words struck me as juvenile and amusing. Whether I competed or not had nothing to do with him.

It was as if he saw my performance as a reflection of him.

Before I could retort, he grabbed my tennis racket

“Give that back!” I said, my frustration growing.

was a mask of mischievous defiance. “I won’t! Not a chance!”

couldn’t help but laugh,

to play game,

than willing to oblige.

if I actually win the championship?” I challenged.

professionals from around the globe. How

state championship by chance. You’re

at me with open disdain.

you will earn

confidence and scorn piqued my interest. “Alright then, let’s make

frowned, contemplating for a moment before he

to reach the semifinals for me to recognise your skill,” he

sensing

a wager? Or are

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Chapter 27 Wager

“Fine, let’s have a bet. What’s the term?”

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if I win the championship, you’ll have to tre me

see me.”

his superior when I was an apparent Omega. That was against the rank of

without a second thought. “Deal. But if you lose, you must leave the Southwells and return to your Shadow Pack.”

smile. This was exactly what I wanted.

firm handshake. Henry was so sure I wouldn’t reach

back my tennis racket with a casual flick of his wrist and then, after