Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 41 Try to Avoid Him

Hayley’s POV

#Finished

“Get lost!” A deep, authoritative voice thundered through the room. The men scrambled off the floor, tripping over themselves as they rushed out.

“You two okay?” The voice was low and magnetic. I snapped back to my senses and found myself staring at an unfamiliar man, another Alpha like me. I shook my head instinctively. “Thanks.”

The man smirked. “No problem. Is she alright?”

I paused, glancing at Ivana in my arms. Wait–did this guy know her? No, that look in his eyes was something else

Clearing my throat, I asked, “Uh… who are you?”

The man didn’t answer. Instead, he slipped Ivana out of my arms, scooping her up effortlessly. I wanted to stop him, but Ivana, even in her drunken state, gave me a knowing wink. I got the message–she was fine with going with him.

Take good care of Aunt Ivana,” I said, still a bit unsure.

The man glanced back at me with a confident smirk. “I know, little niece.”

The way he casually threw out “little niece” made it crystal clear–he was staking his claim, declaring his connection. As I watched them leave, I couldn’t help but wonder–was this my future uncle?

was getting late, and I needed to head home. But just as I reached the door, a familiar

was he doing here? Hera, my wolf, stirred excitedly inside me, urging me

top

ger

for a second,

my voice calm. Benjamin nodded. “Yeah.

“Hey! Why are

something was off about Benjamin tonight. He seemed dangerous, and it was probably best to

home,” Benjamin

necessary- I started, but Benjamin cut me off. “Grandpa said it’s our duty as brothers to look after you. You wouldn’t want me to disappoint him, would you?”

me with no room to

the window to let the cold air wake me up. It helped clear my head quite a

bit.

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over at me every now and then a thoughtful

Funched

it would be for him to figure out my secrets.

was unhappy about it. I made up my mind–I needed to avoid him as much as possible

now on.