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?

to head home. But just

Hera, my wolf, stirred excitedly inside me, urging me

top

ger

and for a second, I wondered–had he figured something out?

voice calm. Benjamin nodded. “Yeah.

wasn’t happy and began arguing with me, “Hey! Why

something was off about Benjamin

you home,” Benjamin

cut me off. “Grandpa said it’s our duty as brothers to look after you. You wouldn’t want me to disappoint

excuse left me with no room to refuse,

the way back, I rolled down the window to let the cold air wake

bit.

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and then a

Funched

spent around him, the easier it would be for him to figure out my secrets. Like me,

about it. I made up my mind–I needed to avoid

now on.