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?

they were gone, I checked the time. It was getting late, and I needed to head home. But just as I reached the

here? Hera, my wolf, stirred excitedly inside me, urging me closer

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for a second, I wondered–had

said, keeping my voice calm. Benjamin nodded. “Yeah. Want to grab a drink together?”

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

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

you home,” Benjamin said.

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

left me with no room to refuse, so I reluctantly agreed.

let the cold air wake

bit.

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and then a thoughtful look on his face.

Funched

easier it would be for him to figure out my secrets. Like me, Benjamin was an Alpha–level wolf, and he was too

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

now on.