Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 44 Apologize

Hayley’s POV:

The unexpected guest was none other than Madeline he walked over and, in a fake sweet tone, congratulated me. “Congrats, Hayley, on winning the International Tennis Open”

The moment I caught her scent, my wolf, Hera, immediately grew agitated.

“I don’t like the smell of this woman,” Hera bluntly told inc.

I calmed Hera down and looked up at Madeline, replying politely. “Thanks.”

Madeline smiled and then casually sat down next to me “I think I understand what you’re doing. You might be a member of the Shadow Pack’s ruling family, but at the end of the day, you’re still just an Omega. You’re lucky Grandpa took a liking to you, but let’s be real–you don’t have what it takes to marry our Midnight Pack’s Alpha and become Luna. That’s why you’re desperately trying to win tournaments and become a sports star. It’s your only option, isn’t it?

Her mocking tone didn’t bother me in the slightest. I just found her ridiculous. I wondered what her reaction would be once my true identity was revealed.

Seeing that I didn’t respond, Madeline kept at it. “If I were you, I’d stop wasting my time on tennis to get attention. Why not find a good plastic surgeon instead?” She sneered, her words dripping with malice.

“Madeline,” I said, keeping my voice calm but firm, “what you just said was rude and disrespectful, like someone who didn’t grow up with proper manners. It doesn’t suit your status as a Beta. Do you really believe a pretty face is the best way to open doors? I’m sorry, but our views on life are very different, and don’t see a point in continuing this conversation.”

up to leave, but

high and mighty just because Grandpa dotes on you. If you’re not careful, I could ruin your reputation

at her warily. “What are

a smug, taunting smile. Suddenly, she yanked on my arm an threw herself backward. I instinctively reached out to grab

was a loud splash–Madeline had fallen into the

around in

tore off his jacket,

to you! Why did you push me?” Madeline demanded angrily as soon she was out

nothing at first, but he draped his jacket over her shoulders:

I turned my gaze to Madeline and called her out.

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Chapter 44 Apologize

instantly

my wrist, his

Finished

his eyes, stubbornly refusing. “I didn’t do anything wrong. Why should I apologize? And do you really believe that, as a Beta, she doesn’t have enough reflexes to dodge a simple fall? Come

a pitiful voice, clinging to