Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 48 Our Eyes Met

Hayley’s POV:

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“It’s simple,” I said, my voice steady. “The person you really owe an apology to isn’t me. First, you should apologize to Christopher. As a friend, he trusted you, and you let him down.

“Second, you need to apologize to your father. In front of all these people, you’ve embarrassed not just yourself, but him too.

“Lastly, you owe everyone here an apology. Your little sunt disrupted the event and wasted everyone’s time. I’m ashamed for you.”

“You!” Madeline’s face turned red with anger, but she couldn’t come up with anything to say in response. The crowd around us nodded in approval, some even asting admiring glances my way

“You’re so mature and wise!” someone complimented. George gave me a proud smile. “I’m proud of you, Hayz.

“Alright, Hayz, let’s head back inside,” George said, signaling for me to follow him, clearly still leaving the Kilmers a way to save face.

As we walked into the main hall, I noticed Madeline’s father taking the opportunity to lecture her in a low voice. Once inside, several high–ranking wolves immediately approached me, eager to make conversation.

Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted Benjamin standing elegantly in the center of the room. His earlier words defending me replayed in my mind, and I couldn’t help but let my gaze linger on him for a few seconds longer than I intended.

To my surprise, the next moment, Benjamin turned and looked directly at me. Our eyes met.

I quickly looked away, feeling a sudden rush of nerves. But before I could collect myself, Benjamin started walking toward me, his powerful Alpha presence commanding the room. Hera was practically buzzing with excitement, and I could feel my heart racing.

I froze. I wanted to walk

front of me, his voice smooth and deep as he asked

and smiled. “I’m fine.

didn’t respond immediately, just stared at me for a moment before asking, “Do you

body tensed. Had he

carefully. “We just met at

eyes still studying

nothing. Just wanted to warn you–Thomas is a bit shady. It’s best

Beta? I’d known Thomas for years, and he was sharp, loyal, and always

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loud. Instead, I just nodded, indicating that

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Christopher’s POV

distance, I noticed Benjamin’s concerned gaze xed on

be honest, ever since she arrived at our Midnight Park, the five of us brothers went from being dismissive and scomful of her to gradually being

that Benjamin is starting to want her to choose hit as her mate?

through me. Shaken by the possibility,

with respect. “Ben,” I said, acknowledging his

of guilt, I turned to Hayley and apologized, “I’m sorry about earher. I shouldn’t have blamed you without knowing the full

and I definitely shouldn’t

believe that, as a high–ranking wolf, I was inherently superior to her, an Omega. I thought that no matter what I

Hayley, hoping for