Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 48 Our Eyes Met

Hayley’s POV:

Finished

“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.

froze. I wanted to walk away,

voice smooth and deep as he asked with concern,

up at him and smiled. “I’m fine.

just stared at me for a moment

Had he figured

to stay calm, I replied carefully. “We just

his eyes

shady. It’s best not to

he was sharp, loyal, and

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out loud. Instead, I

Finished

Christopher’s POV

noticed Benjamin’s

us brothers went from being dismissive and scomful of her to gradually being somewhat captivated by

to want her to choose hit as her mate? Would he really want Hayley, an

Shaken by the possibility,

began by greeting Benjamin with respect. “Ben,” I said, acknowledging his status as the

feeling a deep sense of guilt, I turned to Hayley and apologized, “I’m sorry about earher. I shouldn’t have blamed you without knowing

doubted her, and I definitely shouldn’t

that, as a high–ranking wolf, I was inherently superior to her,

nervously watched Hayley, hoping for her forgiveness

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