Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 109 Merely an Omega

Hayley’s POV:

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I stood immobilized, taking in the sight of a dozen thugs closing in on us, each one radiating a fierce and threatening energy.

If Benjamin and I were to reveal our Alpha statuses, we could swiftly shift into our wolf forms and overpower them in mere moments.

However, I was unwilling to expose my identity in front of Benjamin.

He also seemed intent on maintaining his cover as an Alpha in this unfamiliar territory, aware that revealing himself would likely draw unwanted attention from the witches and provoke their aggression.

“It’s them! Get them!”

As I contemplated my next move, the leader of the thugs shouted his orders.

Benjamin and I shared a quick, understanding glance, instinctively leaning against each other while our eyes scanned the encroaching threat.

What do you want?” I called out to them, my voice low and defiant.

The thief ignored my question and lunged toward me.

I managed to sidestep just in time, and in that instant, Benjamin delivered a powerful kick to the thug’s midsection, causing him to stagger back several steps.

Our commotion startled the nearby pedestrians, who began to scatter as if desperate to avoid getting caught up in our confrontation.

thugs, realizing he had just taken a blow, waved his hand, and

moved with remarkable speed, taking down two of them effortlessly, but more continued to advance. I began to feel anxious. “This isn’t working; we should

a solid

the thug’s mouth as a result of Benjamin’s strike, yet he showed no intention of stopping. The remaining thugs exchanged wary glances, quickly coming to the conclusion that Benjamin would be a formidable opponent, prompting them to charge in

coordinated assault, I didn’t hesitate; I aimed a kick at the

thugs without

commanded, grabbing my arm

Don’t let them escape!” the thief shouted as shadows

eventually

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Merely an

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eternity, stopping only when we felt assured that

anymore.

to reveal my identity, I would have gladly surrendered myself to Hera and dispatched them all! Here I was, a proud

Benjamin’s POV:

a sigh of relief. That was when I realized I

didn’t catch

“I didn’t expect you to have

thugs quite well,” she added, her voice

truly see the woman standing before

realization struck me–she bore a striking resemblance to someone from my memory, reminiscent of another woman