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.

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

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

grunted his agreement as he landed a solid

of stopping. The remaining thugs exchanged wary glances, quickly coming to the conclusion that Benjamin would be a formidable opponent, prompting them

hesitate; I aimed a

I managed to overpower the thugs without resorting

grabbing my

let them escape!” the thief shouted as shadows began to close in behind

me through the crowd, eventually ducking

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only when we felt assured that no

anymore.

myself to Hera and

Benjamin’s POV:

sigh of relief. That was when I realized I was still

and said, “They didn’t catch up; we

her expression filled with admiration. “I didn’t expect you to have such impressive. fighting skills, Mr. Benjamin.

a solid team. Even without transforming, we handled that group of thugs quite well,” she added, her voice brimming with pride and confidence that

compelling me to truly see the woman standing

I cast her a sideways glance, an absurd realization struck me–she bore a