Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 157 Won’t Go the Way You Want

Hayley’s POV

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I set my pen down, surprised someone would come to school looking for me. Curiosity piqued. I stood up and walked out.

The moment I stepped into the hallway, I sensed Heras growing agitation. Looking up, I spotted Irving standing at the far end of the corridor.

My mood soured immediately. I’d been planning to confront him anyway, and now here he was, showing up uninvited.

I walked toward him and asked coldly, “You’re looking for me?”

Irving turned his head to meet my gaze. “Let’s talk, he said simply before turning to leave.

Thesitated for a moment but decided to follow him.

quiet, tree–lined path on campus. Only then did

spit it out,”

talk

back a bitter laugh. “Irving, do you ever hear yourself? My attitude toward you

and continued, “And then I learned not everything is as it seems–like you. You act so didlerent,

you want.”

can’t fault me for going after what I want. If they won’t give it willingly, why

want, but don’t you dare use me in the process!” I snapped, my voice

“Everything you’ve done for me so far–it’s all been an act, hasn’t it? You were just using me to achieve some

in some ways. But it’s a shame–I’m not interested in you. And

“The thing I hate most is using feelings to get what you want. It’s

expression remained calm, not a hint of embarrassment. Instead, he chuckled lightly. “Hayley. you’ve got it all wrong.”

enough for you

his hands and countered, “How do you know it’s all an act? Can’t you believe that

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