Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 206 By Her Side

Benjamin’s POV

For a long time, I had been conflicted about my feelings for Hayley.

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But it wasn’t until today, when she was about to be taken back to the Shadow Pack, that I realized I couldn’t leave her.

Even though she’s just an Omega, and even though she’s not my destined mate, I want to try making her

my mate.

After hearing me out, Bill smiled and asked, “So, you’ve decided to choose Hayley as your mate?”

Before I could answer, Bill continued, “You better think this through. My granddaughter, now that she’s grown up, isn’t exactly ugly, but she’s far from a beauty Are you sure you like her, just the way she is?”

At first, I found it challenging to believe. Hayley is just an Omega, and her appearance could even be considered plain.

But for some reason, I couldn’t help but be drawn to her. I didn’t even know when it started, but gradually, I found myself noticing her more and more.

Even my wolf, Lawrence, felt at ease when she was around.

“Bill, I can honestly tell you that I like Hayley.

“I like her for who she is, not for her looks or her background. I simply like her as a person,” I said, looking Bill straight in the eyes.

“I understand what you mean. As for whether you can keep

her decision.”

knew that Bill’s words were his way of taking a stand. The outcome

I know what I need

“As expected from the Alpha of the

Southwell residence was silent, but in the

were exchanging thoughts happily. “Not bad; that brat of yours finally opened up to me.

kid will definitely be the strongest Alpha one day”

his smile and echoed, “Haha, yes! This will strengthen the bond between our packs, and

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work out, we

them along later, George added.

two of them agreed, both of them feeling secretly

Hayley’s POV:

morning, as soon as I came downstairs, Hera started wagging her

looked up, the dining room was empty except for Benjamin.

instinctively slowed my pace and glanced at him. I felt oddly nervous.

deep breath to steady myself, I greeted, “Good

at me. his

noticing that breakfast was filled with all my favorite

a couple of quick bites, Benjamin spoke up just as I was finishing. “Bill and Dorothy asked me to let you know they had

used to my grandparents‘

and said, “Okay.” Then, I put my fork and knife