Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 228 Don’t Show Up in Front of Me Again

Horace’s POV:

The horseback riding session was abruptly cut short because of Hayley’s injury.

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She was about to start school, so after explaining things to Johnny, she left with Benjamin and returned to the Southwell Residence.

nce she left, I found an excuse to leave Johnny’s villa too.

As soon as I returned to the Snowstorm Pack, I stormed into my second–in–command’s office.

I demanded sharply, “How did this happen? Didn’t I tell you to tamper with Benjamin’s horse? Why did Hayley fall off?”

He hurriedly tried to explain, “Alpha, this wasn’t my plan. We had only tampered with the horse Benjamin had chosen, but I was unaware that those two horses were mates. Turns out, the d*mn beast might actually have some attachment.”

“Idiot!” I growled, furious, my hands itching to shift into my wolf form and rip these incompetent fools to shreds.

“None of you can do anything right. You’ve ruined my plans!

your level of incompetence, when will the Snowstorm Pack ever surpass the Midnight

“With your

Pack?”

“I’m sorry, Alpha. This was my mistake. I’ll improve next time.”

My patience ran out and I snapped, “Next time? There’s no ‘next time. Get out of my sight!”

“Alpha, I—”

“Don’t you understand what I’m saying? Get out! And if this leak gets out, I won’t spare you!” growled, dismissing them with a wave of my hand.

will stay hidden, Alpha. We made sure of it.” His voice was firm.

moment to

today’s failure, I could tell that Hayley and Benjamin’s bond

harder if I wanted to steal Hayley from him, but I thrive on challenges.

mates,

my abilities there was nothing I

in

you’ll be my Luna soon.

Pearls

Hayley’s POV:

my foot had healed by

to drive me to

for what you did yesterday. I owe you one. I promise I’ll return the favor

small, indifferent smile and looked at me, his eyes deep and full of mystery, as if they held a

helping you for repayment,” he said in a teasing tone. “Why not consider making this more than just a favor? How

words, my throat suddenly tight. I coughed

realized my face was burning. I

looked at me for a long moment, then suddenly grinned, his smile

just messing with you,” he explained. “If you feel like you owe me,

he turned and walked

there, feeling confused. Something about Benjamin

complained to me. “Hayley! Why

destined

immediately told her to be quiet, but at the same

in

so awkward! Benjamin was clearly just joking around, and yet I almo took him

myself, “Benjamin sure

arrived at school, I quickly unbuckled my seatbelt and

Mon, 6 Jan

228 Don’t Show Up in Front of Me