Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Eternal Claim 263

Chapter 263 Make Him Pay

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Irving laughed harshly, his smile twisted. “What should do? What can I do? What’s Benjamin going to do to me? No matter what, I still have the blood of the Southwells running through me. Does he plan on betraying his family for the greater good?”

His assistant stayed silent, though a hint of fear lingered in his eyes. “Mr. Irving, maybe we should leave. There’s no harm in retreating.

“What if Benjamin doesn’t care about family rules and simply expels you from the pack?”

Irving shook his head and said, “No, I’m not going anywhere. I’ll stay right here and wait for Benjamin to come for me.”

Since he couldn’t change his boss’s mind, the assistant decided to stop trying

Take care, Mr. Irving. If fate allows, we’ll meet again.

With that, the assistant walked away, leaving Irving alone in his office. Slowly, Irving closed his eyes. He knew this moment had been inevitable.

Hayley’s POV:

On the day of George’s funeral, almost all the key leaders of the important packs showed up.

I had been by Benjamin’s side, keeping him company at the memorial hall for three days straight. He hadn’t eaten or drunk anything, and he looked utterly drained.

Ben, please, just eat something. You can’t keep going like this, Henry urged him, but Benjamin didn’t respond.

Since his words had no effect, Henry turned to me for help.

can you talk to Ben? Grandpa’s gone now, let him rest in peace. We, the living, still

knowing how deeply he was hurting. Because of our fated bond, my wolf

no words would do justice

to leave before I spoke softly to Benjamin, “Please, eat something. Your body won’t

of response. He lifted his gaze, his eyes as deep as ever, impossible to read. His voice was hoarse when he spoke.

up and

but he didn’t look

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Benjamin’s POV:

When he saw me, he hurried

waste time. “Did you find everything I asked for

me a file and said, “Here it is. All the

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tightening into fists. “Let’s go. We’re going to confront him. Also, take these to the police and get the best lawyer we can. I want him locked up

“Yes, Alphal”

make him pay. I wanted nothing more than to face him right now, and sink

standing alone in front of the floor–to–ceiling windows, staring off into

his tone calm, almost like he’d been expecting me.

Lawrence take control of my body. In an instant, I lunged at Irving, knocking him

I nearly lost control and

I steadied myself and growled, “Did you

didn’t deny it. He

fist and

gaze and calmly said, “That’s right. I did