Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 326 The Rebuke

Belle’s POV:

As soon as Benjamin arrived, the entire atmosphere in he office changed completely.

The principal greeted him with utmost respect, bowing slightly. “Alpha.”

After all, he was the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, someone no one dared to cross.

He exuded an overpowering Alpha presence, his sharp gaze landing squarely on me.

“Alpha,” I stammered as I quickly bent down to bow, my hands trembling.

+8 Pearls

“Let it go? Who gave you the nerve to say something so shameless?” he barked at me, his tone seething with anger.

I froze, shaking uncontrollably, unable to string together a coherent sentence.

“A–Alpha… I…

44

But Alpha Benjamin didn’t even spare me another glance. Instead, he walked straight over to Hayley and- shockingly–wrapped his arm around her shoulder in a display of intimacy.

I couldn’t believe it. Their relationship was that close?

The principal, standing beside me, wiped the sweat from his forehead nervously and stammered, “Alpha, what brings you here?”

Benjamin spoke slowly, his voice calm but heavy with authority. “Someone is bullying my Of course, I had to come

fiancée.

words left his mouth, the principal and I exchanged stunned glances, both utterly

Hayley–an Omega–was Alpha Benjamin’s fiancée?!

smile, trying to remain composed. “Alpha, this

gaze snapped back to me, colder and sharper than

on

even catch my breath, let alone find words to defend myself. “I … I …

how to explain

finger directly at me. “It was Belle who came to me with the report that Hayley was pregnant.”

believe a student like Hayley, who is both academically outstanding and well–behaved, would do such a thing. However, rumors like this need to be

1/3

Jan

326 The

+ Pearis

best for Hayley to cooperate with an

Hayley’s POV:

finished speaking, Benjamin glanced at me and gave

of facts do you need? Her words are proof enough,” he directly shot down the principal’s suggestion.

nodded repeatedly, apologizing profusely. “Y–Yes, Alpha, you’re absolutely right. This was my oversight. I didn’t consider the situation properly and caused Hayley

lightly at Benjamin’s sleeve and

lips curved into a smile, his tone full of affection as he asked me, “You want to take care of it yourself?”

I nodded.

hear, “Don’t worry. I’m here to support you. Just do whatever you want to do boldly. No

and looked at Benjamin with genuine gratitude.

speaking, I turned my attention to Belle.

sharply demanded, “You’re the one who started the rumors