Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

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I raised an eyebrow, reflecting on the earlier mention of Ms. Kilmer. It turned out that it was her.

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Madeline appeared startled as well, though I couldn’t tell what was running through her mind. Her expression, however, betrayed a smug sense of triumph as she taunted me, “Well, well, look who’s here! Turns out to be my old acquaintance.”

I ignored her and moved to walk past.

But Madeline blocked my path, placing a hand in my way. “Leaving already? Why so hasty? You might not know this, but Ben greets me with far more excitement than he ever shows you.”

Anger bubbled up as I stared at her hand stopping me.

If not for the fact that I couldn’t expose my true identity yet, I would’ve let Hera take over and ripped her arm off right then and there.

Her words only added fuel to the fire of frustration I’d been suppressing, and I felt a desperate need to let it out.

I sneered at her. “You claim he’s eager to see you? Really? Funny, because I’ve heard otherwise. Word has it he’s not exactly friendly toward you.”

As soon as I said so, her face darkened noticeably.

That reaction confirmed my suspicions–I’d misjudged Benjamin before. It was all Madeline’s act. Realizing the truth, I felt an odd sense of relief.

“Hayley, you’re clueless. Ben even took me to a hotel not long ago. And a hotel, well, you know what that means. He couldn’t resist to mate with me,” she said, flipping a stray lock of hair back with exaggerated flair.

Her performance didn’t faze me. Instead, I replied calmly, “You seem pleased with yourself. Are you sure this isn’t some delusion you cooked up to satisfy yourself?”

My words were sharp and deliberately offensive, and the change in Madeline’s expression was immediate.

“You-” she began, but I cut her off.

With a calm smile, I locked eyes with her and asked, “What do you think Benjamin would do if he found out you were ruining his reputation?”

Madeline stiffened, visibly shaken by my question, her hands trembling slightly.

ruin his reputation. I didn’t say

her gaze with a serious tone. Good. Keep it that way. You’ve got your mate now, so stop lusting after what doesn’t belong to you. I’m not the forgiving type. If someone dares to go after what’s mine, I’ll make sure they regret it.”

wasn’t a hollow warning–I

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an unexpected intimidation radiating from her Omega presence.

the care he showered

I’ve never been interested in anything that

way,” she replied before turning and walking away.

clenched my teeth, glaring at her retreating figure. I hated being bested by someone. But after Benjamin disciplined me, my strength wasn’t what

noticed her entering a design room.

leaned toward a nearby employee. “What’s she doing

is a designer we brought in to collaborate with

of laughter. “Her? A designer? Don’t make me laugh. She’s from a remote pack. What could she

engagement dress you admired in the display window during your last visit? The one you said was breathtaking? It was designed by Ms. Carson.”

dress had captivated me–it was perfect in every way.

me it wasn’t for sale, no matter how much money I offered. I’d

that Hayley was the one who had designed the

employee said, gesturing for me

I had no choice

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design room, I pulled out a chair and settled into it. Picking up a pen, I leaned over the table and began

while, the rough outline of a wedding dress started to take shape on

as I was finalizing the silhouette, the door

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