Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 442 Werewolf Combat Training for Freshmen

Hayley’s POV:

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I paused before opening the envelope, unsure of what would find. Inside were two neatly stacked bundles of fresh bills.

“Winifred, what’s this for?” I asked, my voice filled with confusion.

Winifred gave me a respectful nod but spoke with clear resolve. “Ms. Sander asked me to give this to you. She mentioned you’ve worked hard today, and there will be times in the future when we’ll need your assistance. Please accept it.”

She paused briefly, then added with a hint of urgency, If you don’t accept it, it would mean I’ve failed in my duties, and I won’t be welcome at the Sanders; that’s something I can’t bear. So please, Ms. Carson, show mercy and give us servants a chance.”

Before I could protest, Winifred quickly pressed the envelope into my hands and turned, walking briskly back toward the car.

“Goodbye, Ms. Carson!” she called as she left.

watched the car disappear down the road, staring down at the crisp bills in my hands. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions.

The following day marked the start of the freshman combat training for werewolves.

It was a tradition at our university, something all incoming students were required to participate in.

The Beta warrior instructor arrived early in the morning and instructed us to change into our combat uniforms before gathering at the training field.

Since I was tall, I found myself standing at the edge of the group, isolated from most of the others..

The instructor, a young man who couldn’t have been older than his early twenties, stood before us. His dark skin and sharply defined features gave him a commanding presence.

“Today is the first day of combat training,” he began, his eyes scanning the group. “We’ll begin with the basics.”

he pointed toward a female student at

strength. She walked forward with deliberate, steady

instructor commented. “That’s the standard form. Now,

to mimic Kirsty’s flawless stance. By the time the

rubbed her sore calves and collapsed onto her bed, her

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of juice. “Save your strength. This is just the

Hayley–she’s barely breaking a sweat. You need to work

was no challenge for me. It was easy to breeze through, while

fine, but the actual combat training is tough.

alongside other Alphas before, so I’m used to it.”

did werewolf combat training back in high school, and it wasn’t nearly this hard. Why does it feel so much tougher now?”

I

how to answer,

something, spoke up. “Kirsty’s pretty impressive, though. I heard she trained alongside her Alpha

Every time I see her, it’s like I’m staring at the instructor himself. It’s too much.”

over and made herself comfortable, closing her

get some rest. We’re meeting back at 2:00 PM for the afternoon session, and I’ll come get you guys,” Willa said as she left the room.

fazed me in the slightest. As an Alpha, I was adapting easily, so I decided to take advantage

PM came around, I reluctantly dragged Loretta

her abilities. “Kirsty,

to keep up, but you look so

as good as Kirsty and avoid

wore a

just lucky to have trained with my Alpha brother,” she said modestly. “But you’re all doing great, too.” Her warm words helped break the ice, and soon the group was warming up to her.

was not only physically strong but also had a sharp mind and emotional