Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 497 Breaking the Engagement

Benjamin’s POV:

I didn’t

Naar, but my mother’s relentless attitude was starting to wear down my patience.

+8 Pearin

I know about Grandpa’s passing. You don’t need to keep reminding me,” I said curtly. Then, without holding back, I questioned her directly. “But what right do you have to decide that Vivian will be my

mate

My mother spoke with self–righteous conviction. “She’s high–ranking Beta with a strong family background and exceptional abilities. She’s far more qualified to be the Luma of Midnight Pack than Omega Hayley!”

My patience snapped, and my voice grew harsher as I retorted, “Mom, Hayley and I are already engaged! Everyone in Midnight Pack knows about it. If I cancel the engagement now, what kind of Alpha would they think I am?”

“You haven’t officially announced her as your Luna yet. Why can’t an engagement be called off? I’ve never liked her, and the more I’ve gotten to know her, the more I can’t stand her!”

stay

insisted, I’m here to make one thing clear. It’s

have to take it this far?” I asked her bitterly, frustration clear in

my

voice.

pushing things this far–you are. I’m your mother, Benjamin. Your father has always been weak. If not, your grandfather wouldn’t have bypassed him to make you

and watch you marry someone unworthy of you.

choosing Hayley as your Luna, I will make sure she’s driven out–or worse, I’ll

me like a thunderbolt.

my wolf surged

at her, growling a warning. “Don’t you

turn Hayley into an outlaw

me to my death,” I said, my voice low and trembling with

fell silent for a

off with her while you still can. Otherwise, you’ll have to deal

she turned and

tightly that my nails bit into my palms

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497 Breaking

Shadow Pack affair