Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

lpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 516 Driving Me Crazy

Irving’s POV:

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As I watched Hayley wince from the rough way I handled her, rubbing her wrist in discomfort, a flicker of regret crept into my chest.

Even after what I had done, she refused to show any weakness.

There was something noble and proud about her as if it were etched into her very being. She carried the air of a natural–born leader–a woman I felt was worthy of being mine.

But her proud demeanor, that unyielding confidence, also reminded me of him. Benjamin.

That man, who had always looked down on me, always acted as if he was superior. And after becoming the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, his arrogance only grew.

To make things worse, Hayley had revealed that her destined mate was none other than Benjamin.

Why him? Why did he always get the best of everything?

Anger and jealousy twisted inside me, burning so fiercely that I could barely control the dark urge to destroy her, to shatter the very thing he held precious.

I cast Hayley one last glance before storming out, slamming the door behind me.

In the living room.

Lisa was preparing coffee when Irving walked in, collapsing onto the long couch in the center of the room. He stared blankly at the ceiling, exhaling a heavy sigh.

Noticing his frustration, Lisa set a cup of hot tea on the table in front of him and sat down beside it. “Don’t r push yourself too hard,” she said softly, her voice full of concern.

Irving ignored her sympathy and, instead, gave her a sharp instruction. “The next few days are critical. We can’t afford a single mistake.”

a firm nod, though a flicker of unease crossed her

sure of that. Lisa’s loyalty to him had

that Hayley’s earlier words had stirred something within

for the first time,

a hand over her abdomen, her expression distant. The child growing inside her felt like a gift from above, but deep down, she knew Irving would not

“Irving, you succeed, will there still be

side?

your

who doesn’t care that you lost your wolf or that you made

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brief moment, a softness flickered in his gaze,

with a hint of restraint. “If something happens, I’ll take responsibility for it. Even if I marry Hayley in

all we are? Just a matter of responsibility?” Lisa whispered, her throat tightening

abruptly, cutting off the conversation. He walked toward his room, his

Lisa could respond, he quickened his pace

Hayley’s POV:

of the tension outside, I stayed immersed in my thoughts, combing through potential

and wedding proposals on the coffee table, each flip of a page feeling more redundant than the last.

exclusive luxury brand–a membership–based system that

was personalized and tied to a registered name, making it both rare and traceable.

his current status, could not openly access such luxury items.

someone else, possibly an associate or an old connection.

might be able

way out.

bringing it up without arousing

my head. By dawn, I had a plan. It was not perfect, but it was my best shot.