Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

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Hayley’s POV:

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Hera’s anger surged within me, fierce and sudden, a storm waiting to break.

For a fleeting moment, I found myself longing for the Shadow Pack’s estate.

If we were there, my warriors would have swiftly subdued her, bound her up, and administered punishment the moment she had the audacity to step inside uninvited.

“Ms. Carson, it’s been quite some time. Do you remember me?” Freya called, her eyes locking onto mine with calculated intent.

She strolled into the room, her presence filling the space with careless authority, as though the world revolved around her.

I didn’t respond, my mind wandering elsewhere. Should I send two beta warriors to guard the door, protect Grandpa and Grandma?

I couldn’t let anyone think they could simply stroll into my territory without consequence.

Freya, as expected, ignored both Mrs. Laurel and Virginia. Instead, she lavished her praise on my grandparents, the words dripping with fake sweetness. “You must be the esteemed Mr. and Mrs. Carson of the Shadow Pack,” she said, her voice honeyed, yet insincere. “Your presence is truly remarkable.”

“It’s no surprise that Ms. Carson turned out so brilliant and capable!”

Grandpa, however, was having none of it. He turned his face away, a clear sign of his disinterest. His voice -dripped with sarcasm as he replied.

“Hayley’s always done fine on her own. She didn’t need us to teach her,” he said sharply. “Some people, though, might need more guidance–otherwise, they’ll veer off course. If you wish to learn, I suppose we could give you a lesson, though I doubt you’re interested.”

he continued. “In any pack, wolves don’t oppress one another. That’s a rule that applies

frown on her face deepened. She was clearly irritated.

mother and grandmother were in an accident. They’re shaken up, and I need to take them home to make sure

forward, grabbing Mrs. Laurel’s arm without hesitation. The older woman resisted, but Freya didn’t care, dragging her toward the door.

now. Without you and Mom around, the family would fall apart. I can’t hold everything together on my

in panic as she rushed forward, slapping Freya’s hands away in desperation. “Let go! You monster,

released her grip for a brief moment, then shoved Virginia aside with a brutal push. “What’s wrong with you?” she spat, her voice

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didn’t even blink. She stood there, her

hair, her

deep within me, a sharp tug at my chest that I couldn’t ignore. The ache in my heart was sudden and fierce.

buzzed in my head, impatient as always. She wanted control,

and rushed to Virginia’s side. “Are you alright, Mrs. Virginia?” I asked, my voice

the late Michelle. “Michelle, my darling daughter, I’m fine,” she

fluttered open, confusion fading as she blinked, finally recognizing me. A wave of regret washed over her face. “Hayley, I’m so sorry

It’s no trouble at all. If you’d like, you and Mrs. Laurel can stay here for a

grip on my arm tightening as hope flickered

gave her hand a gentle pat, then turned to Mrs. Laurel. “What do you

was fragile, thus it was Mrs. Laurel who held the true

lips parted, but no words came

her eyes. Freya, for all her faults, was right about one thing–the Sanders family

Laurel and the others stepped aside, their legacy

understood her reluctance. Mrs. Laurel was reluctant to relinquish the family’s power, the