Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 553 Better to Have Allies Than Enemies

Odessa’s POV

“You two must be the Ortegas‘ nephews, right? I’m Benjamin’s mother.”

“I remember holding you both when you were little. Our families go way back.”

Daniel and Jonah exchanged glances, their expressions wary as they sized me up in silence.

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I continued, “The Southwells and the Ortegas share a strong bond. I don’t think a minor misunderstanding should strain our families‘ relationship.”

“You’ll both inherit the Ortegas‘ business one day. Surdy, you understand–it’s better to have allies than

enemies.”

“Besides, you should be well aware of Midnight Pack’s strength. Benjamin stands among the top Alphas of his generation.”

“You make a good point,” Daniel said, feigning confusion. “But I still don’t quite understand what you’re getting at.”

Iwasn’t upset–after all, I needed something from them. So, I lowered my stance, speaking with patience.

Hayley is Benjamin’s fiancée. That makes her part of my family, and potentially the future Luna of Midnight

let this go, the

glance but remained silent giving nothing away.

appreciating my efforts–turned on me

are

“I’m here cleaning up the mess your fiancée made. You and she had better learn to watch

Hayley’s POV:

Fiancée.

was directed at me.

course, I had to respond.

I stepped forward, my voice cold. “You’ve been here for less than five minutes, and you’re already convinced this is my

doesn’t matter,” Odessa said in a low voice, her expression hard.

won’t hold that against

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how to navigate the world of high–ranking werewolves. Don’t

from the perspective of the Southwells. There

mistake? She never once considered things from my point of view.

at fault without question, She never ruly accepted or respected me.

words felt like a bucket of cold water poured over me, making me