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.

is Benjamin’s fiancée. That makes her part of

let this go,

exchanged another glance but

Benjamin–rather than appreciating my efforts–turned on me with an irritated scowl.

are you spouting

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

Hayley’s POV:

Fiancée.

directed at me.

course, I had

cold. “You’ve been here for less than five minutes, and you’re already convinced this is my fault?”

doesn’t matter,” Odessa said in a

rules among high–ranking werewolves. I won’t hold that

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about proving

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the world of high–ranking werewolves. Don’t assume

of the

once considered things from my point

without question, She

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