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

this go, the Southwells will remember the

two exchanged another glance but remained silent giving

appreciating my efforts–turned on me with

nonsense are you spouting now?”

“I’m here cleaning up the mess your fiancée made. You and she

Hayley’s POV:

Fiancée.

directed

had to respond.

here for less than five minutes, and you’re already convinced this

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

hold that against you, nor will

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navigate the world of high–ranking werewolves. Don’t assume I’m trying to make things

Odessa spoke entirely from the perspective of the Southwells. There was no malice in

never once considered things from

without question,

cold water poured over me, making