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 my family, and potentially

go, the Southwells

exchanged another glance but remained silent

Benjamin–rather than appreciating my efforts–turned on me

nonsense are

here cleaning up the mess your fiancée

Hayley’s POV:

Fiancée.

title was directed at

had to respond.

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

said in a low voice, her

understand the rules among high–ranking werewolves. I won’t hold that against you, nor

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

the Southwells. There was no malice

considered things from

was at fault without question, She never ruly accepted or respected

a bucket of cold water poured over me, making me realize something.