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.

71%

+8 Pearls

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

you’re willing to let this go, the Southwells will remember the favor.”

another glance but remained

then, Benjamin–rather than appreciating my efforts–turned

nonsense are

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

Hayley’s POV:

Fiancée.

directed at

course, I had to

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

wrong doesn’t matter,” Odessa said in a

werewolves. I won’t hold that against

1/2

Have Allies Than Enemien

to be about proving who’s right.

+ Pearls

high–ranking werewolves. Don’t assume I’m trying to make things

perspective of the

considered things from my point of view.

without question, She never ruly accepted or

cold water poured over me, making