Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 601 Inherited the Title of Alpha at a Young Age

Hayley’s POV:

For a moment, I was at a loss for words.

“Is she dead?” Steven asked, his voice laced with a hint of curiosity.

“No,” the bodyguard responded. “The bullet didn’t hit her heart. She’s been taken to the hospital, and she’ll survive.”

Benjamin, noticing my unease, raised his hand, signaling for everyone to leave the room.

Once it was quiet, I exhaled softly, muttering under my breath, “A person like her won’t go down so easily.”

In that moment, I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of envy toward Jonah, despite his many flaws. At least he had a mother who truly cared about him.

As for me, I had inherited the title of Alpha at a young age, surrounded by power and titles, but I had never even met my real parents.

Was that because I wasn’t enough?

Then, I remembered Justin’s words. Despite how much my grandparents cherished me, I was still just their adopted granddaughter, with no blood ties to them. If a day came when they had to choose between Justin and me, I had a sinking feeling I already knew the outcome.

I had always been the one left behind. It was inevitable.

“People are always different,” Benjamin said, noticing the melancholy in my voice. He tried to comfort me, though I wasn’t sure I could be comforted.

Hera, sensing my emotions, began to calm down and seemed a bit more at ease.

I answered softly, turning toward the door.

Benjamin

Jonah’s

had made up my mind. Regardless of whether Tina survived, I was determined to help her

at the

administered an injection to Jonah.

when he tried to stop me. The instant he saw us, he instinctively grabbed his neck, sitting up with suspicion on his face. “What do you

voice tense.

hospital,”

What did you do to my mom?” Jonah jumped out of

my voice low but threatening, “If you want to stay conscious for the

last encounter, Jonah had learned to be afraid of me. He fell silent

soon as I left, Jonah rushed to find out

at her hospital room, Tina had just regained consciousness.

you? Tell me, and I’ll make them pay!” Jonah’s

awake. That’s all that matters. As long as you’re safe, I’ll be okay,” Tina whispered, trying to soothe

be okay? Look at you!” Jonah’s voice cracked

I have to get revenge.

just an Omega. My wolf could easily beat her!” Jonah was already

go, son. She’s not just an Omega. And besides, she’s always surrounded by Benjamin, that Alpha, protecting her,” Tina urged,

I can’t beat her, I’ll just pay someone to kill her!”

snapped, yanking Jonah close by the collar. Her face was tight with fear. “Don’t you ever say that again! We can’t afford

Our family… has gone

true!” Jonah’s face went pale as if the ground had just fallen out