Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 724 Meeting X

Hayley's POV:

"I don't understand," I said, frowning at her in confusion. "Right is right, wrong is wrong. What's so Hard about facing the truth?

"If someone can't face it, it just means they're not brave enough-too timid and weak. If they lack courage, why should anyone else pity them or go along with their cowardice? That's not how the world works.

Laurel looked at me with concern. "You're young and headstrong, and as an Omega, that's going to cost you someday."

"Then let it cost me." I slipped my hands free from hers. "I'd rather pay the price than betray my own heart.

Besides, I was actually an Alpha. I was more than capable of handling the consequences of my choices.

With that, I nodded politely and turned to leave.

Benjamin's POV:

I'd been standing nearby, listening to their conversation. When I saw Hayley walk away, clearly upset, I finally stepped forward to explain to Laurel on her behalf. "Hayley's straightforward by nature. She doesn't play games or look for hidden motives. If she's offended you, I apologize."

"She's my granddaughter. How could I ever hold a grudge against her?" Laurel sighed, then added, "But you, stay by her side and remind her-fearlessness isn't always a virtue. I worry one day she'll end up hurt."

"Don't worry. Even if I get hurt, I won't let Hayley lose a single strand of hair," I promised her.

Laurel nodded. "I'm entrusting my granddaughter to you. Take good care of her, for my sake."

one needed to remind me-I'd protect her with

me, I should go

"Go on."

hurried to

Hayley's POV:

got in the car, my phone

say, say it.

way to treat your old friend?"

I snapped, not in the mood for small

thought you'd know by now!" Steven drawled, sounding smug. "The Jaggeds have completely lost their hold over the ruling family

Chapter 724 Meeting X

I'd call you to settle

realized I'd underestimated

full of self-satisfaction. You were my top priority But you haven't

froze-I actually

brief silence, I forced myself to sound casual. "Of course I remember.

good bottles. You come too,

Steven sounded positively delighted.

time-Timelight Hills," I said, then hung

Steven's POV:

expected her to hang up so quickly. I didn't even get half my words

things-decisive and direct-she's more like