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."

to remind me-I'd

excuse me, I should

"Go on."

I hurried to

Hayley's POV:

I got in the

say, say it. If not, I'm hanging

way to treat your old friend?" Steven's complaining voice

I snapped, not in

Steven drawled, sounding smug. "The Jaggeds have completely lost their hold over the ruling family in their pack. Mission accomplished.

Chapter 724 Meeting X

call you

realized I'd underestimated

Steven replied, full of self-satisfaction. You were my top priority But you haven't forgotten our

actually had

myself to sound casual. "Of course I remember. Tonight works-she happens to be

I'll bring a couple of good bottles. You come too, and bring Benjamin. We're not leaving till we're all

Steven sounded positively delighted.

as last time-Timelight Hills," I

Steven's POV:

so quickly. I didn't even get half my words

more like a high-ranking pack leader than an