Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 762 The Wager

Hayley's POV:

"Relax," I said with a reassuring smile, giving Melody a calm, steady look before turning to Preston. "Are you gutsy enough to bet against me?"

"Why not?" Preston, clearly intrigued, rubbed his hands together and licked his lips with excitement as he spoke.

"But a real contest needs a little wager to make it interesting." His eyes roamed over me in a way that made my skin crawl.

"What kind of wager are you talking about?" I asked, keeping my tone cool and composed.

Preston grinned, the sleaze practically dripping from him. "Simple. If you lose, you spend a week in my bed. Deal?" He grinned lecherously.

Truman, who had stayed quiet until now, suddenly stiffened. His expression darkened, and a vein pulsed on his forehead. He looked ready to explode.

The sheer rage on his face caught me off guard-and, strangely, it reminded me of Benjamin.

If Benjamin were here, I could only imagine how he'd deal with a sleazeball like Preston.

As my destined mate, Truman's wolf clearly had the same possessive instincts as Hera.

I paused a beat, then calmly replied, "Sure. But what if I win?"

"Then I'm all yours," Preston said smugly. "Do with me as you please."

look of disgust, then raised a brow. "Your family's jewelry brand has been doing pretty well, hasn't

roots in the gemstone industry, and the Hanovers had carved out an empire

least half of the jewelry shops run by the pack were under the

Preston stumbled upon a premium gemstone. Quentin, always

Hanovers at the helm, the business

could see the wariness in Preston's eyes. I

I said with

I want your staff. Just the people. I get to choose whoever I want

his eyes

special about

you're scared, just say so and quit while you're ahead." I shot him

VE TIC

"Scared? Please. I'm no coward. Heck, if you win, take the whole

that case, maybe I will take the whole brand too!" I said boldly,

that. He froze, caught off guard,

insult he was about to throw died on his lips and came out instead as an

he stormed off with his men, his pride limping

Melody stepped closer, curiosity written all over

easily with a carefree smile,

lying. My knowledge of rock betting

to follow along, thanks to a few lessons from

would humble herself to ask, I wouldn't mind

don't want to end up a waste without a wolf, I suggest you stay far, far