Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 773 I Deserve a Raise

Hayley's POV:

Melody met my gaze calmly for a few seconds, then said in an even tone, "No."

"Excuse me?"

I thought I'd misheard.

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"You should really think your options through," I said. "With Truman's reckless

behavior, it's only a matter of time before he crosses the line with me. If you stay

by his side, I might not hold back on you either.

"Ms. Melody, you seem like a smart woman. Surely you understand-life goes on

just fine without a man. Don't let emotions cloud your judgment."

"Thank you for the advice, Ms. Carson," she replied softly, "but Mr. White saved

my life. I owe my life to him. No matter what happens, I won't betray him."

She said it so firmly, with such quiet conviction, that even the most loyal warriors

in our pack would've looked halfhearted by comparison.

I sighed, shaking my head.

Then I turned to glance at Truman lying on the floor, my eyes cold.

I had no idea how this man got so lucky-landing a mate like her.

And yet, instead of officially making her his Luna, he spent his days chasing after

other women.

this auction, I'd steer clear of both

respect your decision," I said flatly and

elevator, I heard movement behind

to his feet and guiding him back

why, but something twisted inside me. Hera stirred uneasily

strange surge of

within.

on earth

Melody? Was it

hurting her

spent enough time around Benjamin lately,

were just off-balance

The elevator doors

shook my head quickly, brushing away the thoughts that didn't

Melody and Truman wanted to put each other through-that was

business, not mine.

the door shut, Truman opened his eyes

shrugging off Melody's

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like it had never

his jacket with

the suite as if nothing

froze awkwardly, then composed herself and followed him

the rise in workplace stress lately," she teased,

believe it's time the boss considered giving

first, pouring himself a glass of water

the tie

his collar.

about money all the time ruins relationships," he

from us wolves. My pack is incredibly loyal to

loyalty?" Melody raised an eyebrow. "Haven't I

I stayed with you instead of running off

only because you, like me, know she's the Alpha of the

hidden identity. You don't trust her