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.

After this auction, I'd steer clear of both

your decision," I said

waited for the elevator, I heard

helping Truman to his feet and guiding

something twisted inside me.

strange surge of possessiveness toward

within.

earth was

I feeling too much sympathy for Melody? Was

her made

I hadn't spent enough time around Benjamin lately,

were just off-balance

The elevator

brushing away the thoughts

to put

business, not mine.

door shut, Truman opened his eyes and stood up

shrugging off Melody's

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it had never

straightened his jacket with practiced

into the suite as

froze awkwardly, then composed herself and followed

the rise in workplace stress lately," she teased, leaning against

it's time the boss considered giving me a

first, pouring himself a glass of water

adjusting the

his collar.

money all the time ruins

us wolves. My pack

about loyalty?" Melody raised an eyebrow.

instead of running

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

her hidden identity. You don't trust her fully yet.