Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 815 Bait

Hayley’s POV:

Cynthia pressed her lips together and gave a polite nod before picking up her initial sketches and holding them up one by one to the camera.

I looked through her designs and nodded in approval. “These are really good.

“No surprise there–you’re Rosalic’s personal protégé. It shows.”

At the mention of Rosalie, a flicker of sorrow crossed Cynthia’s eyes.

“Don’t overthink it, just focus on your designs. If you need anything, have Hubert arrange it for you.

“The jewelry exhibition is coming up fast. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll take you with me. That is–if you’re comfortable being seen in public. If not, that’s fine too-”

“No,” Cynthia cut in. “I have to go.

“I want Master to see how hard I’ve been working. I know that if she realizes I never stopped following her teachings, she’ll change her mind and come back.”

I nodded. “She will. Anything’s possible.”

We chatted a bit more before I ended the call. I closed my laptop and let out a long breath.

she’s definitely not ready to know what I’ve learned about Rosalie. I’ll keep it from

was packing up and getting ready to leave, my phone

don’t get through. Who could this

this?” I answered and brought the phone to my

days. Didn’t you miss me?” Truman’s obnoxious

did you get my number?” I

on. You think I

Truman, Alpha of Grimmoon Pack. Of course,

silently cursed myself for letting his antics

it out.” My tone

you’re getting feistier by the day, but I like that about

before getting to the point. “Anyway, it’s nothing major. There’s a party tomorrow night, and a plus–one is

already

Chapter 815 Balt

to turn me down, Ms. Sander. Maybe–just like last night’s banquet–I’ve got andiller little surprise waiting for you.” There’s a huge implication behind his

he

been his

flash drive he gave me at the Sanders‘ Residence? It was just the appetizer. It was just a way to show

Truman was holding the

Alpha who’s been fighting on the battlefield since I