Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate novel Chapter 788

Chapter 788 You Can Consider Her

Hayley’s POV:

Truman didn’t respond right away. He just stared at me blankly.

I fiddled with my fingers, feeling a little awkward.

Finished

I wasn’t sure why I suddenly cared about his affairs so much. But I’d already said it, so there was no way to take it back. I just waited for him to say something.

Honestly, it made sense. People who seemed suspicious deserved to be looked into.

Besides being the Alpha of the Shadow Pack, I was also one of SI’s top leaders. It was my job to dig up info when needed.

It wasn’t because he was Truman that I was watching him more closely.

After staying quiet for a bit, Truman finally said, “No.”

Then, he looked at me with deep affection and added gently, “The ones who attacked you were from the Skyhawk Syndicate. If I didn’t completely take them down, someone else might target you next.”

I hadn’t expected him to go that far just for me.

My heart skipped a beat.

He looked so serious that I didn’t even know how to respond.

It took me a while, but I managed to steady myself. I took a deep breath, kept my cool, and said coldly, “You didn’t have to go that far. I already have someone I’d die for. He’s my destined mate. The Moon Goddess picked him for me. Even if you died at Syndicate’s base yesterday, I wouldn’t have felt a thing.”

Then, I turned and left.

Truman quickly caught up and grabbed my wrist.

A sharp jolt hit me, and my heart was pounding. I immediately pulled back. “Don’t touch me!”

His face shifted slightly. He was clearly hurt. He put his hands up like he was backing off. “I mean no harm. I just wanted to say you can drop the wager with Preston. You don’t need to keep going with it.”

I was still a little out of breath. “Is that all you wanted to say?”

“With the Skyhawk Syndicate gone, the Hanovers have lost their backup. I know the Cyclone Pack’s Alpha. One word from me and the Hanovers will be doomed. Preston won’t dare mess with you again.”

I got what he meant. That made me feel a little more at ease.

After a second, I looked at him and replied calmly, “You underestimate me. Do you think I can’t win?”

“I’m just worried-”

“Don’t

say

that.”

I didn’t let him finish. “Go worry about someone else. I don’t need it.

“Also, I don’t jump into anything unless I’m sure I’ll come out on top. Just wait and sec. Once I get my hands on a top–grade gem, I’ll turn it into jewelry for you as thanks.”

“I don’t need it.”

“You’re taking it,” I said firmly. “That’s all I’ve got to give. Nothing more.”

I would never let myself have feelings for anyone but Benjamin.

Even if Hera’s feelings weren’t the same, she’d still never turn her back on her destined mate.

I left those words hanging and headed out to look for Humbert.

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