Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 Apologize 

Hayley’s POV: 

The unexpected guest was none other than Madeline he walked over and, in a fake sweet tone, congratulated me. “Congrats, Hayley, on winning the International Tennis Open” 

The moment I caught her scent, my wolf, Hera, immediately grew agitated. 

“I don’t like the smell of this woman,” Hera bluntly told inc. 

I calmed Hera down and looked up at Madeline, replying politely. “Thanks.” 

Madeline smiled and then casually sat down next to me “I think I understand what you’re doing. You might be a member of the Shadow Pack’s ruling family, but at the end of the day, you’re still just an Omega. You’re lucky Grandpa took a liking to you, but let’s be real–you don’t have what it takes to marry our Midnight Pack’s Alpha and become Luna. That’s why you’re desperately trying to win tournaments and become a sports star. It’s your only option, isn’t it? 

Her mocking tone didn’t bother me in the slightest. I just found her ridiculous. I wondered what her reaction would be once my true identity was revealed. 

Seeing that I didn’t respond, Madeline kept at it. “If I were you, I’d stop wasting my time on tennis to get attention. Why not find a good plastic surgeon instead?” She sneered, her words dripping with malice. 

“Madeline,” I said, keeping my voice calm but firm, “what you just said was rude and disrespectful, like someone who didn’t grow up with proper manners. It doesn’t suit your status as a Beta. Do you really believe a pretty face is the best way to open doors? I’m sorry, but our views on life are very different, and don’t see a point in continuing this conversation.” 

With that, I stood up to leave, but she grabbed my arm, pulling me back. 

“Hayley, don’t think you can act all high and mighty just because Grandpa dotes on you. If you’re not careful, I could ruin your reputation in no time,” she threatened. 

I looked at her warily. “What are you trying to do?” 

Madeline glanced around, then flashed me a smug, taunting smile. Suddenly, she yanked on my arm an threw herself backward. I instinctively reached out to grab her, but my hand missed. 

All I heard was a loud splash–Madeline had fallen into the pool. 

“Help! Someone, please help me!” Madeline thrashed around in the water, screaming for help. 

Before I could process what was happening, a figure rushed past me, tore off his jacket, and jumped int the pool, pulling Madeline out. 

“Hayley, I’ve never done anything to you! Why did you push me?” Madeline demanded angrily as soon she was out of the water. 

The man who saved her, Christopher, said nothing at first, but he draped his jacket over her shoulders: glared at me with cold eyes. “Apologize!” he commanded. 

1–oted completely ignoring Christopher. Instead, I turned my gaze to Madeline and called her out. 

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Chapter 44 Apologize 

However, Madeline dropped her head and instantly staged crying, playing the victim. 

“Apologizel Christopher grabbed my wrist, his voice hard and demanding 

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I met his eyes, stubbornly refusing. “I didn’t do anything wrong. Why should I apologize? And do you really believe that, as a Beta, she doesn’t have enough reflexes to dodge a simple fall? Come on.” 

“My wolf has been in a dormant state lately, so my relles have been slow, Madeline explained in a pitiful voice, clinging to Christopher’s arm for sympathy. “It’s ne, though… I’m sure she didn’t mean it.” 

“No, Madeline, this isn’t fine,” Christopher insisted, still focused on me. “Hayley, this is your last chance. Apologize!” He used his high–ranked wolf status to pressure me, his command laced with authority.