Chapter 100: Ask You for a Favor

Hayley’s POV:

I immediately shook my head, keeping the truth hidden—that Benjamin was the destined mate chosen by Нега. My grandfather, seeing my reaction, wore a look of resignation but chose to remain silent.

As we made our way into the hall, Grandma emerged to greet us. “Hayz, is that you home again?”

I hurried over and wrapped my arms around her. “Grandma, I’ve missed you so much!”

She chuckled gently, tousling my hair, then glanced past me and asked, “Did you come back by yourself?”

I nodded. “Yes, Grandma.”

Her demeanor shifted to one of seriousness, and a frown creased her brow. “None of those Southwell brothers have caught your interest?”

I quickly took her arm. “Grandma, I’m the Alpha of the Shadow Pack. Of course, I want to find the best partner. I’ve only been around the Southwells for less than a year; I need time to find the right one.”

She regarded me thoughtfully, as if recalling something. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. “My dear child, you lost your parents far too soon. Your Aunt Ivana is still single, without any children. Your grandpa and I are growing older. You’re our only granddaughter, and all we wish for is to see you find your true mate and live a joyful life together.”

“We truly long to witness your wedding; it’s just that we fear we might not be here long enough to see it.”

Her words struck me like a bolt, filling my heart with sorrow. Having lost my parents at such a young age, I was raised by my grandparents. Their only desire was for me to discover my fated mate and lead a fulfilling life. Now that I had found him, I doubted he could ever love me. I would never forget his warning about not choosing him as my mate.

However, reflecting on Grandma’s heartfelt words, I thought that maybe I could at least try for her sake.

“Grandma, please don’t be upset. I’ll do my best, so you won’t have to worry about me.”

She responded earnestly, “You’d better mean it! Next time you come home, you must bring your future husband for me to meet.”

I suddenly felt as if I’d fallen into a trap, but since I had already made a commitment, I could only agree. “Okay, I’ll give it my best shot.”

Her face lit up with a smile, dispelling any hint of disappointment. “Come here. Let me see if you’ve grown taller or put on some weight.”

I was speechless. I was acutely aware that I had walked into a trap, yet…it didn’t bother me at all.

After sharing a meal with my grandparents, I finally made my way up to the third floor and entered my bedroom. The moment I opened the door, a large poster caught my attention, emblazoned at the bottom with a prominent word—“Harmony.”

I raised my gaze and felt a surge of emotions as I took in the poster. Quickly, I redirected my attention to the room, which was just as I had left it—immaculately clean.

I headed straight to the storage closet, opening the door to find it stuffed with digital albums and posters. I rummaged through until I located the limited edition album I had released.

“Christine really loves it, so I should grab a few copies for her. And it seems Irving likes it too, so I’ll pick up a couple for him as well,” I mumbled to myself while sorting through the albums, then grabbed a marker to sign my name, “Harmony,” before heading out.

“Hayz!” I heard my grandmother call from outside the door. “Come in,” I replied. I set the albums down and asked, “Grandma, what brings you here?”

She entered, holding a beautiful gemstone necklace that had been passed down through our family. “Hayz, you must take care of yourself out there. Your safety is what matters most.”

With that, she gently placed the necklace around my neck. “Your grandfather and I are getting older. We can’t be sure how much longer we have, and you’re the one we worry about the most. Even though you’ve been the Alpha of the Shadow Pack for years after inheriting the position from your grandpa, to me, you’re still my little girl who needs love and protection.”

I threw my arms around her. “Grandma, I promise to take good care of myself. As the Alpha, even in the Midnight Pack, no one can harm me. Please don’t worry too much, and take care of your health too.”

She gently patted my head, her expression turning serious. “Alright, I’m wise enough to look after myself. But I actually came to ask you for a favor.”