Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 17: It Won’t End So Easily

Hayley’s POV

Thankfully, I successfully sent the call for help. My Beta, Thomas, was smart and capable, which eased my worries a bit.

Eloise roughly yanked off my blindfold and said, “Before you die, I want you to see who you shouldn’t mess with!”

I glared at her, tasting the tang of blood in my mouth. I felt uneasy with every word I spoke. “Ms. Scott, you’re quite bold to kidnap me!”

“I can’t understand why you hate me so much,” I deliberately said, trying to buy some time.

Eloise sneered. “Don’t play dumb, Hayley. You manipulated the tennis match to steal my championship, and now you’re cozying up to Henry! How dare you act like you don’t know why I’m angry!”

“What proof do you have to say the match was manipulated?”

“Oh, that’s right, you didn’t even make it to the finals. Even if I did take it from you, it wouldn’t be your championship to begin with! Besides, only you would treasure this championship. I don’t even want it!” I smiled mockingly.

Eloise was furious, feeling humiliated. She kicked me and was about to slap me again.

Just then, there was a loud crash as the door was kicked open with force. Eloise turned around in fear.

In the dim light, two tall and striking figures stepped inside. I focused and realized it was Henry and Benjamin.

The man beside Eloise rushed forward to stop them. “Who are you?”

Henry rushed forward, knocking the man to the ground, while Benjamin remained quiet, pushed Eloise away, and came to me.

The slap Eloise had given me left my cheeks stinging. Curled up in the corner, I shook uncontrollably.

Seeing me in this state, Henry glared at Eloise. “Eloise, look at what you’ve done!”

“Henry, I—”

He cut her off. “I don’t want to hear your excuses!”

Benjamin approached me, took off his coat, wrapped me in it, and held me gently. “Don’t be scared. It’s okay now. You’re safe,” he said soothingly.

He then turned his cold gaze to Eloise. “I don’t need to know the details of what happened between you and Henry. But since you hurt someone connected to the Southwells, I won’t let you get away with it!”

“I haven’t taken on the position yet, so I can’t act against her directly at this moment. But don’t worry, I’ll give you an explanation for this matter.” Then, he carried me away.

Henry, still fuming, landed a few more punches on the man before announcing the man’s expulsion from the Midnight Pack and following us out.

As Benjamin carried me away, I glanced back at Eloise, who was frozen on the floor, desperately calling someone on her phone.

I couldn’t shake the feeling that this situation wasn’t going to end.

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