Chapter 448: Joining the CIA
Hayley’s POV:
“The CIA?” I was momentarily stunned. “Are you saying I could actually join the CIA?”
The instructor quickly responded, “If you pass our evaluations, it’s definitely possible. With your skills, I don’t see any issue with it.”
I nodded, processing the offer. However, I wasn’t particularly interested in joining the CIA.
“Thanks, but that’s not something I’m considering right now,” I replied, firmly turning it down.
The instructor looked a bit disappointed, but he respected my decision. “That’s alright. If you change your mind, don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
“Sure.”
Later, back at the dorm, Loretta approached me, eager to know what had happened. “So, what did the instructor want?”
I shrugged. “Not much. We just talked a bit.”
Loretta raised an eyebrow. “Do you think the instructor knew Kirsty before?”
I was taken aback. “Really? I didn’t notice.”
Loretta gave me a knowing look. “I think they might have known each other.”
“Well, it doesn’t really matter now,” I said, brushing it off. “You won today, so Kirsty won’t bother you anymore.”
She grinned and high-fived me. “Hayley, you’re my hero! Not only are you smart, but your physical strength is incredible too. You’re just as good as any Beta—maybe even better! You must’ve worked so hard to get here. I have so much to learn from you.”
I smiled without responding. Just then, my phone rang—it was Benjamin. He asked me to meet him on a street near the school.
Excited, I hurried over. With Hera’s help, I followed his scent and quickly tracked him down. I rushed toward him, my excitement overwhelming, and wrapped my arms around him.
“Sorry to keep you waiting!”
Benjamin gently returned my embrace, then reached up to ruffle my hair. “How was training? Anything interesting happen?”
I raised an eyebrow. “How did you know something happened? Did you have someone from the Midnight Pack keeping tabs on us?”
Benjamin chuckled but didn’t confirm or deny it. I quickly added, “It wasn’t a big deal. I had a match with a classmate and ended up winning.”
He smiled with approval. “Nice job! Well done!”
I grinned. “Honestly, it wasn’t as tough as I expected. At least, that’s how it felt to me.”
Just then, my gaze landed on Kirsty, standing across from us. She was staring at Benjamin with an intensity that made it obvious she was interested in him—like she wanted him right then and there. The possessiveness I felt for my destined mate stirred something deep inside me and Hera, who were both furious. She almost immediately tried to take control, ready to teach Kirsty a lesson.
I quickly calmed Hera, stepping in front of Benjamin to shield him from Kirsty’s gaze. “We shouldn’t stay here. Let’s go somewhere else,” I said firmly, taking Benjamin’s hand.
He followed my lead without hesitation, understanding immediately. With a smile, he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and nodded. “Alright!”
Kirsty’s POV:
Watching Hayley deliberately pull the tall, handsome man away only made me angrier. I had heard rumors about Hayley—that she wasn’t particularly attractive, that her grades were just average, and that her physical fitness was slightly better than most Omegas. How could someone like her deserve such an exceptional mate? That selfish Hayley—just as I was about to get a good look at the man, she snatched him away. She was clearly trying to irritate me!
I quickly followed, blocking her path, and mockingly called out, “Hayley, stop being so petty and insecure. Aren’t you going to introduce me to your mate?”