Chapter 497: Breaking the Engagement

Benjamin’s POV:

I didn’t need Naar’s reminder about Grandpa’s passing; my mother’s relentless attitude was wearing down my patience. “I know about Grandpa’s passing. You don’t need to keep reminding me,” I said curtly. Then, without holding back, I questioned her directly. “But what right do you have to decide that Vivian will be my mate?”

My mother spoke with self-righteous conviction. “She’s a high-ranking Beta with a strong family background and exceptional abilities. She’s far more qualified to be the Luna of the Midnight Pack than Omega Hayley!”

My patience snapped, and my voice grew harsher. “Mom, Hayley and I are already engaged! Everyone in the Midnight Pack knows about it. If I cancel the engagement now, what kind of Alpha would they think I am?”

“You haven’t officially announced her as your Luna yet. Why can’t an engagement be called off? I’ve never liked her, and the more I’ve gotten to know her, the more I can’t stand her!”

She crossed her arms and insisted, “I’m here to make one thing clear. It’s either her or me. If she doesn’t leave, I will.”

“Do you really have to take it this far?” I asked her bitterly, frustration clear in my voice.

She sighed. “I’m not the one pushing things this far—you are. I’m your mother, Benjamin. Your father has always been weak. If not, your grandfather wouldn’t have bypassed him to make you the Alpha. As your mother, I can’t stand by and watch you marry someone unworthy of you. If you insist on choosing Hayley as your Luna, I will make sure she’s driven out—or worse, I’ll make her disappear.”

Her words hit me like a thunderbolt. Fury exploded within me, and my wolf surged forward in rage. I bared my sharp fangs at her, growling a warning. “Don’t you dare!”

She looked hurt, but her resolve didn’t falter. “Why not? If I turn Hayley into an outlaw wolf, what would you do? Kill me?”

“Then you’d be forcing me to my death,” I said, my voice low and trembling with anger.

She fell silent for a moment before saying again, “If you don’t want to see me take things that far, then break it off with her while you still can. Otherwise, you’ll have to deal with the consequences.”

With that, she turned and walked away. I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails bit into my palms as I struggled to suppress my fury.

Chapter 497: Breaking the Engagement

I was browsing online and handling Shadow Pack affairs when Odessa suddenly barged in. She walked straight into my dorm room and boldly chased out the other students.

“Mrs. Southwell, there’s no need to take your dissatisfaction with me out on others. If you have something to say, we can step outside,” I said, glaring at her.

“Hayley, drop the act. I’ve made myself perfectly clear: I do not approve of your engagement to Benjamin. Break it off with him immediately. You’ve caused enough trouble for Ben and the Southwells. If you become Benjamin’s Luna, the Midnight Pack’s future is doomed.”

She clutched her Chanel handbag and walked toward me with an air of superiority. As she moved closer, the disdain in her eyes became impossible to miss. It was obvious Odessa didn’t just dislike me—she loathed me. Judging by her demeanor, she had likely confronted Benjamin first and decided to come after me after failing to sway him.

I met her gaze as I replied calmly, “Mrs. Southwell, let me remind you of one thing. Unless the Moon Goddess has chosen someone’s destined mate, everyone of us has the freedom to choose our own. Benjamin is not your pet, nor is he your personal property. He is the Alpha of the Midnight Pack. You have no right to make any decisions on his behalf!”