Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 500: Would You Leave With Me?
Hayley’s POV:
Hera’s intense disdain for Irving kept me on edge. I knew his fragile and sorrowful demeanor was likely just an act. I glanced discreetly toward the restaurant’s entrance—Benjamin wasn’t here yet. If I let Irving leave now, it would be nearly impossible to catch him later. As a rogue wolf, he would be beyond the control of any pack.
I stayed silent, sat back down, and pulled out my phone to text Benjamin, asking where he was. Suddenly, Irving’s crimson wolf eyes gleamed dangerously. He stared at me and asked, “Hayley, I’ll ask you one last time—would you leave with me?”
His question made me impatient, and I snapped, “You still don’t get it, do you? I’ll only ever be with my destined mate. I’ve only ever seen you as a friend from the beginning. If you’re willing to admit your mistakes, I can stay friends with you. But just friends. Nothing more.”
My words made Irving clench his jaw tightly. The veins on his forehead bulged with frustration as if he wanted to tear me apart. After a long silence, he finally regained his composure. “Fine. I won’t push you anymore. Just drink the coffee. Once you finish this cup, who knows when we’ll have another chance like this?”
Without thinking, I lifted the cup to my lips. “Don’t drink it!” Hera’s warning voice suddenly rang in my mind. I instantly pulled the cup away and glared at Irving suspiciously. “Did you tamper with this?”
Irving let out an eerie smile, then lunged forward, trying to force the coffee into my mouth. I clamped my lips shut, ready to reveal my identity as an Alpha and let Hera take over. Just then, I remembered something. With one hand wrestling against Irving, I quickly rummaged through my bag with the other. A moment later, my fingers wrapped around the cool, sharp surface of a tranquilizer dart. Without hesitation, I pulled it out and jabbed it straight into Irving’s thigh.
“Ah!” Irving howled in pain and released me. His eyes burned with fury as he glared at me, his sharp wolf teeth bared. Hiding the dart behind my back, I stood ready to defend myself.
I knew this meeting wouldn’t go smoothly. Thankfully, I’d kept the tranquilizer dart on me—it turned out to be a lifesaver. I didn’t need to reveal Hera’s presence or my Alpha status. What I hadn’t anticipated, however, was that Irving would roar in anger, resisting the effects of the tranquilizer. Suddenly, he transformed into his wolf form and lunged at me!
At that critical moment, I was about to let Hera take control of my body when the restaurant door burst open with a loud bang. Benjamin stood in the doorway, radiating the overwhelming presence of an Alpha. “Irving! Stand down!” He bellowed, his voice echoing through the room as he rushed toward us.
Irving looked from Benjamin to me, then back to Benjamin. In the end, he released me and fled. “Are you okay?” Benjamin didn’t bother chasing after Irving. His full attention was on me.
“I’m fine,” I assured him, shaking my head. I tossed the tranquilizer dart onto the table and grabbed a napkin to wipe off the coffee that had spilled on me. “It’s just a little coffee. Nothing serious.”
Benjamin breathed a sigh of relief. Picking up the slender dart, he asked, “What’s this?”
“My secret weapon,” I explained. “I made the tranquilizer myself, but it’s not strong enough. If you hadn’t arrived when you did, I might’ve been in trouble. I guess I’ll need to refine it further.”
Benjamin’s expression grew serious. “From now on, no more acting alone.”
“I just wanted to help,” I said earnestly. “Irving’s thinking is extreme, and I was worried he might come after you.”
Benjamin frowned, his voice laced with exasperation. “You’re worried about him hurting me, an Alpha, but as an Omega, you’re not afraid he’d hurt you even more easily?”
“You know him better than I do since he’s your brother. But I’m pretty smart too. See? I didn’t drink a single sip of that coffee. I spilled it all.” I tried to sound lighthearted.
Benjamin stared at me for a few seconds before suddenly pulling me into a hug. “What’s wrong?” I asked, feeling like I was comforting an oversized, clingy dog.