Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 509: A Completely Different Person

Odessa’s POV:

“How long have I been unconscious? Didn’t they say Hayley was accused of being the culprit? How did she get released?”

Henry calmly answered my questions. “Mom, you’ve been out for three days. Hayley, locked up in a cell, surely didn’t have it as easy as us staying here by your side.”

“Speaking of which, we have to thank the eyewitness this time. If they hadn’t come forward, Hayley might really have been charged.”

Hearing that, I clenched my teeth in anger. I should’ve woken up earlier—then I could’ve stopped her from being released. Knowing Benjamin even went to pick her up only made my blood boil.

“It was just a few days in lockup. It’s not like she was gravely injured. What’s the big deal about picking her up?”

“Benjamin is like a completely different person.”

“Mom, maybe it’s you who’s changed,” Christopher interjected. “Hayley’s a good person. Even though she’s an Omega, she’s talented. And more importantly, she’s someone Ben loves. Picking a fight with her only makes him upset.”

His words stung, and in my anger, I accidentally tugged at my wound. The sharp pain made me gasp.

“Are you turning against me now?” I snapped at him loudly.

“Careful, Mom…” Christopher hurried over to support me.

“I don’t need your help!” Still seething, I impatiently pushed his hand away.

Tears welled in my eyes as I vented to my sons. “Back when our pack was at war, I risked my life to give birth to you all. And now? Now you all side with her and go against me. It hurts more than anything.”

“What’s so great about Hayley? She’s been full of secrets since the beginning—who knows what else she’s hiding? She has no respect for me, and yet all of you act blind!”

“Mark my words. She’s probably Johnny’s mistress!” I bitterly exposed her true colors.

Hayley’s POV:

As Grandpa and I approached the door, we overheard Odessa’s malicious accusations. Grandpa stopped in his tracks. The next moment, his fists were clenched tightly, and his face darkened with fury.

“As long as I’m still alive and part of the Midnight Pack, she can forget about becoming Luna.”

I bit my lip, struggling to suppress my rising anger. However, Grandpa had reached his limit, and he stormed into the room. His imposing figure towered over Odessa’s sickbed as his crimson wolf eyes glared down at her.

“Shut up!” he bellowed. “Do you think my granddaughter is so desperate that she has to cling to your son, Benjamin?”

Odessa recognized him instantly. When she noticed me, her face showed a moment of awkwardness, but she quickly regained her composure and spoke with feigned confidence.

“If that’s not the case, then prove it! Don’t just throw around empty words.”

Grandpa’s voice deepened. “As Benjamin’s mother, you lack even the most basic manners!”

Odessa smirked mockingly. “You flatter me. But no matter how rude I am, the Midnight Pack will always be stronger than the Shadow Pack. The Southwells naturally outrank the Carsons.”

“Hayley, as an Omega, should already be grateful that I didn’t make her bow before me. That’s enough respect for her!”

Her arrogant, belittling words pushed me to my breaking point. My inner wolf, Hera, growled restlessly, urging me to retaliate.

Grandpa scoffed. “Fine. If that’s how you feel, then from today onward, the alliance between our two packs is over! The engagement between Hayley and Benjamin has come to an end. From now on, the Carsons and the Southwells will have no further ties!”

“Bill, don’t act so rashly!” Benjamin rushed to intervene.

“There’s nothing more to say,” Grandfather cut him off firmly. “You Midnight wolves are so powerful. You don’t need Shadow Pack’s help. And your mother has made it clear—Hayley is not fit to be your Luna. So, don’t bother my granddaughter ever again!”

He turned to me with a sharp look. “Come on, Hayley. Let’s go back to the Shadow Pack and never return to this place.”

Without waiting for my response, he grabbed my hand and started walking away, his determination unshakable. Inside, Hera snarled. Her fury mirrored the ache in my heart as it felt like it was being torn apart.