Chapter 669: Officially Becoming Your Luna
Hayley’s POV:
Vivian didn’t get angry when I exposed her. Instead, she stepped forward, clutching Benjamin’s sleeve. “Ben, you know I love you. I promise that after I officially become your Luna, everything belonging to the Jaggeds will be yours. With my father’s support, you could become the Alpha King of this entire continent if you wanted to!”
Before Benjamin or I could respond, Claudio appeared, his expression dripping with mockery. “Tsk tsk, how touching!” His eyes swept over Vivian. Then, with feigned horror, he added, “Miss, do you realize that you’re sick?”
“You’re the one who’s sick!” Vivian snapped, her temper flaring as she practically shouted.
Realizing she’d lost control, she quickly glanced at Benjamin before forcing herself into silence.
Claudio shook his head, as if genuinely concerned. “I’m serious. Haven’t you noticed? Your complexion has been looking worse lately. You walk like you’re floating, and you’re constantly thirsty, aren’t you?”
Vivian’s hand instinctively rose to her throat.
“Aha! There it is!” Claudio snapped his fingers. “You are terminally ill!”
I watched Claudio’s theatrics with amusement, my gaze flickering back to Vivian with interest. “You’re spouting nonsense!” she shot back, her voice firm with righteous indignation. “I get full health check-ups every year. There’s nothing wrong with me! Stop fear-mongering.”
“Fear-mongering?” Claudio smiled contemptuously. “Please, I have better things to do. I initially thought you were a young and rather talented high-ranking werewolf. I’d hate to see your life cut short before its time. So, I kindly remind you, since you don’t believe it, let it go. Anyway, in the end, it’s not me who will die.”
Claudio cast Vivian a long, meaningful look, then sighed dramatically, his face contorted with exaggerated pity. “Ah… what a shame!”
Vivian had been so sure of herself, but after his relentless antics, a flicker of uncertainty crossed her face. I caught the slight hitch in her breath, as if she were trying to reassure herself.
Then, she snapped. Her wolf-like eyes turned sharp as she pointed a finger at me accusingly. She practically snarled, “Hayley! You brought this guy here just to scare me, didn’t you?!”
“I see right through you. You think if you frighten me off, you can cling to Benjamin’s side forever. I tell you, you’re delusional!”
Her fury grew, radiating hostility. “You’re just an Omega! What right do you have to be Benjamin’s mate? How dare you force him to engage with you?! A worthless person like you shouldn’t even exist in this world!”
Despite her mad and aggressive demeanor, I felt strangely relaxed. I smiled disdainfully while calming Hera’s urge to attack Vivian.
“Vivian.” Benjamin’s voice cut through the air. He had been silent until now, but his tone was edged with authority. “Get lost now!”
Vivian’s expression looked hurt. “Why? On what grounds?!”
She was still struggling, her voice laced with desperation. “I came here to help you! How can you treat me like this?!”
“You brought this on yourself.” He turned to Tyrone and ordered, “What are you waiting for?”
“Yes!” Tyrone dipped his head respectfully before stepping forward. He halted beside Vivian and gestured toward the door. “Ms. Jagged, this way.”
“You’re crazy!” she hissed, her gaze burning with hatred as she turned back to me. “You bitch! Just wait, I won’t let you ruin him!”
“Tyrone!” Benjamin’s voice snapped like a whip.
Tyrone’s expression turned stern. He didn’t wait. His grip clamped around Vivian’s arm, and he effortlessly dragged her toward the door.
Despite her struggle, the difference in strength was undeniable. He was a top-tier Beta, and she was no match for him. Her feet stumbled as she was hauled across the floor.
Just as they neared the threshold, I finally spoke. “Wait.”