Chapter 98: Have You Fallen for Her?
Irving’s POV:
I noticed something was amiss with Hayley; her face had lost its usual color. I quickly said, “It’s probably just a glitch with the elevator. Let me call the housekeeper.” As I reached for my phone, I realized there was no signal.
Hayley looked completely overwhelmed, sweat beading on her forehead as her body trembled. I almost mentioned her Omega fragility, but then her breathing became rapid, and she suddenly collapsed to the floor. I crouched beside her, trying to support her. “What’s wrong? Are you alright?”
Her teeth chattered in response. It dawned on me. “You’re not claustrophobic, are you?” She seemed disoriented, struggling for breath, and I knew this was serious. Without hesitation, I shifted into my wolf form and forcefully pried the elevator doors open.
“Mr. Irving, are you okay?” The house staff hurried over, drawn by the noise. I glanced at Hayley, still lying on the floor, and shouted, “Get a doctor—now!” The staff sprang into action, some dialing for medical help while others contacted the elevator repair team. At that moment, I heard a familiar voice calling out, “Alpha!” It was Benjamin as he rushed in.
He quickly assessed the situation and moved past me without acknowledging my presence. Without a moment’s pause, he scooped Hayley up and took her upstairs. I watched him go, my expression darkening and my hands clenching at my sides. I followed closely, feeling my anger simmer just below the surface.
In the master bedroom, Benjamin gently laid Hayley on the bed, his demeanor almost affectionate. I was taken aback. Wasn’t he one of those who thought she was plain, just another Omega? After all, I was the only one who truly appreciated her beauty. It baffled me that someone like Benjamin, so high and mighty, was now showing concern for an Omega like Hayley in this state.
I lingered in the doorway, scrutinizing his every action. Benjamin called out her name repeatedly, but she remained unresponsive, her hand twitching involuntarily. Wordlessly, he grasped her hand tightly, holding on until the doctor arrived.
“Quick, see what’s wrong with her!” The doctor rushed in to examine Hayley while Benjamin stepped back into the hallway. When he caught sight of me, his expression hardened, and he confronted me angrily, “What did you do to her?”
I stayed quiet as Benjamin unleashed a barrage of accusations. “As the Alpha of Midnight Pack, I’m…” His words were a clear threat. I shrugged it off, replying, “You care for her that much, huh? Have you fallen for her?”
A smirk appeared on my face. “Honestly, a woman like her, so ordinary, can’t possibly be your cup of tea, can she? And she’s an Omega. Are you seriously thinking of making her your Luna? Are you prepared to endure the mockery of the entire pack for her?”
He didn’t respond, and my grin grew wider as I stepped closer. “Don’t think I’m oblivious to your intentions. Perhaps our goals align more than you realize. So let’s keep our mouths shut and let our actions do the talking.”
“And don’t think that just because you’ve inherited the Alpha title, you can boss us around. I’ll remind you that the true leader of Midnight Pack is still alive—Grandpa isn’t dead yet!”
After I spoke, Benjamin regarded me with a cold stare. “You can’t hide your true nature forever.” I scoffed, ignoring his words as I turned and left. He was aware of my plans against Hayley. I wondered how far he would go to protect her. It seemed the days ahead would hold a lot of intrigue.