Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 24

Chapter 24 You Seem Terrified

Hayley

“Not feeling well?” Benjamin asked, his tone almost clinical.

Finished

Before I could reply, Ivana intervened, “Hayz might still be recovering. Perhaps you should take her home.”

Her underlying motive was clear–she was trying to par us off. I sighed inwardly, wondering what made her think Benjamin was a suitable match for me.

“Alright,” Benjamin agreed, without a hint of reluctance.

“Thank you,” I managed, forcing a smile as I glanced at his unyielding expression.

The situation was undeniably awkward. My aunt’s actions made it seem as though some divine force had. deemed Benjamin my destined mate, and failing to comply would result in dire consequences.

The driver took the front seat while Benjamin and I sat in the back.

Instinctively, I edged away, trying to create some space.

Benjamin noticed and frowned. “Are you afraid of me?

I laughed awkwardly. “No, I just didn’t want you to sit on my clothes.”

rare and unsettling sight. “Is that

a smile?

caught me off guard, making him seem almost

coughed, trying to shift my focus away

sign flash past

Forgetting Ranin

beside me, I blurted, “Stop here, I want to get some

the driver. “Turn around and stop at the snack

in front of an old

long.” I said, leaping out of the car and heading straight for the shop.

I’ll have this, this… and this… I ordered enthusiastically, only to

you get out?”

problem?” Benjamin replied, his tone

brow and paid. “Shopkee,

Wed, Jan 1

You Seem

one’s for you,” I said, offering Benjamin

a

#Finished

just thank you for hosting my aunt for dinner. If you think it’s too cheap, I can treat you to a proper meal next time.”

glanced at the food, took it, and said, “Spare me.”

the rich flavors. The best meals often came from the most unexpected

icy demeanor softening a fraction. He then turned to the

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