Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

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.”

unsettling sight. “Is that so?”

that a

off guard, making him seem almost

to shift my focus away

familiar sign

Forgetting Ranin

me, I blurted, “Stop here, I want

instructed the driver. “Turn around and stop

parked in

of the car and heading straight for the shop.

ordered enthusiastically, only

out?” I

problem?” Benjamin replied, his tone

I wiped my brow and paid. “Shopkee,

Jan

You

I said, offering Benjamin his share

a

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for hosting my aunt for dinner. If you think it’s too cheap,

glanced at the food, took it,

into my food, savoring the rich flavors. The best meals often

softening a fraction. He then turned to