Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 41 Try to Avoid Him

Hayley’s POV

#Finished

“Get lost!” A deep, authoritative voice thundered through the room. The men scrambled off the floor, tripping over themselves as they rushed out.

“You two okay?” The voice was low and magnetic. I snapped back to my senses and found myself staring at an unfamiliar man, another Alpha like me. I shook my head instinctively. “Thanks.”

The man smirked. “No problem. Is she alright?”

I paused, glancing at Ivana in my arms. Wait–did this guy know her? No, that look in his eyes was something else

Clearing my throat, I asked, “Uh… who are you?”

The man didn’t answer. Instead, he slipped Ivana out of my arms, scooping her up effortlessly. I wanted to stop him, but Ivana, even in her drunken state, gave me a knowing wink. I got the message–she was fine with going with him.

Take good care of Aunt Ivana,” I said, still a bit unsure.

The man glanced back at me with a confident smirk. “I know, little niece.”

The way he casually threw out “little niece” made it crystal clear–he was staking his claim, declaring his connection. As I watched them leave, I couldn’t help but wonder–was this my future uncle?

time. It was getting late, and I needed to head home. But just as I reached the door,

here? Hera, my wolf, stirred excitedly

top

ger

me carefully, and for a second, I

a coincidence, running into you here,” I said, keeping my voice calm. Benjamin nodded. “Yeah. Want to

Hera wasn’t happy and began arguing with me, “Hey!

Hera to shut it. My gut told me something was off about Benjamin tonight. He seemed dangerous, and it was probably best to

home,” Benjamin

“Grandpa said it’s our duty as brothers to look after you. You wouldn’t want me to disappoint him, would you?”

no room to refuse, so I reluctantly agreed.

I rolled down the window to let the cold air wake me up. It helped

bit.

1/2

16.10 Wed

to

me every now and then

Funched

feeling that the longer I spent around him, the easier it would be for him to figure out my secrets. Like me, Benjamin was an

up my mind–I needed to avoid him as much

now on.