Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mater

Chapter 96 Why Did You Shove Him Away?!

Hayley’s POV:

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I stared in shock, my eyes widening at the sight of Benjamin’s face hovering so close to mine. His unique scent engulfed me, and a wave of panic crashed over me. With a burst of strength, I pushed him away. “Benjamin, what are you doing?”

Hera, my inner voice, cried out from within. “Why did you shove him away?!”

Ignoring her, I shot a glare at the drunken, dazed Benjamin. That kiss had been entirely meaningless–a reckless act from a drunken fool.

I quickly wiped my mouth and scrambled to my feet, not daring to look back at Benjamin as I stormed off toward the bedroom. Once I stood in front of the mirror, I gasped in disbelief. “What just happened?!

“My first kiss! Just like that, it’s ruined! And I haven’t even found my true destined mate yet!” I stared at my reflection, feeling utterly defeated, desperate to scrub my lips clean over and over again.

I continued wiping until my lips turned red and sore, yet I couldn’t bring myself to stop.

Time slipped away until I finally took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. “It’s okay, Hayley. Just forget about what happened. Pretend it never took place.”

I instinctively attempted to hypnotize myself, but the images of that kiss flooded my mind, pushing me closer to a breakdown. “What was that all about?!”

I couldn’t concern myself with Benjamin any longer, leaving him to sleep on the floor.

Later that night, guilt gnawed at me, prompting me to check on him. I found Benjamin still sprawled out. and my conscience compelled me to act. Summoning all my strength, I dragged him back to the bedroom.

As always, Hera buzzed with excitement at his presence practically begging me to get closer. Yet, I resisted, determined to keep her at bay.

I refused to allow myself to become close to him just because Hera recognized him as my destined mate.

the Shadow Pack, I had my pride to

stirred awake, I glanced

where Lfound Benjamin lounging on the sofa, completely absorbed in his

me, his demeanor calm as if

of memories from last night and irritation

got drunk last night. Thanks for your help,” he said when I

fierce glare. “Oh, you remember that? Do you have any

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Why Did You Shove Him

outrageous?

snap at him. Of course, he

words and responded coldly,

studied me with a

are we heading back?” I wanted to avoid any further discussion about

can pack

turned on my heel and went back

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afternoon, during the drive to the airport, I maintained a stony silence with him, purposefully keeping my distance and disregarding Hera’s growing dissatisfaction.

Pack, Benjamin instructed the driver to

with concern etched on

did well,”

the way, why are you back alone?

so I

mood, Grandpa Southwell asked with curiosity. “Hayz, Ben hasn’t been bothering you, has he? If he does, just tell me, and I’ll have your

my head. “No… I’m fine! Grandpa Southwell, I’m a bit tired, so I’m

to Grandpa Southwell, I

opened my laptop and logged into the account I had used to assist Benjamin with translations.