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.

of the Shadow Pack, I had my

finally stirred awake,

quickly refreshed myself, dressed, and made my way downstairs, where Lfound Benjamin lounging on the sofa, completely absorbed in his

up at me, his demeanor calm as if the previous night had

a rush of memories from

your help,”

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

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outrageous?

an urge to snap at him.

words

me with a thoughtful

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

“You can pack now. We’ll leave in

my heel and went

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the drive to the airport, I maintained a stony silence with him, purposefully keeping my distance

Benjamin instructed the driver to drop me off at home

soon as I entered the house, Grandpa Southwell was waiting for me with

I did well,” I

Southwell chuckled. “I knew you’d ace it! By the way, why

to mention Benjamin, so I

bothering you, has he? If he does, just

Grandpa Southwell, I’m a bit tired, so I’m going to rest in

goodbye to Grandpa Southwell, I headed upstairs.

I opened my laptop and logged into the