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 Alpha of the Shadow Pack, I had my pride

stirred awake, I glanced at my phone–11 AM!

Lfound Benjamin lounging on

asked, glancing up at me, his demeanor calm as if the previous night had never

voice triggered a rush of memories from last night and irritation surged through

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

you remember that? Do you have any idea how hard I worked

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outrageous?

I felt an urge to snap at him. Of course,

swallowed my words and responded coldly,

with

wanted to avoid any further discussion about the previous

off his thoughts. “You can

heel and went back

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

to drop me off at home while he headed to

I entered the house, Grandpa Southwell was waiting for me with concern etched on his face. “Hayz, how did the

I did

you’d ace it! By the way, why are you back

I simply replied, “He went

with curiosity. “Hayz, Ben hasn’t been bothering you,

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

to Grandpa Southwell, I headed upstairs.

in my room, I opened my laptop and logged into the account