Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 107 Catch the Thief

Benjamin’s POV:

I couldn’t help but laugh at her surprised reaction and asked, “What do you think I want?”

Selena blinked at me, clearly taken aback.

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Noticing her cautious demeanor, 1 decided to get straight to the point. “I can teach you about rock betting, but in return, I’d like you to teach me the Mornant language.”

Her eyes brightened. “Is that all?”

I nodded knowingly, and a lovely smile spread across her face. “That sounds easy. I’m totally up for it.

“It’s much better than paying you!”

I agreed with a grin. “So, let’s meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for lessons until I’m fluent.”

She looked a bit startled and fell silent for a moment, her expression revealing her surprise.

I could tell she was flustered. Ever since I first spotted her at the airport, something about her had stirred my instincts.

That feeling had only ever happened with one woman–Hayley.

If Selena truly was Hayley, I needed to keep her close and figure out what she was up to.

“Is there an issue?” I asked, pretending not to know.

Selena quickly replied, “What if I have other commitments? You can adjust the schedule, but let’s limit it to twice a day at most, and I prefer online lessons–no in–person meetings.”

I accepted her terms without hesitation. “That works for me, but each session should last at least an hour.”

Once we reached an agreement, Selena excitedly suggested, “Now that we’ve sorted that out, how about. you teach me about rock betting right now? We’re already here, so why not take advantage of the

moment?”

and answered, “Not today. Let’s stay another day

tomorrow.

she had something to say. She hesitated for a moment

pause, she asked, “So, what should we

eyebrow, feeling a bit suspicious. “Aren’t you hungry?”

fantastic food street nearby. Let me take

her to the food street she

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Hayley’s POV:

Benjamin into a

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eating?” 1 asked, noticing him frowning at the menu. I suggested a few local favorites. “Shrimp scampi, kebab,

replied, “Let’s go with

1

hesitated, saying. “Acxia’s lohikeitto is known for its spiciness. Do you

of

can. Let’s give it a try.

lohikeitto spot and

friendly, leading us to a private

eating?” I asked while holding

menu. I can check

“Okay.”

my surprise, we both ended up ordering the exact same four

I looked up

equally astonished. “I didn’t expect

because I had been living with him at the Southwells for a long time and was familiar with his preferences, so I ordered

embarrassed, I mumbled, “Yeah, it’s quite a

arrived, and we