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?”

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

tomorrow.

to say. She hesitated for a moment before deciding to

asked, “So, what should we do now? Should we head back?”

eyebrow, feeling a bit suspicious. “Aren’t

fantastic food street nearby. Let me take

to the food street she had mentioned.

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107 Catch the

Hayley’s POV:

guided Benjamin into a restaurant.

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local favorites. “Shrimp scampi, kebab, lohikeitto, and grilled meat are all

replied, “Let’s go with lohikeitto,

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“Acxia’s lohikeitto is known for its spiciness. Do you think you can

of

Let’s give it

out my phone to locate the nearest lohikeitto spot

leading us to a private room on

enjoy eating?” I asked while

I can check it

“Okay.”

ordering the exact same four

I looked up

didn’t expect our tastes to match so perfectly

a long

embarrassed, I mumbled, “Yeah,

arrived, and