Chapter 138 A Minor Role

Hayley’s POV:

Finished

I quickly said, “I just remembered I forgot something. How about you not driving me to school today? I can go on my own.”

But before I could finish my sentence, Benjamin was already walking toward me. His tall frame loomed. over mine, radiating that commanding alpha presence making me feel even smaller in comparison.

“I’ll wait here.” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

A wave of unexpected emotions surged through me–alesire to speak, battling with the frantic pounding of my heart in Benjamin’s presence. Overwhelmed, I turned and fled up the stairs, seeking refuge from the intensity of the moment.

With a sharp “click, I closed my bedroom door, pressing a hand to my racing heart. Inside, my emotions were already in turmoil, and once again, that urge to let Hera draw closer to him surged within me.

When I came back downstairs, I avoided looking at Benjamin entirely, walking past him briskly, “Let’s go. I’m going to be late.

Benjamin glanced at me, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He followed me out without another word.

Once we were in the car, I leaned back against the seat, pretending to nap. But I think my fluttering eyelids. must have given me away because Benjamin saw right through my act. He asked, deliberately, “Did you not sleep well last night?”

I opened my eyes instinctively, turning to look out the window to hide my face. “No, I slept. fine,” I replied, trying to sound casual.

rearview mirror but

car to come to a complete stop before I opened the door and hurried out.

background noise as I reached my classroom. Determined to banish the confusing emotions

classmate stopped me in

to see Thomas standing casually by the corridor.

greeted

out a small sigh of relief and asked, “What are you

“Can’t I come to see you

asked, “Is there something you

around and suggested, “Alpha, why don’t we

1/2

A Minor

Finished.

International Racing Championship is

without a trace. There’s been no mention of you in the racing world since. This year, though,

I came to see if you’d be interested

is starting soon? When? felt a

contender this year–some hotshot called Silverfang, one of the

thoughtfully. Maybe a trip to France would give me some space

also think carefully about whether to reveal my true scent to Benjamin, to

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