Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

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

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

faded into background noise as I reached my classroom. Determined to banish the confusing emotions swirling within me, I immersed myself in my studies.

class, a classmate stopped me in the hallway.

to see Thomas standing casually

Thomas greeted me with a

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

coming closer. “Can’t I come to see you

asked, “Is there

“Alpha, why don’t

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A Minor

Finished.

Cup International Racing Championship is coming up. Do

and set record that still hasn’t been broken. You made such a splash internationally, then disappeared without a trace. There’s been no mention of you in the racing world since. This year, though, I hear a

if you’d be interested in checking

the France Cup is starting soon? When? felt a

next week! Even though no one’s broken the record you set, there’s a new contender this year–some hotshot called Silverfang, one of the favorites to win. There are a few other up–and–coming racers with solid skills, too. It should be interesting.

to France would give me some space from Benjamin, enough time to sort

scent to Benjamin, to expose my identity, and choose him