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.

at me through the rearview mirror but didn’t

I didn’t even wait for the car to come to a complete stop before I opened the door and

noise as I reached my classroom. Determined to

after the second class, a classmate stopped me in the hallway. “Hayley, someone’s looking for

I followed him, only to see Thomas

Thomas greeted me with

small sigh of relief and asked, “What

grinned, coming closer. “Can’t I come to see you for no reason?”

look and asked, “Is there something

suggested, “Alpha, why don’t we

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138 A

Finished.

annual France Cup International Racing Championship is coming up. Do you want to go watch it

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 new

if you’d be interested in

is starting soon?

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

pressed my lips together thoughtfully. Maybe a trip to France would give me some space from Benjamin,

reveal my true scent to