Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 140 You’ve Worked Hard

Hayley’s POV:

I looked over at her and smiled warmly. “Tello, Aunt Ta.”

Once Tara realized it was truly me, she transformed excitedly into a gentle she–wolf and trotted over, nuzzling her furry head into my embrace. “Alpha, it really is you! You’re finally back!”

Her voice was full of emotion, and after a moment, she shifted back to human form.

“For three years, I’ve been waiting every day, hoping you’d return. And now you’re here! I’m so happy. I don’t even know what to say!”

“How have you all been?” I asked. Tara nodded eagerly. Good! We’re all doing well! Your great–aunt has been asking about you constantly, and Uncle Josh is also doing well… Oh, and Loki just had a litter of puppies–they’re nearly a month old now. Come on, let’s go inside the manor, and I’ll tell you everything.

Tara and I walked arm–in–arm down the path through he manor grounds. As we passed, the staff noticed me and came forward, each one bowing and offering to carry my bags.

“Alpha!”

“Alpha, you’re back!”

One after another, they greeted me warinly, and I returned each greeting with a smile.

Just then, a small white dog came bounding up, wagging its tail happily. I knelt down, grinning, and petted its head. “Loki, you’ve grown so much!”

a smile and said, “Alpha, I’ve been cleaning your room every day, and the sheets are

Aunt Tara.

Tara, when we’re in the manor, please don’t call me ‘Alpha‘

went off to the kitchen.

little dog and headed up the stairs to my room. As soon as we got

it wide. Outside was a breathtaking lavender field, stretching to the horizon, just as it was in my memories. I took a deep breath, inhaling the familiar scent, and even Hera

the scent of lavender–but it was nothing compared to her infatuation with

thinking about him again?

Benjamin’s POV:

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140 You’ve Worked

Mr. Josh.

Finished

double–checked the address in my hand. It was correct, so I pressed the doorbell.

door, and seeing my unfamiliar face, she asked politely, “Sir, whom are you here

to see?

replied in fluent Francette, “Is this Mr.

question, her eyes lit up with recognition, and she bowed respectfully, “You must be

nodded, and the maid led me inside.

onto the carriage,” she said with a courteous gesture. Confused, I asked, “Where exactly are

“Mr. Josh instructed us to bring you somewhere if you arrived. You’ll understand when get there.”