Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 141 Meeting Again

Hayley’s POV:

The moment I saw Benjamin, I froze, completely caught off guard, my mind going blank.

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I forgot how to ride my bike, and before I knew it, the bike veered out of control, skidding forward. “Get out of the way… move!‘ I shouted.

Benjamin turned just in time to see the bike barreling toward him. In an instant, he stepped forward, catching me just as we both tumbled to the ground, rolling over several times.

Held securely in his arms, Hera surged with excitement desperately wanting me to claim him. Benjamin looked down at me with a curious, searching gaze, as though he was about to say something. But ignoring Hera’s wild impulses, I quickly pushed myself away from him, stumbling back several steps. “‘I… I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to!”

I deliberately turned my face away and scrambled to my feet. I’m so sorry for crashing into you!” I apologized again, barely giving Benjamin a chance to respond before rushing to pick up my fallen bike.

“It’s fine, Benjamin said slowly, with a calm but unreadable expression.

Not daring to linger, I pushed my bike and hurried off, though my little dog, Loki, trotted right up Benjamin. Wagging his tail, Loki rubbed against Benjamin’s pants leg as if thanking him.

Benjamin chuckled, reaching down to ruffle Loki’s fur, but the little dog promptly scampered away.

“Mr. Benjamin, are you alright? One of the house staff hurried over.

Benjamin replied, “I’m fine. Let’s go inside.”

The staff then led Benjamin into the castle, and I stared, completely stunned.

Seeing Benjamin here was already surprising enough, but now he was actually going into my castle!

Could he possibly be here for me?

judging by his expression, that didn’t seem

wait and see, and quietly followed at

to notice Benjamin. The staff introduced him to her, “Aunt Tara, this

so you’re Mr. Benjamin! I’ve heard so much

“Hello. Is Mr. Josh

you came all the way from Astoria, didn’t you? Please wait here while

fetch him.”

Benjamin and went to the entryway to call Mr. Josh.

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is he here?”

me a few days ago that a friend of

me. To avoid any suspicion, I reminded her, “Aunt Tara, from now on, please don’t call me ‘Hayley. Use the name I asked you to–call me

didn’t ask why, simply smiling as she agreed. “Alright,

for the next

but nodded obediently.

I’d come to France was to get some distance from Benjamin, but fate had other plans,

could only hope he didn’t sense

hadn’t restored my natural scent since arriving in France, so his wolf shouldn’t be able to recognize me as his destined mate… right?

help but worry. It seemed I’d have to avoid him as much

Benjamin’s POV:

I soon met Mr. Josh–a man with a distinctly refined air. He greeted me with a broad smile. “So, you’re the grandson

“Yes. I’m Benjamin, and

heartily. “I’ve heard all about you from that old friend of mine! He always said he’d bring his exceptional grandson to meet me one day. So, where is he?

he can’t handle long flights

that old scoundrel! I hope he’s taking care of himself. It doesn’t matter if he

into the living room, where