Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 142 Do You Know Him?

Benjamin’s POV

As we talked, Mr. Josh turned to a maid and instructed, “Where is Ms. Hazel now?”

TheFinished

The house staff replied respectfully, “Ms. Hazel said the lavender fields are especially beautiful this year, so she took Loki to fly a kite there.”

Mr. Josh chuckled, clearly amused, “Well, Hazel only grows more playful with age.”

I couldn’t help but notice the fondness in Mr. Josh’s tone. His affectionate description of Ms. Hazel piqued my curiosity.

Could she be the lively girl I’d encountered earlier?

“Go tell her to join us for dinner,” Mr. Josh instructed.

“Alright, sir!” The maid left promptly.

Hayley’s POV:

As dinnertime approached, house staff came knocking at my door several times. “Ms. Hayley, it’s time to come down for dinner.”

I quickly made an excuse, Tm still adjusting to the time difference. I think I’ll skip dinner tonight.”

Benjamin too much. As an alpha, I knew all too well how

seemed hesitant. “But Mr. Josh specifically

threw it off and sat up. The more I tried to avoid him, the more it seemed fate

and just then, Tara entered the

with a smile. “I mean, Ms.

asked, “Is the guest from

nodded. “He’s an important guest from the East. He’s traveled a long way, so he’ll be

head, denying

more reason to go down and join them for dinner, don’t you think? Otherwise, it might come across as rude, Tara

him would only raise suspicion.

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a deep breath and decided to face the situation

dining room, my eyes were immediately drawn

BOR

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for a moment before offering him a polite smile,

presence,

Josh greeted me warmly, waving

“Uncle Josh, I missed you all so much, and I came

someone. This is Benjamin Southwell, the Alpha of Midnight Pack and the grandson of an old

and introduced me, “This is my niece, Hazel

my hand toward