Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 144 Good News

Hayley’s POV:

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I could only brush it off, saying, “Aunt Tara, what are you talking about? It’s still early for that! I want to focus on handling Shadow Pack business first. My destined mate will show up eventually.”

Tara chuckled. “Well, you could at least try to look for nate. But honestly, Ms. Carson, only an Alpha as outstanding as Mr. Benjamin would be a good match for someone as exceptional as you.”

I quickly cut her off. “Aunt Thra, you can talk about me all you want, but why drag him into it?”

“I was just saying. But seriously, Ms. Carson, Mr. Benjamin is impressive. If two Alphas like you were to join together, your children would be some of the most remarkable werewolves.”

I didn’t even know how to respond to that.

“Anyway, Ms. Carson, the next time you come back, I hope you’ll bring us the good news that you’ve found your destined mate,” Tara said, looking at me earnestly. She ruffled my hair, her eyes full of hope.

I understood what she was thinking. For everyone in the Shadow Pack–whether they were here or living abroad–finding a powerful mate to bond with would have a positive impact on our entire community. So

reassured her in a gentle tone, “Alright, Aunt Tara. Don’t worry! Next time, I promise I’ll bring my destined mate back with me.”

Hearing that, a warm smile spread across her face. “Then we’ll be waiting for Ms. Carson’s good news.”

Once we finished picking the grapes, the servants carried the baskets back to the estate.

“Aunt Tara, I’ll be leaving tomorrow. I don’t know when I’ll be able to come back again,” I said.

Tara’s smile faded as she sighed, “You just got here, and now you’re leaving again? Can’t you stay a little longer?”

a bit guilty. There are still some things I need to take care of this time around, so I can’t stay. But next time,

Your Uncle Josh and I are only managing it temporarily. Sooner or later, it’ll all be

Tara. You and Uncle Josh have worked so hard all these years. I’ll still need your help to look after the estate

she couldn’t convince me to stay,

Thomas had already arrived at the location for the international competition, and I needed to hurry over there

was a highly anticipated event for racers from all over

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across the world.

Veloria, and the crowd was filled with people of all different

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through the main entrance, tickets in hand. We had seats in the A–section, close to the track. Thomas

I

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preliminary. That top–seed we’ve been watching out for, Z from Goavinan, is racing today. But apparently, there’s also a racer from our own country competing this year, though I heard he’s not very strong

Our country’s racers are usually late bloomers. There’s always a chance for a surprise. Let’s

When the signature racing music blared through the speakers, the crowd erupted. I could feel the excitement

loved racing since I was young–the

just signed up on a whim and ended up becoming an overnight sensation. I won the championship that year, but our Shadow Pack has strict rules; the Alpha and the Alpha’s

is killing it! I knew he’d be good!” Thomas said excitedly. Number 7 was the top–seed racer he’d been following, and he’d just taken first place in his preliminary group.

real shot at winning! Even if he doesn’t take the championship, he’s definitely

so sure. “It’s too early to say that. This is just the first group–there are other racers who haven’t competed yet. I have a feeling this year’s race is going

Benjamin’s POV:

words of encouragement to our country’s racer. “You’ve been training for years. Now’s the time to show what you’re made of. Give it everything you’ve got–I’m

firmly. “Don’t worry, Alpha! I’ll give