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?”

are still some things I need to take care of this time around, so I can’t stay. But next time, I’ll make sure

expression. “Ms. Carson, this estate is your property in the end. Your Uncle Josh and I are only managing it temporarily. Sooner

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

knew she couldn’t convince me to

I left. Thomas had already arrived at the location for the

Competition was about to kick off. This was a highly anticipated event for racers from all over the world, the crown jewel of the racing world. Most

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across the world.

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

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seats in the A–section, close to the track. Thomas found our spots and called

I

around

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

lips together thoughtfully. “Don’t worry. Our country’s racers are usually late bloomers. There’s always a chance for

music blared through the speakers, the crowd erupted. I could feel

young–the thrill of speed, the adrenaline.

won the championship that year, but our Shadow Pack has strict rules; the Alpha and the Alpha’s heir aren’t allowed to participate in any official racing events, or they

Number 7 was the top–seed racer he’d been

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

is just the first group–there are other racers

Benjamin’s POV:

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

firmly. “Don’t worry, Alpha!