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?”

around, so I can’t stay. But next time, I’ll make

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

wrapped an arm around her shoulders. “I know, Aunt Tara. You and Uncle Josh have worked so hard all these years. I’ll still need your help to look after the estate

convince me to stay,

arrived at the location for the international competition, and I

to kick off. This was a highly anticipated event for racers from all over the world, the crown jewel of the racing world. Most of the participants represented their country’s best racing talent.

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across the world.

crowd was filled with people of all different backgrounds from

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the main entrance, tickets in hand. We had seats in the A–section, close to the track. Thomas found our spots and called

I

to pour in. Soon, the seats around us were completely filled, and the huge stadium

today’s just the 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 and might get knocked out in the early rounds,”

worry. Our country’s racers are usually late bloomers. There’s always a

racing music blared through the speakers, the crowd erupted. I could feel the excitement in the air, and I couldn’t

young–the

Shadow Pack has strict rules; the Alpha and the Alpha’s heir aren’t allowed to participate in any official racing events, or they risk losing their position. So, I never raced publicly after that. Occasionally, I’d join a friendly race with close friends, but nothing

Thomas said excitedly. Number 7 was the top–seed racer he’d been following, and he’d just taken

think he’s got a real shot at winning! Even if he doesn’t

group–there are other racers who haven’t competed yet. I have

Benjamin’s POV:

years. Now’s the time to show what you’re made of. Give it everything you’ve got–I’m looking forward

nodded firmly. “Don’t worry, Alpha! I’ll give it my all”