Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 147 Benjamin Is Nearby

Hayley’s POV:

I took a deep breath, forcing myself to stay calm. “Oh? Then I’d love to meet those two friends of sometime, Mr. Benjamin.

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“But, Mr. Benjamin, I have something to take care of, so I’ll be heading back. Ignoring Hera’s protests. I tried my best to get away from him quickly.

Benjamin nodded.

I smiled and casually added, “The race is over for today Come back tomorrow to watch the finals.”

Benjamin agreed. “See you then, Ms. Carson.”

I waved. “Goodbye!”

We brushed past each other, each heading in opposite directions. Once I got to the exit, I looked around for Thomas, I was just about to use our mind–link to locate him when a gunshot echoed from inside the building!

The sound was followed by a woman’s scream, and suddenly the crowd around me erupted in panic, with people rushing to get outside. I froze. Why was there gunfire here?

Benjamin was still inside!

and I didn’t even hesitate. I pushed my way back through

bumped and jostled, but I kept going, not slowing down for a second. I didn’t dare reveal my Alpha strength in case Benjamin saw, so I was forced to push through

point, I stepped on something slippery, and my foot slid out from under

on my ankle, sending a sharp pain up

stirred within me, and I knew–Benjamin was nearby!

someone else crashed into me, and I was about

pinned against the wall,

was practically leaping with

him, so close I could see every detail of his face, my heart pounding uncontrollably. In that moment, all my subconscious worries and hidden feelings were answered. I couldn’t fight the truth

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had fallen for him–would I rush in to

pushed him away. “I’m

panicked once more, and people started frantically running toward the exits. Without hesitation, Benjamin shifted into his wolf form right there. His powerful, towering body cooped me up onto his back, and he raced toward the

submission by his Alpha aura, instinctively stepping aside to

to a safe, open area outside the

his human form, glanced at me, then looked over his shoulder and said. “We should be safe

and strong. I felt a surge of

happened in there, but a shooting… even for werewolves, it’s not

quickly shook my head. “No, that’s not necessary. I’m fine. I’d rather not go