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.

Finished

yours

“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!

hit me, and I didn’t even hesitate. I pushed my way back through the panicked crowd, running against the flow to get back inside the hall.

didn’t dare reveal my Alpha strength in case Benjamin saw, so I was forced to push through the crowd in this vulnerable human form.

stepped on something slippery, and my foot slid out from under me. I fell forward,

accidentally stepped on my ankle,

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

for him. But before I could catch my balance, someone else crashed into me, and I was about to be thrown against the wall. Just then,

a stop with me pinned against the wall,

was practically leaping

pounding uncontrollably. In that moment, all my subconscious worries and hidden feelings were answered. I couldn’t fight the truth any longer. I had fallen for the mate the Moon Goddess had chosen for me- Benjamin.

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Fri, Jan

Benjamin Is

Finished

if I cared about him–only if I had fallen for him–would I rush in to protect

this, I instinctively pushed him away.

panicked once more, and people started frantically running toward the exits. Without hesitation, Benjamin

aura, instinctively stepping aside to clear

to a safe, open area outside

glanced at me, then looked over his shoulder and said. “We should

there. Seeing him standing so tall and strong. I felt a surge of excitement,

sure what happened in there, but a shooting… even for werewolves,

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