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!

I pushed my way back through the panicked

idea how many times I was bumped and jostled, but I kept going, not slowing down for a second. I didn’t dare reveal my Alpha strength in

and my foot slid out from under

cried out as someone accidentally stepped on my ankle, sending a sharp pain

me, and I knew–Benjamin was

my feet, scanning the area 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 strong

stop with me pinned against the wall, Benjamin’s

was practically leaping with

looked up at 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 any longer. I had fallen for the mate

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had fallen for him–would I rush in to protect him in a moment

instinctively pushed him

exits. Without hesitation, Benjamin shifted into his wolf form right there. His powerful,

into submission by his Alpha aura, instinctively stepping aside to clear

to a safe,

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

up at him gratefully. “Thank you for what you did back there. Seeing him standing so tall and

what happened in there, but a shooting… even for werewolves, it’s not safe. You shouldn’t go

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