Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 148 Misunderstanding

Hayley’s POV:

As soon as I

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to Thonid that, Benjamin’s sharp wolf eyes locked onto me. I knew he’d figured out that I was close

and that I’d lied to him earlier.

But he didn’t say anything about it. Instead, he tried to reassure me, “He’s a top–tier Beta–he’ll be fine. Give him a little more time, and try calling or mind–linking him again. If you still can’t reach him, I’ll go back in with you to find him.”

I nodded and pulled out my phone, dialing Thomas’s number again. After several tries, he finally picked up. “Alpha, where are you? Are you okay? There was trouble at the venue, and I’ve been looking for you, Where did you go?”

Hearing his worried voice made me feel a wave of relief I’m fine. I got out. Don’t worry.”

Thomas let out a long sigh on the other end. “Where are you? I’ll come find you.”

1 looked around and gave him my location before hanging up.

Benjamin watched me with a curious, slightly unreadable expression. I wondered if he thought Thomas

was my mate

That actually wasn’t a bad assumption–it was logical, and it was better than him guessing that Thomas was my assistant. If he misunderstood it that way, I could live with it.

Benjamin, I’m fine now. My friend will be here

wait with you until he

turn down his offer. The two of us stood on the sidewalk in silence, neither of us saying anything. but I felt a strange mix of emotions bubbling up inside.

France had originally been about clearing my mind, searching for answers. Now, the answer in my heart was

was my destined mate, and I was finally certain

Well, then….

life out of

Alpha in front of Benjamin, so I quickly reassured him. “It’s

nodded slowly, looking slightly awkward but not asking any more questions. Seeing that Thomas had arrived, Benjamin offered to take his leave. “Well, Ms. Carson, I’ll be going then. Be careful–there was

that, Benjamin turned and walked

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shrugged and said, “Thomas, book me a flight back home, please, I’ll head back first thing tomorrow

before the race is even over?”

nodded. “The rest of the race isn’t that interesting. You can watch it for me. I’ve already found the answer I was looking for, and everything is clear now, so it’s time to go back.”

looked at me, baffled. “Alpha, you’re starting to talk

So he immediately booked the flight, and the next day, the two of

Midnight Pack territory, the first thing I did was find a public restroom to change back into

Southwells

arrived, Christine spotted me and started chattering away. “Hayley! Finally, you’re back! You have no idea–I was dying of boredom these past

on a pitiful expression. “Hayley, next