Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 155 Reached Out

Benjamin’s POV:

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Just as I was about to close the gap between us, my lips mere inches from hers, I forced myself to stop.

“Hey! What are you doing?

Lawrence’s voice in my head was filled with disapproval

“You’re reacting more strongly to her. Have you confirmed she’s our destined mate?” I asked him.

“Not yet. Her scent isn’t addictive enough, Lawrence replied, his tone tinged with disappointment.

“And she’s just an Omega. She doesn’t seem like a suitable candidate for Luna.”

I was honest with him.

For now, I couldn’t fully accept her as my mate.

But I couldn’t deny the pull I felt toward her.

For years, I’d carried the responsibilities of being an Alpha on my own–protecting the Midnight Pack and ensuring the success of Southwell Group. I had no idea what it would feel like to have someone quietly standing by my side, supporting me.

found that warmth in Hayley.

smile softly. I tapped my fingers on the desk. “Stop dozing off. Go

and when she saw me, she quickly sat up straight. “Benjamin? What are

the clock hanging on the wall. “It’s late. You should

the time and gasped. “It’s already 11

hurriedly shut her laptop. “I’ll

offered, “Let me

the elevator, Hayley hesitated before asking. The Southwell Group isn’t doing well lately.

trailed off, but I knew

her face, I teased her with a grin. “Do you have so little faith in

looked at

stop being cryptic?

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I reached out. My hand hovered in midair for a couple of seconds before I gently

focus on now is getting a good night’s sleep. Who knows? Things might look different when

Hayley’s POV

a way I couldn’t explain. I didn’t overthink his words.

I woke up groggily and realized it was

and bolted upright in bed. “Why didn’t anyone wake me up?”