Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 169 What Happened?

Hayley’s POV:

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I glanced at my reflection in the mirror and let out a relieved sigh. Thankfully, my makeup hadn’t smudged–fixing it would’ve been such a hassle.

After confirming everything was in place, I stepped out of the bathroom.

Benjamin, who had been sleeping on the ground, was already awake. I felt a bit awkward facing him now.

Still, I asked, “Are you alright?”

He replied softly, Tm fine.”

Then, with a slight motion, he gestured toward me. “Come here.”

Hera urged me to approach him, her excitement bubbling within me.

I hesitated briefly but gave in and walked closer.

As I got nearer, my eyes caught the sight of dried blood staining his pant leg.

“What happened to your leg? Are you hurt badly?” I asked, crouching down for a closer look.

His pant leg was completely soaked in dried blood.

I’m an Alpha. The wound’s already healed–it

up. When we dock, I’ll have Tyrone apply some

wound seems serious.

insistence, I helped him over to the couch and sat him down.

as unease churned inside me. It felt as though the injury on his body had left at deep

about what he’d done. He didn’t have to hurt himself, but he still did–to

me.

I asked, “Does

his tone

admitting the truth. But I had already decided–once we docked, I’d take him to the hospital whether he wanted

Losing that much blood was dangerous, no matter how strong he was.

loud noises began echoing from outside, growing louder by the second

going on out there? I

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hardened. “I don’t know either. Something is

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all staring in disbelief at the sight in front of

rushed to unlock the door for everyone’s safety, but instead of finding any intruders,

Kilmer?

single? Did

mate? He doesn’t look like