Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 259 Not Coming

Hayley’s POV:

Benjamin’s face clearly showed signs of exhaustion. He asked, “Have you eaten yet?”

“I just finished. Haven’t you eaten?” Seeing how tired he looked, my heart ached uncontrollably.

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Benjamin gave a soft grunt, but Leonard, who was standing nearby, spoke up. “Alpha, you didn’t mention you’d be coming back for dinner. We didn’t prepare enough. It might take a little longer.”

He replied, “I’ll head upstairs. I have a meeting to attend. Call me when the food’s ready.”

With that, Benjamin turned and went up the spiral staircase, while Leonard and Lista hurried to the kitchen to prepare.

I followed them upstairs and asked, “Lista, let me help,

“No, Ms. Carson, I’ve got it covered. Alpha likes pasta, so I’ll make him some.”

I quickly replied, “Pasta is simple to make. Let me handle it. You’ve had a long day, so you should rest.”

Due to my insistence, Lista agreed, “Alright, Ms. Carson If you need anything, just let me know.”

With that, Lista left the kitchen.

the fridge, cleaned them up, and

sauce.

color and aroma,

study, the door slightly

his voice–he was in the

wanting to disturb him, I stood by the door until the meeting was over. Once it finished, I

in,” Benjamin’s

pushed the door open and entered. “I made you some pasta. You should eat while

Benjamin’s POV:

pasta over. I quickly stood up to take

I looked at the food, I could immediately tell this wasn’t Lista’s cooking.

you make this?” I asked in surprise.

sharp observation. Her eyes widened, and

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inside and eagerly took a bite.

praised her. Hayley smiled and said, “I’m glad you like it. If you’re all set, I’ll leave you to

nodded. With that, Hayley left

felt empty, just me and

help but smile as I looked

my wolf, seemed

the pasta, savoring every bite. Soon, the plate