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,

sauce.

color and aroma, I smiled in satisfaction. I picked it up and headed

in his study, the door

walked over and overheard his voice–he was in

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

in,” Benjamin’s voice

open and entered. “I made you some pasta. You should eat while it’s still

Benjamin’s POV:

over. I quickly stood up

when I looked at the food, I could immediately tell this wasn’t

you make this?” I asked

startled by my sharp observation. Her eyes widened, and then she nodded

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felt a warmth inside and eagerly took a

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

nodded. With that, Hayley

now felt empty, just me and the

as I looked at it.

wolf,

into the pasta, savoring every bite.