Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 269 The Holiday Spirit

Hayley’s POV:

I returned to my room and opened the suitcase I had brought with me.

Inside was a sketchbook. Flipping it open, the first page revealed a design of a wedding gown.

Finished

It was something I had drawn a year ago, and though I had made it casually, I was pleased with the style. I thought to myself. It would be nice if I could wear this someday,

But even as I thought that, I closed the sketchbook.

When the time comes for our wedding. I’ll wear the dress I designed myself. For now, though, this is just an engagement, so I’ll settle for something simpler.

Benjamin’s POV:

It was evening when I finished work and returned home. As I walked into the foyer, my steps slowed.

The living room had been redecorated, and filled with the festive spirit of the season, and it warmed my heart.

Just then. Hayley came down the stairs. Seeing me, she smiled and called out, “You’re home! Come over here and have dinner together.”

Her smile was soft, like a wife waiting for her husband to return, and it made me feel a deep sense of warmth as if I were truly home.

I quickly composed myself, trying not to let my emotions show too much, and handed my briefcase to the

Servant.

dining room, I asked,

at the neatly arranged dishes on

before me. My stomach growled

has a special Christmas show to record tonight, so he won’t be home for dinner. Henry also called to say he won’t be back. Looks like it’ll

made it. It’s really good,” she said, smiling at

gaze and nodded in

your favorite. Looks like she knows you

about we go somewhere for

surprised. “What do you mean?”

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The Holiday Spirit

Smuilia, I

of peace, as if my inner wolf was

think about it. Hayley said, looking away.

a chance to decline. “Tll have Tyrone prepare everything. We’ll leave

protest. I raised an eyebrow and asked, “Is

her head. “No, it’s just there’s something I want to talk to

down my fork and knife, focusing on her. “Go ahead.”

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the engagement–you mentioned before that you wanted it to be simple. I think it’s a good idea to just have a small dinner with our