Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 272 He’s In Love With Hayley

Christopher’s POV:

Finished

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My older brother, Benjamin, the usually composed and commanding alpha was clearly smitten with someone. I was shocked. It didn’t seem real.

Because of this, 1 pinched myself, and sure enough, it was true. “Ben, you’re not joking with me, are you?”

He looked at me and asked seriously. “Do you think I’m joking?”

I nodded vigorously.

Benjamin had just confessed that he liked Hayley. A stunningly handsome alpha had fallen for an Omega who wasn’t traditionally attractive. The news hit me like a bombshell–it was so shocking that I struggled to accept it.

“What makes her worth it?” I blurted out. “She’s… well, she doesn’t exactly have the best looks.” I knew it was rude to talk about someone’s appearance, but I had always thought that if you didn’t have a pretty face, who would care about your beautiful soul?

“Ben, what do you see in her?” I asked, genuinely confused, looking at Benjamin with curiosity.

Benjamin was quiet for a long time before answering-

“I don’t know. Maybe it’s just a fleeting feeling, or maybe I really do like her. I’m not sure yet, but for now. I’d like you to keep this between us.”

I had a hard time processing his words, but seeing the sincerity in his eyes, I realized that maybe, just maybe, Benjamin had truly fallen for Hayley.

“It’s getting late. You should get some rest. We’re going out tomorrow. And don’t look so unwilling like you did today,” he said as he headed back to his room.

“I wasn’t unwilling. I’m just not

is a nice girl. If you like her, go

off guard. I quickly denied it, “Ben, it’s

relationships start with friendship,” he said with a knowing

further. Let

lay on my bed,

tired, but sleep eluded me. Standing by the window, I gazed out at the unfamiliar city, and it felt like the fog in my mind was slowly starting to clear.

realized, could only

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Tue, Jan 7

In

Finished

day to recover from jet lag and didn’t wake up

stirred, Christine had already left.

stretched and glanced at the note on the table, realizing

freshening up and changing into fresh clothes, I was about to head

the door Hera stirred excitedly.

Benjamin’s door open atthe same

the first to speak. Do you want to grab a

we both closed our doors in sync, heading to the elevator

Once in the

the menu. In fluent Francette, I quickly ordered

at me, surprised. “You speak Francette? And with such