Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 321 Why Are You Here?

Hayley’s POV:

+8 Pearls

I had no idea how long I’d been asleep, but when I opened my eyes again, the sky outside had already turned to dusk.

I called out to Hera. “Hera, why is this gunshot wound healing so slowly? I feel weaker than I used to.”

Hera sounded frustrated. “This injury happened in the underground. It’s had a much deeper impact than usual.”

I didn’t ask anything more, but when I moved my arm, the pain made me gasp.

“Don’t move!” A familiar voice sounded in my ear, and Hera suddenly seemed much happier.

I froze for a moment, then looked up, meeting Benjamin’s gaze. “Why are you here?”

Benjamin’s face was serious as he said, “Henry said you passed out, so I came right away.”

I rubbed my head as the memories of what happened before I passed out came rushing back.

quickly covered it up, saying, “I probably just had a little low blood sugar, that’s why I fainted.”

Benjamin frowned. “The doctor said the same thing, but I can clearly tell you look much worse today compared to usual.”

“If you’re not feeling well, just rest properly. I’ll notify the school tomorrow–you don’t need to go.”

“No,” I refused immediately. “Exams are coming up, and I don’t want to fall behind.”

My excuse was perfectly reasonable, but Benjamin wasn’t having it.

“No exam is more important than your health. It’s just one day. If you don’t understand something, I’ll have Henry come back to tutor you. As for your assignments, he can relay them to you as well.”

“But…”

“I asked Lista to make you

speaking like that, I had no choice but to

we

I bumped my injured arm. I

Benjamin noticed immediately, his concern sharp as he moved to check

myself to stay calm and brushed it off. “No … I’m fine. I just slept too long, and my arm’s

doubt it.

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bed, and the pain cased considerably. “I’m fine now, let’s go

me out of

said, “I left my keys inside. I’ll be right back. Stay here and wait for me.”

turned back

Benjamin’s POV:

returned to the infirmary and found my

I was about to leave,

once–white sheets, was a deep red stain–blood.

of concern for Hayley hit me, and without hesitation, I went straight to find the

does my fiancée have any other injuries?”

wound has already been treated. As her

sharp, but I didn’t rebuke

hiding my

words caught me off guard–Hayley didn’t tell me about

no idea when she got injured, and suddenly, I felt like I wasn’t being a

“Thank you, doctor.”

“You’re welcome.”