Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

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Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 342 1 Come to Pick You Up

Hayley’s POV:

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“I came to pick you up,” Benjamin said with a hint of reproach. “Do you even know what time it is?”

I quickly checked my phone and realized it was already ten at night. No wonder I was starving!

“I got caught up in my drawing and lost track of time,” admitted.

Benjamin glanced at the sketches spread out in front of me but didn’t comment on them. Instead, he gathered the papers and said, “No matter how busy you are, you shouldn’t skip meals. It’s bad for your health–especially for an Omega, with your naturally weaker constitution.”

Feeling slightly embarrassed, I stood and said, “Let’s go eat.”

He smiled warmly and ruffled my hair. “What are you in the mood for?”

After thinking for a moment, I replied, “How about Aexian lohikeitto? I haven’t had it in a long time.”

“Aexian lohikeitto is pretty spicy for us. Are you sure?” he asked.

“Absolutely. Let’s

packed away my designs, we

soon as we arrived, the owner personally greeted us.

nodded and said, “Let’s go.”

restaurant owner upstairs to

menu and began listing my favorite dishes. “I’ll have shrimp rolls, meat

list, unable to contain my excitement Lohikeitto had become one of my favorite meals ever since I first tasted it during Aexia’s werewolf

turned to Benjamin and asked, “What do you feel like eating?”

you choose is fine. I trust your

these,” I said, passing the menu to the waiter. Before long, plate after

had been a long time since I’d last enjoyed lohikeitto so I eagerly started cooking the

on

food, then ate it without hesitation. I watched

he swallowed it quickly and

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for myself and savored the rich flavor. “This is so good! I’ve missed this taste so much!”

I happily enjoyed my meal, Benjamin sat back, watching me with a soft smile.

and asked, “Why aren’t you eating?”

fine,” he said. “Just keep enjoying yourself.”

until I noticed him drinking cup after cup of tea. Then it clicked–he

with spicy food, are you?! I asked. His slightly

it, why didn’t you say so?