Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 374 Concealing One’s Identity

Hayley’s POV:

Thomas looked at me with confusion. “Alpha, why did you say that?”

I couldn’t shake the feeling that something about Benjamin’s gaze had felt off when I left.

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After reflecting on our conversation today, it was clear to me–Benjamin must have noticed something. He wouldn’t have asked those questions if he hadn’t.

“Never mind,” I said to myself. “I was planning to tell him the truth eventually anyway. Even if he’s figured it out, it’s just a bit earlier than expected. It’s not a big deal.”

“It’s fine, Alpha,” Thomas reassured me. “You didn’t do anything wrong. You were just hiding your identity. He shouldn’t hold that against you.”

I bit my lip, trying to push the worry aside. “Forget it. Tomorrow is the fan meeting. I need to rest and recharge.”

Thomas drove me swiftly home and then left after making sure I was settled.

As soon as I stepped inside, Hera stirred uneasily within me.

Something was off upstairs.

I followed Hera’s hint, looking up toward the second floor, but saw nothing.

unease

sigh, I decided

greeted me respectfully as I entered.

been looking for you since he returned. He’s quite worried now that he

top floor to see Mr. Benjamin!” Gloria urged.

my way up.

the corner,

stepping closer. Hera calmed down, but I couldn’t shake

he asked, “Where have you been? Why are you coming

after my exams and went out

His voice was calm, but the

on me.

met his gaze and forced a smile. “Just some classmates What’s the matter? Is something wrong?”

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Concealing

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surprise, Benjamin’s eyes darkened, and the air around him seemed

were an Omega, I’d be trembling by now

my fists, holding my breath, waiting for his

he finally relaxed, his anger dissipating. “It’s nothing. Get

made

down,

should rest too,” I said quickly, hurrying up the

deep in thought about Benjamin’s strange behavior. But before I could think much