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 in my chest

sigh, I decided

greeted me respectfully as

you’re finally back. Mr. Benjamin has been looking for you since he returned. He’s quite worried

go to the top floor to see Mr. Benjamin!” Gloria urged. I

my way up.

rounded the corner, I came

asked, stepping closer. Hera calmed down, but

my question. Instead, his gaze was intense as he asked, “Where have you been? Why are

after my exams and

His voice was calm, but the weight

on me.

and forced a smile. “Just

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and the air around him seemed

I were an Omega, I’d be trembling by now from the force of

holding my breath, waiting

a tense silence, he finally relaxed, his anger dissipating.

only made me feel even more

to calm down, sensing Benjamin’s shift

too,” I said quickly, hurrying up the stairs to

closed the door behind me, deep in thought about Benjamin’s strange behavior. But

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