Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 391 Meeting Odessa for the First Time

Hayley’s POV:

“Ben!” Christopher called out, jogging over.

“Dad, Mom, you both have worked hard.

#Finished

Axel beamed, his energy practically radiating. “Don’t worry about me. As a former Alpha, I’m still in great shape! It’ll take more than this to bring me down.”

Odessa Draycott, Benjamin’s mother and the former Ina of the Midnight Pack, spoke up, her voice elegant and composed: “Always trying to act tough, arceft you? You never know when to take it easy. If Ben hadn’t shown up in time, the outcome could’ve been much–worse.”

Axel scratched the back of his head with an awkward chuckle. “Alright, alright. Can’t you let me save a little face in front of our son?”

“Mr. Southwell, Mrs. Southwell, you’ve worked hard. Go back and rest early.” Tanner led them to the exit

Finally, I had a moment alone with Benjamin.

We locked eyes, a deep corection between us, as if there was so much we wanted to say.

At Hera’s urging, I couldn’t help but smile and quickly throw myself into

arms.

“You’re back.”

my hair.“Sorry

with my mask still in place, he didn’t notice anything

him the truth before he noticed anything, so I said, “Let’s

Benjamin holding me close, we walked out of the airport. As soon as we reached the door, Odessa

wasn’t my first time meeting Odessa, we had exchanged brief pleasantries at Grandpa Southwell’s funeral, but we hadn’t really talked

about her

politely greeted her.

even spare me a glance. She just got into the car without a

bit awkward, I turned to Benjamin. “Do you think Mrs. Southwell doesn’t like

worry. She’s probably just tired from the flight. Let’s take the

anything, but my wolf Hera could clearly sense Odessa’s

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Odessa for the First

stung, and I couldn’t hide y