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.

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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.

reached out first. At Hera’s urging, I couldn’t help but smile and quickly

arms.

“You’re back.”

stroked my hair.“Sorry for making you worry.”

slowly pulled away, and with my mask still in place, he didn’t notice anything different about my

truth before he noticed anything, so I said, “Let’s go! We should head back.”

we walked out of the airport. As soon as we reached the door,

pleasantries at Grandpa Southwell’s funeral, but we hadn’t really talked much

about her personality or temperament.

greeted

me a glance. She just got into the car without a word!

I turned to Benjamin. “Do you think Mrs. Southwell doesn’t like me?”

wrapped his arms around me. “Don’t worry. She’s probably just tired from the flight. Let’s

didn’t say anything, but my wolf Hera

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Odessa for

stung, and I couldn’t hide y disappointment as Ibit my