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.

help but smile and quickly throw

arms.

“You’re back.”

my hair.“Sorry for making

mask still in place, he didn’t notice anything different about

he noticed anything, so I said, “Let’s go! We should

as we reached the door, Odessa couldn’t help but speak up. “Ben, hurry up!

pleasantries at Grandpa

still didn’t know about her personality or

politely greeted

spare 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?”

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

didn’t say anything, but my wolf Hera could

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her clear disapproval stung, and I couldn’t hide y disappointment as Ibit my lip.