Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 410 Accepting My Refusal

Hayley’s POV:

+8 Pearls

“Sis, just say yes! Go back to the Southwell Residence and live with him!” Hera urged me enthusiastically.

I thought for a moment before gently but firmly refusing, “No, I’ll be more careful from now on. I won’t let something like this happen again.”

Benjamin seemed to have anticipated my answer and accepted my refusal with grace.

“If that’s your decision, I respect it. It’s already late. You should wash up and get some rest.” He gently ruffled my hair.

I glanced up at the clock on the wall; it was already past midnight. He was right, it was getting late.

I looked at Benjamin and said, “You should get some rest too.”

Benjamin, however, kept his gaze fixed on my face. “Are you sure you’re alright being alone?”

I nodded.

“Do you not want me to stay with you?”

“No need,” I replied, shaking my head firmly.

Seeing my determination, Benjamin sighed softly and said, “Alright, I’ll go then. Call me if you need anything.”

With that, he wrapped his arms around me. He hugged me for several seconds before finally releasing me.

“Walk me to the door?”

I didn’t reject his suggestion and accompanied him to the door.

“I’ll press the elevator button for you,” I offered.

Just as I was about to press the button, Benjamin reached out and pulled me back.

hesitation, he pressed a code and opened the door to the apartment

he said, “Hello,

a long moment, completely taken by surprise.

the open door, and I opened my mouth, asking in disbelief,

take a look at your new neighbor’s place?” Benjamin

asked, “How …

exasperation, “Because my future Luna wants

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Accepting My Refusal

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a surge of emotion that almost brought me

“Hello, new neighbor!”

hair before asking once more, “Are

out, curiosity getting the

excitement was escalating, and I could sense was losing control.

it would be difficult to keep Hera’s intense desire to

should get some rest. I’m going to bed too,” I quickly said, waving at him before turning

a strong, almost uncontrollable urge to be with him surging within me.

by as I eagerly awaited the day I would officially become his

could sleep with him

mind, I slowly drifted off

the next morning, the doorbell rang

reaction made it clear that it was

still wearing a cartoon–themed pajamas, and asked, “What are you

breakfast and said, “I brought you

“Come in.”

hesitation, closing the door behind

been feeling just moments ago disappeared

join you for breakfast,” I said, hurrying to the bathroom.

of the bathroom after freshening up, I saw a beautifully arranged breakfast on the table.

a warm sense of gratitude and walked over, pulling out a chair

pancakes … these are all my

and eat as much as you want. I already asked for leave for you, so you don’t need to