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.

and opened the door to the apartment

he said,

stared at him, frozen for a long moment, completely

remained locked on the open door, and I opened my mouth,

a look at your new

of excitement surged through me, and I quickly asked,

smiled and explained with a hint of exasperation, “Because my future Luna wants

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surge of emotion that almost brought me to tears. Without thinking, I

“Hello, new neighbor!”

gently ruffling my hair before asking once more, “Are you

peeked my head out, curiosity getting

Hera’s excitement was escalating, and I

him, it would be difficult to keep

get some rest. I’m going to bed too,” I

me, my heart raced, a strong, almost

I eagerly awaited the day

sleep with him without any worries

my mind, I slowly drifted off to sleep

next morning, the

reaction made it clear that it was Benjamin.

door, still wearing a cartoon–themed pajamas, and asked,

breakfast and

“Come in.”

in without hesitation, closing the door behind him.

I’d been feeling just moments

first, then I’ll join you for breakfast,” I said, hurrying to the bathroom.

the bathroom after freshening up, I saw

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

these are all my

“If you like them, go ahead and eat as much as you want. I already asked for leave for you, so you don’t need to go to the studio