Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 410 Accepting My Refusal

Hayley’s POV:

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“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.

code and opened the door to the apartment next to mine.

he said,

for a long moment, completely taken

on the open door, and I opened my mouth, asking in disbelief, “Are you.. my new neighbor?”

it? Want to take a look at your

and I quickly asked, “How … how

of exasperation, “Because my future Luna

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almost brought me to tears. Without thinking, I reached out and

“Hello, new neighbor!”

ruffling my hair before asking once more, “Are you sure you don’t want to take a look around?”

out, curiosity getting the

escalating, and I could sense was

would be difficult to keep Hera’s intense desire

rest. I’m going to bed too,” I quickly said, waving at him before turning and heading into my own

my heart raced, a strong, almost uncontrollable urge to be with him surging within

by as I eagerly awaited the day I would officially

with him without any worries or restraints!

my mind, I slowly drifted

the next morning, the doorbell rang

reaction made it clear that it was Benjamin.

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

a bag of breakfast and said, “I

“Come in.”

hesitation, closing the door behind him.

I’d been feeling just moments

join you for breakfast,” I said, hurrying

the bathroom after freshening up, I

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

these are all my favorites.”

and said, “If you like them, go ahead and eat as much as you want. I already asked for leave for you, so