Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 426 What If I Can’t Come Up With Anything?

Hayley’s POV:

Hera told me she didn’t sense anything out of the ordinary.

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I spent quite a while trying to make sense of it, but I couldn’t come up with any answers. As the workday was winding down, Tanner stopped by to check on me.

“Still staring at that thing?” he asked, peering over at the blank sheet in my hands.

I looked up and sighed. “What do you think? What could possibly be so mysterious about a plain A4 sheet?”

Tanner shrugged. “I honestly don’t know. Maybe it’s just meant for you to be creative and come up with something on your own, without any specific direction.

“Is that the case?” I muttered, feeling more confused, though it seemed like there was no other explanation.

“That’s just my guess,” he said with another shrug. “Who can really say?”

felt stuck, frustration settling in as I sighed again. “But the first draft is due in a month. What if I can’t come up with anything by then?”

Tanner gently patted my shoulder.

Don’t stress about it. You’re going to be the Luna of the Midnight Pack, after all. Even if you don’t finish on time, no one’s going to make a big deal out of it.

“Just take a break for now! It’s almost quitting time, and I’ll drive you home”

fine. I

what happened last time, I can’t just let you go alone. If anything goes

”

for worrying him, but I finally relented. “Alright, fine. Let’s go.”

my neighborhood, Hera suddenly became

enough, Tanner rolled down the window, and I saw him standing

see Hayley?” Tanner asked, surprised.

in his hand. “No, I

You moved? Are

clear up the misunderstanding. “No, he moved into the apartment

“Oh, thank

your face? You look like you’ve just escaped some kind

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to cover up his embarrassment. “Well, I was just worried about you two getting carried away before you’re officially a couple. You know, if

the arm. “What are you even talking

quickly nodded. “Right, right, sorry. I’m overthingking

change the subject, he added, “By the way, your letter arrived at the Southwells. Henry said he’ll bring it to you Did you get

“He’ll probably

“Oh, and congratulations on getting into New College! That’s amazing! When should we throw you a celebration party?”

respond, Benjamin chimed in, “I think that’s a great idea. What do you think about having a celebration?”