Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 427 The Letter

Hayley’s POV:

It was Henry.

When I opened the door, I invited him inside.

Henry gave me a disapproving look. “Boss, you’re finally back. I’ve been waiting forever.”

After saying that, he glanced at Benjamin. “Ben, you’re here too.”

Benjamin gave him a simple nod.

Henry studied both of us for a moment, his frown deepening.

Then he spoke again. “Boss, I can’t shake the feeling that you’re starting to give off the same energy as Ben here. You’re starting to look like an Alpha.”

His comment caught me off guard. I quickly looked at Benjamin, wondering how he would react.

But Benjamin seemed unfazed. His attention was more focused on the envelope Henry was holding.

!

Henry suddenly remembered and handed me the envelope. “Boss, here’s your letter.”

Relieved, I took the envelope and thanked him. “Thanks.”

“Boss, I’ve delivered everything, so I won’t bother you any longer. I’ve got other things to take care of,” Henry said, turning to leave.

Without further delay, he was gone.

Once the door closed behind him, the silence of the room enveloped me. It was just Benjamin and me

now.

carefully tucked the letter away, then walked over to the couch and hugged him, feeling a wave of sadness. “In September, I’m heading off to Cryving for college. Does that mean we’ll

with sorrow. “I don’t want to be in a long–distance

try to finish

push yourself too hard for me. And don’t forget, I’ve chosen you as my

same!” I promised him

Goddess destined you two as mates. As long as you’ve marked each other, you’ll never truly be apart in this

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other’s arms for a long while before I reluctantly

eyes. “So, you’re already planning to send

on,

will get to stay and keep you company? Benjamin’s voice was deep

check, urging him, “Just go! I’m

soft sigh, Benjamin finally gave in. “Alright,

of desire, and quickly shut the

longer sense his presence, I

Benjamin’s POV:

the,closed

I became with her, the harder it was to control my desire to get intimate with her.

knew it wasn’t

thoughts aside. Slowly, my heart began

back in my room, I called my assistant. “Tyrone, I heard the Cryving branch needs a manager. Can you handle it? I

on the other end of

spoke with determination. “Yes. The Midnight Pack’s management is stable now,

Southwell Group’s branch. I’ll be able

respectfully.