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.

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 be in

slightly as he kissed me gently, his voice tinged with sorrow. “I don’t want to be in

like that’s our only option but…” I looked up at him. “I’ll try to finish my courses as quickly as possible, maybe even

reached up and softly rubbed my head. “Don’t push yourself too hard for me. And don’t forget, I’ve chosen you as my mate. Even if we’re apart, I’ll always think of you, love you, and stay loyal

same!” I promised him with

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427 The

exasperation

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Finished

I stayed in each other’s arms for a long while before I reluctantly pulled away. “It’s getting fate.

looked at me, narrowing his eyes. “So, you’re already planning to send me away?”

on, go!

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

in check, urging him, “Just go! I’m really

sigh, Benjamin finally gave in. “Alright, I’ll go. Get

watched him leave, his gaze still full of desire, and quickly shut the

his presence, I

Benjamin’s POV:

stood outside, staring at the,closed door with a heavy

I became with her, the harder it was to control my

wasn’t the right time.

aside.

called my assistant. “Tyrone, I heard the Cryving branch needs a manager. Can you

a bit surprised, stammered on the other end of the line. “Alpha … are you

“Yes. The Midnight Pack’s management is stable now, and I don’t need to stay here

I’ll be able to manage things better if I’m there. So,

before replying respectfully. “Understood, Alpha. I’ll