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.

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

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

I looked up at him. “I’ll try to finish my courses as quickly as possible, maybe even

“Don’t push yourself too hard for me. And don’t forget, I’ve chosen you as my mate. Even if we’re apart,

same!” I promised him with

two as mates. As long as you’ve marked each other, you’ll

mate with him

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

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

him. “Go on, go! See you tomorrow!

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

tried to keep my emotions in check, urging him,

“Alright, I’ll go. Get some good rest

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

sense his presence, I

Benjamin’s POV:

outside, staring at the,closed door

her, the harder it was to control my desire to

knew it wasn’t the

eyes, pushing all thoughts aside. Slowly, my heart began to settle.

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

end of the line. “Alpha … are you serious?”

stable now,

Southwell Group’s branch. I’ll be able to manage things better if I’m there.

respectfully. “Understood, Alpha. I’ll take