Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 690 Sharp Noise

Benjamin's POV:

The moment Ryder finished speaking, something about him felt off.

By the time I reacted and rushed forward, gripping his hair and yanking his head up, it was too late.

His lifeless eyes stared ahead, a thin trail of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He had stopped breathing.

I quickly signaled Lawrence to check for his wolf, but there was nothing-it was completely gone.

I angrily clenched my fists.

I almost managed to stop it-but I was just a moment too late.

I kicked the chair aside, the sharp noise echoing through the space and drawing everyone outside to rush

1. in.

Their eyes flickered between me and Ryder's still body leaving them frozen in shock.

Hayley's POV:

I had Hera carefully analyze the lingering scent, hoping to piece together what had just happened.

could say a word, Claudio asked, "You didn't silence Ryder

was visibly shaken after witnessing someone die right before her eyes. Without a word, she took

me.

pursed my lips tightly, a weight settling

couldn't detect anything, leaving me with no

of was that

that pushed Benjamin over the edge? Or did

the

didn't respond, Odessa decided to call Vivian

Brayden's impatient voice came through the phone.

two skilled doctors. If it's alright,

replied coldly. "She's

brief silence, he added with a mocking edge, "And it's all thanks to you, Mrs. Southwell. Hayley said she only stepped in because of your son, Benjamin."

the phone, yet she still chose to save

but she quickly

a pleasant tone, she said, "That's wonderful! Axel and I were

Midnight Pack. She's the only one I believe is

Since you're already aware of the situation, I won't waste my

Click!

her throat. Before she

put her phone down, replaying Brayden's words in her