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.

say a word, Claudio asked, "You

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

me.

a

she couldn't detect anything, leaving me with no clues

sure of was that Benjamin wasn't

Benjamin over the edge? Or did Ryder commit

the

didn't respond, Odessa

the matter?" Brayden's impatient voice came through the phone. "Mr. Jagged,

two skilled doctors. If it's alright, I'd like to

need," Brayden replied

"And it's all thanks to you, Mrs. Southwell. Hayley said she only stepped

had been so dismissive over the phone,

but she quickly

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

Midnight

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

Click!

in her throat. Before she could get another word

replaying Brayden's words in