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 didn't silence Ryder just to protect Hayley,

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

me.

my lips tightly, a weight

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

of was that Benjamin wasn't

that pushed Benjamin over the edge? Or

at the

didn't respond, Odessa

impatient voice came through the phone. "Mr.

softened her tone before continuing, "I heard Vivian was seriously ill. I know two skilled doctors. If it's alright, I'd

no need," Brayden replied coldly. "She's

thanks to you, Mrs. Southwell. Hayley said she only stepped

the phone, yet she still chose to save

but she quickly

she said, "That's wonderful! Axel

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

already aware of the situation, I won't waste

Click!

flatter words caught in her throat. Before she

her phone down, replaying Brayden's