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.

word, Claudio asked, "You didn't silence

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

me.

lips tightly, a weight settling

anything, leaving me with

sure of was that

pushed Benjamin over the edge? Or

the Southwells'

didn't respond, Odessa decided to call Vivian

matter?" Brayden's impatient voice came through

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

no need," Brayden replied

added with a mocking edge, "And it's all thanks to you, Mrs. Southwell. Hayley said she only stepped

been so dismissive over the phone,

stunned her, but she quickly masked her

"That's wonderful! Axel

of our Midnight Pack.

aware of the situation, I won't waste my breath. I have things to do.

Click!

she could get another word in,

phone down, replaying Brayden's