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

witnessing someone die right before her eyes. Without a

me.

lips tightly, a

couldn't detect anything, leaving me with no clues

that Benjamin wasn't the type to kill

pushed Benjamin over the edge? Or did Ryder commit

the

Odessa decided to

came through the

was seriously ill. I know two skilled doctors. If it's alright, I'd

need," Brayden replied coldly. "She's

edge, "And it's all thanks to you, Mrs. Southwell. Hayley said she only stepped in because of your son, Benjamin."

phone, yet she still

her, but she quickly masked

a pleasant tone, she said, "That's wonderful!

our Midnight Pack. She's

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

Click!

she could get another word in,

phone down, replaying Brayden's