Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 752 Let the Man Handle It

Hayley's POV:

"Is that a problem?"

I shot back, my voice laced with a teasing edge. I twirled the dagger lazily on my bent knee.

I narrowed my eyes as a wicked idea crossed my mind. "Say, Mr. White, I was attacked in your territory-in your parking lot, no less. I nearly lost my life. Don't you think you should take some responsibility for that?"

"Absolutely," Truman replied the

call a doctor?"

a faint smile. “May I ask if Ms. Carson was injured? Do you need me to

"No need," I replied casually. "I may just be an Omega, but my healing isn't that bad. It was only a few strands of hair that got cut off."

As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized how flippant that sounded and quickly corrected myself. "Well, I was shaken up! Just because it wasn't serious doesn't mean you get to brush it off!"

"Oh? Just a few strands of hair," Truman murmured, eyes darkening as if deep in thought.

Benjamin's POV:

The moment Hayley said that, I knew something wasn't right.

hadn't told me her real rank yet, but after spending

sure-she wasn't just some

reflexes were sharp, her instincts even

had gotten close enough to kill

In that case ...

hair? That attacker

cold rage burned through me. Before Hayley could react, I snatched the military-grade dagger from her hand and, without hesitation, plunged

wolf. I couldn't let Lawrence loose to finish the job-she'd recognize

out

growled, the blade still buried near his

warning. Gripping the handle tigy, I twisted the blade through flesh and muscle without

I'll talk-I'll talk!" he

was told to kidnap the girl! It was an

the

Hayley, concerned. She was frowning in diver but keeping her

air. She remained

stop! I'm begging

still in

and ruthlessly he interrogate that man, I don't know why, but in that moment, Truman didn't seem.quite so

a

He stood up slowly and yanked the blade free. The person on

muttered, rubbing my temple. "Mr. White, you really don't hold back. No wonder they call