Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 194: About Harmony
Hayley’s POV:
“I don’t like men!” I could hear the bitterness behind those few words. I smiled and nodded. “Oh, I see.” Hera was still scolding me. “Hey, sis! You know he’s our destined mate, yet you tease him like that.” After a while, the tense atmosphere began to ease.
Christopher let out a deep breath, then blinked at me, as if silently warning me: Don’t mess with Alpha Benjamin’s sensitive spots. I stuck out my tongue and quickly looked away. When we got home, I was the first to open the car door and step out.
Benjamin’s POV:
Hayley went inside. Christopher was still chatting with me about Harmony. He asked with a puzzled look, “Ben, I forgot to ask you earlier—why are you so obsessed with this Harmony?” I didn’t want to answer such a childish question. But then I realized that if I don’t respond to him, he might mistakenly believe I am gay. Who knows, he might even attempt to arrange for me to meet a same-sex partner in the future.
So, I decided to share my true feelings. “I’ve been a fan of hers for years, but I’ve never been to one of her concerts.” “I owe her a concert ticket from all these years. I have to find a way to give it back to her.” “That’s it?” Christopher seemed surprised. I frowned and asked, “What else did you expect?”
Christopher shook his head and said, “Nothing, just curious.” I gave him a stern look, my Alpha aura emerging. “Keep that curiosity in check and don’t speak about this again.” Christopher nodded repeatedly, a serious look on his face. “Don’t worry, Ben. I won’t bring up your sexual preferences again. Honestly, I think you’re more likely to prefer women.”
He didn’t even wait for my response before quickly running off.
Even though I’m the Alpha of Midnight Pack, my younger brothers have always been close to me. They’re not scared of me, and they love to joke around. I watched Christopher’s retreating figure, chuckling in resignation, before heading into the house.
Hayley’s POV:
Back in my room, I immediately started handling Shadow Pack’s business remotely. After showering and changing clothes around 9 PM, there was a knock at the door. I glanced at my face in the mirror—already makeup-free—and suddenly grew panicked. After Hera’s reaction, I quickly ruled out the possibility that it was Benjamin. “Who is it?” I called out.
At the door, Henry’s voice answered, “Boss, it’s me.” Upon hearing his voice, I swiftly moved towards the door, but I did not open it. “Is something wrong?” Henry stammered, “Tomorrow marks the start of exam week, and I…” “Are you nervous?” I guessed and asked directly.
Henry, caught off guard, admitted, “Yes.” I comforted him through the door. “It’s okay. Get a good night’s sleep, relax, and don’t overthink it. Tomorrow, just give it your best effort during the exams.” When Henry heard my words, his mood clearly lightened, and his tone became more relaxed. “Got it, boss! I’ll go back to my room now.”
As Henry’s footsteps grew further away, my heart, which had been uneasy about possibly revealing my face, finally eased. I walked over to the vanity and looked at my face in the mirror. I had forgotten what I actually looked like during my time pretending to be an unattractive Omega. I applied a beauty sleep mask on my face, then laid down in bed and drifted into sleep.
The Next Day
Exam week began as scheduled. I walked into the exam halls without a care, one exam after another. Aside from some injuries I took during the wolf combat exam—when I had to hide my Alpha strength and pretended to be weak—the rest of the exams were straightforward and went smoothly. After the last exam on the final day, I gathered my study materials and walked out of the exam hall. Then, as I turned the corner, I ran into Henry…