Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate: Chapter 650, Surrendering My Body

Hayley’s POV:

Benjamin followed closely beside me. As soon as we stepped out, a group of his subordinates approached him secretively. They handed over something before quickly retreating. The moment they left, I vaulted over the wall surrounding Benjamin’s residence. Benjamin sighed as he watched me. “Can’t you just use the front door?”

I knew he was worried I’d hurt myself or break a leg, considering he still saw me as an Omega. But honestly, if he weren’t here, I could have simply surrendered my body to Hera—it would have been much easier to get inside that way. “Too much trouble,” I muttered before striding directly into the house.

After circling the main hall and finding nothing suspicious, I turned to Benjamin and asked, “Where’s the treasure?”

Benjamin smiled faintly. “What makes you so sure that’s what they delivered?”

“I just know,” I said impatiently. “Now hurry up and tell me where it is!”

His lips curved into a doting smile as he shook his head. Then, he lifted his chin, gesturing toward the innermost room. I could barely contain myself and almost ran toward it. But as I neared the door, Hera picked up a familiar scent that sent me a wave of unease.

With growing apprehension, I pushed the door open. The moment I saw the item inside, my heart clenched. Benjamin’s so-called “treasure” turned out to be an ice coffin. And inside it lay a person.

Sure enough—it was someone I knew well: Dominic Reid, the former administrator of the SI Organization—the man who had been replaced. I had assumed Dominic was merely being held captive. I never expected to find him like this.

Forcing myself to stay calm, I stepped closer to examine him. But I couldn’t sense any sign of life from within the coffin.

“Is he dead?” I turned to Benjamin in disbelief, my voice heavy with sorrow.

Benjamin’s POV:

I hadn’t expected this kind of reaction from Hayley. She knew this man. That realization unsettled me. This was the first time I had ever seen her display such undeniable concern for another man. A heavy sensation settled in my chest, filling me with an inexplicable irritation.

“A corpse has no value in a power struggle,” I said coldly. “The ice coffin maintains a constant temperature and provides enough oxygen. Right now, he’s merely in a state of feigned death.”

At those words, Hayley visibly relaxed. Without hesitation, she stepped forward and opened the ice coffin.

Hayley’s POV:

A quick examination told me that Dominic’s condition was far more severe than simple unconsciousness. His tendons had been severed—both in his hands and feet. That was why he had lost consciousness. I tried to have Hera summon his wolf, but no matter how many times I called, it wouldn’t wake. Someone had injected him with a drug. On the surface, he looked like he was merely asleep, but in reality, he was teetering on the edge of death.

I couldn’t determine exactly what had been used on him, but one thing was clear—he needed surgery immediately. With Benjamin standing right there, I had no time to worry about keeping secrets. I pulled out my phone and called Claudio.

“You need to return immediately,” I said sternly. “Dominic is in trouble. You’ll have to perform the surgery yourself.”

“Wait—who did you say?”

“Dominic. He’s… That’s impossible!” Claudio’s voice was laced with disbelief. “I was just exchanging messages with him before you called!”

My heart sank. After a brief moment of thought, I gave a swift order. “Get out of there. Now.”