Chapter 733 Decisive Blink

Hayley’s POV:

Grandpa’s teasing voice called out behind me, “Now that you’ve found your destined mate, you don’t want to spend time with this old man anymore.”

I chuckled, but just then, I sneezed. “Achoo!”

Hearing the commotion, Benjamin stepped out of his room. He took off his jacket and draped it over my shoulders. “It’s cold out—don’t you know to put on more layers?”

I flashed him a mischievous grin. “That’s what I have you for.”

“And what if I’m not around?” Benjamin scolded lightly.

“Well, then no one would know,” I shot back boldly, making Benjamin’s face darken. I quickly tried to appease him. “Alright, I’m just kidding. I’ll learn to take better care of myself from now on, okay? Satisfied, Mr. Southwell?”

“Barely.” Benjamin’s expression was stern for a second, then he broke into a smile. “So, what brings you here so late? Could it be your grandfather was right, and someone can’t wait to officially become my mate in front of the Moon Goddess?”

“As if!” I huffed, turning my face away in mock indignation. “I’m here to see Captain Langston!”

“Frederick?” Benjamin asked. “What do you need him for?”

“That’s between me and Captain Langston—none of your business!”

With that, I pushed open Frederick’s door and walked right in.

Inside the room, Zayd had just taken off his clothes and was about to go to bed when I barged in. Startled, he yanked the blanket up and wrapped himself tightly, retreating to the far corner of the bed.

But while Zayd managed to protect his modesty, he left Frederick completely exposed, caught off guard, and mortified in front of me!

Frederick, who had never had a mate, blushed furiously, shooting desperate looks at Zayd, silently begging for help.

Zayd glanced at him, then clutched the blanket even tighter, offering no assistance.

Frederick glared at him, exasperated and aggrieved.

Hayley’s POV:

Watching the two of them exchanging frantic glances, I was just about to tease them when Benjamin followed me in and gave me a light tap on the forehead.

If it had been anyone else daring enough to do that, I would’ve let Hera take over and put them in their place.

But this was Benjamin.

“Ow!” I pretended to be hurt, pouting. “What was that for?”

“For barging in and gawking at other men,” Benjamin said, narrowing his eyes in disapproval. Then he grabbed a jacket and tossed it over Frederick. “There, now you can look at him.”

I rubbed my forehead and stepped up to the bed.

Frederick was lying with his head toward the edge, so I leaned in until our faces were almost touching. “Captain Langston, how about we work together? Now that Claudio, or should I say Phillip, has been taken away, I’m guessing he’s still in Xetonia. I want to use your resources for a citywide search. In exchange, I’ll let you go free. But Ryder wasn’t killed by me, and I’d appreciate it if you kept that to yourself for now. If you want to cooperate, blink. If not, I’ll let my wolf snap your neck!”

As I spoke, I bared my sharp wolf fangs at him in a mock threat.

Frederick glared at me, staying silent.

I grinned. “I’m just messing with you. If you’d rather not, you can stay here as long as you want. I’ve got enough on my plate and really don’t need a bunch of Beta cops trailing after me. I’m sure you understand.”

I fixed my gaze on Frederick, waiting for his answer.

After a moment of silence, Frederick gave me a decisive blink.

Without hesitation, I took out a silver needle and performed acupuncture on him.

A few minutes later, Frederick had regained his strength.

He leapt out of bed and even demonstrated a set of wolf combat techniques.

“Captain Langston, don’t forget our deal,” I reminded him.