Chapter 276: He Must Still Be Alive

Hayley’s POV:

“Boss, the pack and the company are in complete disarray right now. Everyone knows about Benjamin’s situation, and no one is in charge.”

My heart sank, and I remembered Grandpa Southwell’s last instructions. I pushed myself to stay focused. “What’s the current situation? Tell me everything.”

Henry continued, “The pack is managed okay, with Tyrone stepping in as second-in-command. But the shareholders of the Southwell Group are starting to stir things up, planning to hold a meeting to elect a new CEO.”

“These people have lost their minds,” I said, my anger rising.

“Boss, still no word on Ben? I’m worried…” Henry’s voice was filled with concern.

I quickly interrupted him, trying to reassure him. “Ben will be fine. He’s still alive.”

Though I said those words out loud, I was trying to comfort myself just as much as him. Benjamin, like me, was an alpha. His physical abilities were top-notch. He’ll hold on until we find him.

I looked up at the vast snow-covered mountains ahead of me, a quiet feeling deep inside telling me that Benjamin was still alive. Maybe he was just waiting for me to come and rescue him.

As this thought crossed my mind, I felt a rush of determination. “Henry, if anything goes wrong with the company or if you need help, you can reach out to Thomas. He’ll help stabilize things.”

When I mentioned Thomas, Henry said no more. I quickly ended the call before he could process that I was close with Thomas.

Staring at the endless white landscape before me, I had made up my mind. I couldn’t wait any longer. I had to find him!

I replayed the events of that day in my mind. Before I lost consciousness, I could still feel his warmth next to me. I remembered vividly the calming sense of peace from Hera. What if he had been right there beside me, and I didn’t even notice?

Suddenly, a new realization hit me. I quickly called the rescue team. “Please, he’s still out there. You have to help me find him!”

Seeing how desperate I was, the rescue team sighed in defeat. “Sorry, ma’am, we’ve been searching this mountain for days. If there were any signs of life, our detectors would have picked them up. And it’s been more than 72 hours—the critical window for rescue. Your friend is likely gone.”

Their words felt like a punch to my gut. I immediately corrected them with all the conviction I could muster. “That’s impossible. He’s not dead! Stop saying that!”

The mountain could collapse again at any moment. We can’t risk our lives for someone who might already be beyond saving.”

My heart sank, but I understood. Still, I couldn’t give up. I had to believe Benjamin was alive. He’s such a strong alpha. How could he have died in an avalanche?

Then, I suddenly remembered something. Aunt Ivana had once told me that she had a team of highly trained beta warriors, the Moonguards, in Smulia.

There was no time to ponder this; I called Ivana right away. As soon as she understood what I was asking, she immediately made arrangements to send help.

I waited for a few hours until they finally arrived. When Ivana saw me, she immediately pulled me into a comforting hug. “Hayz, what happened to you?”

I grabbed her hand tightly and pleaded, “Aunt Ivana, Benjamin is still alive. Please, you have to save him.”

Ivana stroked my back gently, trying to comfort me. “Don’t worry, Hayz. As long as there’s a chance, I’ll find him for you.”

After a brief preparation, I led the Moonguards up the mountain myself. At first, Ivana tried to stop me, but seeing how determined I was, she relented.

Relying on my memory, I led them to the spot where I had regained consciousness. “It’s here, Aunt Ivana! He can’t be far.”

Ivana quickly scanned the area and commanded, “Quick, check the surroundings. Is anyone here?” She gave the order, and the Moonguards scattered to search for any sign of Benjamin.

After a thorough search, we found nothing, and I felt completely defeated. “How is this possible?”

I cried out in frustration, collapsing to the ground in the snow. I held my head in my hands and whispered, “Benjamin, where are you?”

Hugging my knees, tears silently ran down my face, and I slammed my fists into the ground in frustration. Suddenly, I felt the snow beneath my feet shifting.

Ivana shouted from beside me. “Is it an avalanche?” We all looked around, but nothing catastrophic seemed to happen. “What’s going on?”