Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 31: The Future Luna Candidate
Hayley’s POV:
Was Benjamin my destined mate? Ha! I couldn’t help but scoff internally. He just warned me not to choose him as my mate, saying he already has someone in mind for his future: Luna. Even if he really is my destined mate, so what? He clearly looks down on me, and frankly, I don’t care about him either.
“I’m fine.” After sorting through my thoughts, I pushed Benjamin aside, grabbed my gear, and headed for the door. Benjamin kept staring at me with a curious gaze, but I purposely ignored him.
“That’s it for today’s training. I’m leaving. If you want to stay here, feel free.”
“Bye.” Without turning around, I waved dismissively and walked out.
Hera wasn’t happy with how I deliberately distanced myself. “Hey! Why didn’t you take the chance to spend more time with him? He’s our destined mate! I’m addicted to his scent! I just can’t get enough.”
“Hera, calm down. He’s not interested in me, and I feel the same way about him. I just want to get through this one-year pact as fast as possible, leave the Midnight Pack, and find a mate who actually loves me back.” I managed to rein in Hera’s agitation.
Pushing the thought aside, I headed back to my room. That night, I tossed and turned for hours before I finally fell asleep.
The next morning, Grandpa and Aunt both called to tell me how sorry they were for not being able to throw me a birthday party. After all, turning 18 is a huge deal, especially for werewolves like us. But since I was staying in a different pack, it was said that holding a birthday party while away could bring bad luck. Besides, the idea of finding my destined mate at my 18th birthday ceremony, once something so important, no longer held any significance for me.
I shook my head, pushing those thoughts away. After packing my things, I went downstairs, where the car to take me to school was already waiting.
Chapter 31: The Future Luna Candidate
Hera immediately became excited, as usual, but I felt conflicted. I did my best to calm her down, ignoring her urge to get closer to him. Yesterday’s events replayed in my mind, and I felt awkward. Trying to act as if nothing bothered me, I sat quietly in the back seat.
Benjamin started the car, and we drove off in silence. Neither of us spoke, and I truly understood the meaning of awkward silence for the first time. Even the air felt heavy with tension. I silently prayed that we would reach the school faster.
We finally pulled up, and the car was still rolling to a stop when I eagerly reached for the door handle, only to find it locked.
“Could you unlock the door?” I asked, looking over at Benjamin. To my surprise, he handed me a USB drive instead. I was confused and asked, “What’s this?”
Benjamin explained, “It’s information on all the potential opponents you might face in your tennis matches. It could come in handy.”
“Huh? This isn’t necessary,” I said, immediately declining without a second thought.
Benjamin’s expression didn’t change, his dominant Alpha aura unmistakable. “I don’t take back anything I’ve given. Feel free to throw it away if you don’t need it.”