Chapter 428: I Could Come With You
When I opened the door, I invited him inside. Henry gave me a disapproving look. “Boss, you’re finally back. I’ve been waiting forever.” After saying that, he glanced at Benjamin. “Ben, you’re here too.” Benjamin gave him a simple nod. Henry studied both of us for a moment, his frown deepening. Then he spoke again. “Boss, I can’t shake the feeling that you’re starting to give off the same energy as Ben here. You’re starting to look like an Alpha.”
His comment caught me off guard. I quickly looked at Benjamin, wondering how he would react. But Benjamin seemed unfazed. His attention was more focused on the envelope Henry was holding. Henry suddenly remembered and handed me the envelope. “Boss, here’s your letter.” Relieved, I took the envelope and thanked him. “Thanks.”
“Boss, I’ve delivered everything, so I won’t bother you any longer. I’ve got other things to take care of,” Henry said, turning to leave. Without further delay, he was gone. Once the door closed behind him, the silence of the room enveloped me. It was just Benjamin and me now.
I carefully tucked the letter away, then walked over to the couch and hugged him, feeling a wave of sadness. “In September, I’m heading off to Cryving for college. Does that mean we’ll be in a long-distance relationship?” Benjamin’s eyes tightened slightly as he kissed me gently, his voice tinged with sorrow. “I don’t want to be in a long-distance relationship with you.”
“Neither do I, but it seems like that’s our only option, but…” I looked up at him. “I’ll try to finish my courses as quickly as possible, maybe even graduate early, so we won’t have to be apart.” Benjamin reached up and softly rubbed my head. “Don’t push yourself too hard for me. And don’t forget, I’ve chosen you as my mate. Even if we’re apart, I’ll always think of you, love you, and stay loyal to you.”
“I’ll do the same!” I promised him with certainty. Hera’s voice echoed in my mind. “You don’t need to worry. The Moon Goddess destined you two as mates. As long as you’ve marked each other, you’ll never truly be apart in this lifetime.” She teased, “Why not just mate with him now and mark him?”
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I sighed in exasperation and silenced her. Benjamin and I stayed in each other’s arms for a long while before I reluctantly pulled away. “It’s getting late. You should get some rest.” He looked at me, narrowing his eyes. “So, you’re already planning to send me away?” I playfully pushed him. “Go on, go! See you tomorrow!”
“Hayley, when will I get to stay and keep you company?” Benjamin’s voice was deep and filled with longing as he gazed at me. I tried to keep my emotions in check, urging him, “Just go! I’m really tired.” With a soft sigh, Benjamin finally gave in. “Alright, I’ll go. Get some good rest tonight.” I watched him leave, his gaze still full of desire, and quickly shut the door behind him. Once I could no longer sense his presence, I leaned against the door, exhaling deeply.
Benjamin’s POV:
I stood outside, staring at the closed door with a heavy sigh. The more involved I became with her, the harder it was to control my desire to get intimate with her. But I knew it wasn’t the right time. I closed my eyes, pushing all thoughts aside. Slowly, my heart began to settle.
Once back in my room, I called my assistant. “Tyrone, I heard the Cryving branch needs a manager. Can you handle it? I plan on going there next month to take over.” Tyrone, sounding a bit surprised, stammered on the other end of the line. “Alpha… are you serious?”
I spoke with determination. “Yes. The Midnight Pack’s management is stable now, and I don’t need to stay here all the time. There are plenty of business opportunities at the Southwell Group’s branch. I’ll be able to manage things better if I’m there. So, it’s settled.” Tyrone paused for a moment before replying respectfully. “Understood, Alpha. I’ll take care of it.”
After hanging up, I gazed out the window, watching the night sky. The moon looked especially beautiful tonight. Hayley seemed like the perfect mate the Moon Goddess had gifted me. I’d do anything for her. As long as she didn’t lie to me…
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I turned over in bed, still half-asleep, and sunlight began pouring through the window, filling the room with warmth. Stretching, I sat up and got dressed before heading to the bathroom to freshen up. Just then, the doorbell rang. Without needing to check, I knew it was Benjamin. Hera urged me to hurry, and I opened the door.
Benjamin stood there, holding a breakfast tray. “Why are you up so early?” I asked. “I made breakfast and brought it to you,” he said with a smile as he stepped inside. He placed the tray down and added, “I’ll take you over after we finish breakfast.” I quickly sat down at the table, across from him, and we began to eat together.
Just then, my phone dinged with a new message. I checked it and saw that Christine had sent me a picture. The message that popped up on my phone was a screenshot of an email, with the words “New College” clearly visible at the top. Right after that, Christine’s voice message came through.
“Hayley, I got into New College!” she exclaimed, her voice full of excitement. I couldn’t help but smile as I replied, “That’s awesome, congrats!” Christine went on, explaining, “I applied on a whim, using my hockey skills. I honestly didn’t think I’d make it, especially since I’m an Omega. But, somehow got in!”
“That’s so great! We’ll be at the same school after all!” I responded. Christine then wrote, “By the way, I heard you’re working at Tanner’s studio, right? Send me the address. I’ll come find you later.” I quickly shot her the location, then turned my attention to Benjamin, who was sitting across from me. “Christine got into New College too. We’re going to the same school.”
“Well, she got in because of her special talent, so we’re technically not in the same department, but we’re still at the same college. That’s already something.” “That’s nice. At least you’ll have each other.” Benjamin nodded, but his expression turned more thoughtful. “Are you sure you’re okay living on your own? I could come with you if you need me.”
“No,” I immediately shook my head. “No, you’ve got so much on your plate managing both the Midnight Pack and the Southwell Group. You don’t need to worry about me.” Benjamin took my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. “The Midnight Pack is stable now, and Southwell can manage without me. But you, an Omega, all by yourself in a new place… it worries me.”
I smiled reassuringly, placing my hand on his cheek. “I’ll be fine. Plus, I’ll have Henry and Christine around. You don’t need to worry about me.” After finishing my breakfast, I stood up and said, “I have to get to the studio. I’ve got a wedding dress project, and I’m still figuring it out. I need to focus.”
Benjamin stood as well, grabbing the car keys and wrapping his arm around me. “I’ll drive you there.” He dropped me off at the studio and left, and I immediately set my bag down. The blank sheet of paper in front of me stared back, waiting for inspiration. I scrolled through some ideas online, but nothing seemed to click.
Just as frustration began to creep in, there was a knock on the door. “Hayley, are you there?” Christine’s voice came through. “Come on in!” I called out, relieved for the distraction. Christine entered with a cheerful smile. “Hey, I heard from the others that a lot of people are coming to…”
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She walked over, looking at me with admiration. “Wow Hayley, not only are you a famous musician Harmony, but you’re also an amazing designer!” “Seriously, I don’t know how you manage it all. As an Omega like me, I can’t even come close to your talent!” I felt a little uncomfortable with all the praise, but instead of saying anything, I just nodded.
“Christine, actually…” “Well, I was an Alpha, not an Omega,” I almost blurted, but then stopped myself. It didn’t feel like the right time to share that. “Actually what?” she asked, raising an eyebrow. “Nothing,” I quickly replied. “Hey, when you get married, I’ll design your wedding dress for you, okay?”
Christine’s face lit up. “I would love that!” We chatted for a while, and before long, lunch was approaching. I glanced at the A4 paper again and said, “I’m really sorry, but I’ve got to get to work. Let’s grab lunch after.” “Of course! Go ahead and work!” Christine replied as she picked up a magazine and flopped down onto the couch.
I pushed the A4 paper aside and started sketching. But no matter how many lines I drew, nothing felt right. Frustrated, I balled up the paper and threw it toward the trash bin, but I missed, and the crumpled paper landed at Christine’s feet. She put down the magazine, leaned over to pick it up, and unrolled it. “Hayley, what’s going on?”
I let out a heavy sigh. “It’s nothing. The client gave me a tricky brief, that’s all.” Christine, ever curious, asked, “What’s the problem? Maybe I can help.” I hesitated for a moment before replying, “Christine, what secrets can there possibly be in a blank A4 sheet?” She thought about it for a second, then answered seriously, “A blank sheet of paper? It’s just… a blank sheet. What kind of secret could it be hiding?”
I had been thinking the same thing at first, but the client had mentioned all the details were hidden in the paper. So what could be on it? Christine held the paper up and said, “It’s not that the paper itself has secrets, but think about its potential. You can write anything on it, fold it in any way you want…”
Suddenly, it hit me. “Wait… what did you just say?” I asked, my eyes widening as the idea clicked. Christine looked confused. “What?” But I was too excited to explain. I quickly slapped my forehead and exclaimed. “I got it! I got it!”