Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 449: Introduce My Fiancé
Hayley’s POV:
I couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger as I watched Kirsty stare at Benjamin with such a blatant, infatuated gaze. My hands clenched at my sides, my nails digging into my palms. She kept her focus on him, speaking as if I weren’t even there, her voice dripping with curiosity. I narrowed my eyes, my tone cold as I spoke, “Kirsty, I don’t think we’re close enough for that.”
“Why would I introduce my fiancé to you?”
Her face shifted slightly in surprise, but she quickly regained her composure. With a flick of her hair, she smirked before saying, “Who says we aren’t close? We just faced off against each other not long ago.”
Ignoring me completely, Kirsty turned her attention back to Benjamin. “Hey, are you from around here? What department are you in? Can I have your number?” she asked, her voice light and almost flirtatious.
I felt a rush of frustration and instinctively tightened my grip on Benjamin’s hand. He noticed my reaction and gave me a small, reassuring smile, trying to calm me down. But Kirsty, blissfully unaware of how irritated I was, only laughed in response. I had a feeling she mistook Benjamin’s smile as an invitation to continue her advances.
“Hey, handsome, what do you say?” she asked boldly, completely disregarding me as she continued her relentless pursuit.
Instead of answering her, Benjamin slowly turned to me, his voice calm but firm. “That’s something I’ll have to ask my fiancée about.”
Kirsty’s face immediately faltered, her smile freezing. I hadn’t expected Benjamin to respond like that, so calmly, and in such an indirect way. I shot him a look, pulled my hand from his, and snapped, “If you want to give her your number, then go ahead. No need to ask me.”
Seeing that I was genuinely upset, Benjamin quickly grabbed my hand, his expression turning serious. Then, his Alpha presence shifted, a forceful aura surrounding him. His voice was stern and filled with authority. “I already have a girlfriend. Please stop bothering me.”
To my surprise, Kirsty didn’t back off. Instead, she persisted, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “You’ve only been together for a short time, right? How deep could your feelings really be? Someone like her can’t possibly be your destined mate. You should explore other options before deciding who really suits you—”
Benjamin interrupted her firmly, his voice brooking no argument. “No need for that. I’m sure. She’s my destined mate.”
He turned back to Kirsty, his tone now commanding and filled with finality. “I’d appreciate it if you showed some respect and stopped pursuing other people’s mates.”
Kirsty’s face flushed a deep red with frustration. I could feel the intensity of Benjamin’s Alpha energy, a presence so powerful that it seemed to freeze Kirsty in her tracks, leaving her speechless. With her standing there, stunned and speechless, I took Benjamin’s hand and walked away without looking back. Though I could faintly hear her muttering something under her breath, I didn’t pay it any mind.
“I’ll make sure to find a way to teach you a lesson, Hayley!” she hissed, her voice full of bitterness. Her threats didn’t faze me in the slightest. With Benjamin’s arm linked with mine, we continued walking together.
After some time, I noticed that Benjamin’s expression had softened, and a peaceful smile played at the corners of his mouth. He looked genuinely happy and at ease. At that moment, I stopped and let go of his hand. He looked at me, puzzled. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling alright?”
I bit my lip, shook my head slightly, and then looked up at him, meeting his eyes.