Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 527: I Promise

Hayley’s POV:

It hit me suddenly how much Benjamin cared about certain things. I had already caused a few arguments by deliberately downplaying my appearance and hiding Harmony’s identity from him. I didn’t want to keep things from him, but revealing my Alpha status wasn’t an option just yet. If I told him I was an Alpha, those enemies lurking in the shadows would immediately target him.

For now, I had no choice but to calm him down. I gave Benjamin a warm look. “Okay, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have made that joke. I promise I won’t hide anything from you in the future, especially anything important.”

Benjamin responded firmly, “Not even the little things.”

I smiled even more sweetly. “I understand. I’ll listen to you.”

Finally, Benjamin seemed satisfied and started the car, driving us toward home. Bill and Dorothy had been waiting anxiously at home for Benjamin and Hayley’s arrival. When the Beta guards at the gate informed them that Benjamin’s car had arrived, they couldn’t wait any longer. The two elders shifted into wolves and raced toward the entrance.

Hayley’s POV:

“Hayley, my dear granddaughter…” Grandma rushed to me as I stepped out of the car, her arms wrapping around me tightly. She noticed the injury on my right hand, her face filled with concern as she began to cry. “Your injury is so bad! Even with your healing ability, it’s still such a visible wound!”

I quickly glanced at Benjamin, relieved that he didn’t seem to catch her words. I whispered to Grandma, “Benjamin doesn’t know I’m an Alpha. My injury is healing slowly because Hera is still in the energy recovery period. It’s just minor wounds.”

Grandma understood immediately and didn’t press further. Grandpa, holding his cane, looked worried but said nothing. I walked over to him, giving him a warm hug, and he softened. “As long as you’re safe, that’s all that matters. Let’s head inside.”

Benjamin greeted my grandparents, and we all went into the house together. Not long after we sat down, his phone rang. “Excuse me, I need to take this call,” he said politely. Grandpa nodded without looking up. “Go ahead.”

Benjamin stepped out onto the balcony to take the call, and Grandma brought up the topic of me being kidnapped by Irving. “I hope Irving didn’t harm you. That lunatic!”

I shook my head. “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’m fine.”

“He’s lost his wolf. How could he have tied you up even if you’re still pretending to be an Omega?” Grandma asked me in confusion.

I explained how Irving had teamed up with the witch, and Grandma’s face twisted in disgust. “That’s so shameful!” she muttered. “Don’t worry. I won’t let the one who hurt me get away with it,” I promised, holding her hand tightly.

Soon, Benjamin returned from his call and informed us that he had to leave. “There are some urgent matters at work I need to handle. I’ll leave Hayley in your care for now.”

Grandpa’s tone wasn’t good. “It’s nothing serious. Hayley is my granddaughter. I can take care of her well. You don’t need to come back unless it’s important.”

Both Grandma and I exchanged a glance, surprised by Grandpa’s tone. “What are you talking about?” Grandma scolded.

I felt confused too. Grandpa had always been gentle and kind. What was going on today? Benjamin, however, didn’t react angrily. He controlled his Alpha presence perfectly around us. He simply smiled and said, “It’s okay. I’m the one who misspoke.” Then, turning to me, he added, “I’ll take a private jet to see you once I finish my work.”

“Okay,” I responded, offering him a reassuring smile. He smiled back and left.

As soon as Benjamin was gone, Grandma began scolding Grandpa, “What’s wrong with you? He saved our precious granddaughter, and you’re acting like you want to push him away!”

“You don’t understand.” Grandpa frowned, clearly annoyed, but seemed hesitant to speak. “Forget it,” he said with a deep sigh. “He’s not suitable for Hayley. It’s better to end things now than drag it…”

He let out another sigh, but his eyes kept drifting toward me as if he was measuring something. I immediately sensed they were hiding something from me. “Grandpa, did something happen while I was away?” I asked seriously.