Chapter 512 Concerns


    Hayley''s POV:


    Feeling conflicted, I almost turned away immediately, hoping to avoid him.


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    Yet, it was toote-Benjamin had already seen me. He stopped about two meters away, his gaze piercing as he locked eyes with mine.


    After a few seconds of intense silence, he took a step closer, stopping just a step away.


    "Hayley, I found you,” he said softly, his voice warm as he smiled at me.


    It would be a lie to say I was not touched, but my thoughts were in chaos. Would his presence here bring Odessa to thend where I grew up?


    "How''s your mother?" I asked hesitantly.


    "She''s fine,” Benjamin replied, clearly reading the worry in my eyes. His faint smile carried a reassuring


    calm.


    "I came to Shadow Pack to find you because she''s epted you. She won''t cause you trouble anymore.


    "Hayz, are you okay?" he asked, his voice gentle.


    I nodded quietly, obediently, but did not say anything.


    Yet, no matter his reassurances, the thought gnawed at me-Odessa was his biological mother, while I shared no blood rtion with Grandpa and Grandma. The doubt and insecurity sank deeper into my heart.


    Then, suddenly, Benjamin wavered. Before I could process what was happening, he copsed.


    rmed, I did not hesitate. Ignoring the risk of exposing my Alpha status, I rushed forward to catch him just before his head could hit the ground.


    Calling for the beta enforcers, I quickly had him taken to the hospital.


    After an examination, the diagnosis was clear-Benjamin had altitude sickness. Shadow Pack''s high-altitude terrain had affected him, as higher-ranking wolves from other packs were often more susceptible.


    Not long after, he woke up.


    "You''re fine. It''s just altitude sickness," I exined, holding his hand gently to reassure him.


    However, as soon as his stomach growled loudly, I could not helpughing. "Alright, be honest. How long has it been since you''ve had a proper meal?"


    Benjamin held my hand tightly, his voice soft and warm. “Hayz, just opening my eyes and seeing you feels so good,"


    I sighed, adjusting his nket. "Rest well. I''ll head back and make you something to eat.


    "I''ll wait for you," he replied obediently.


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    I stayed with him until he drifted off to sleep before quietly leaving the room.


    While waiting for the elevator, I unexpectedly ran into someone familiar.


    "Alpha Hayley? Is it really you?"


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    Turning at the sound of the voice, I recognized Stephenie Jones, an old ssmate. I smiled politely and nodded. “Long time no see.”


    "What brings you here? Is someone in your family sick? Which room are they in? I


    can keep an eye on them for you tonight," she said enthusiastically.


    "Thank you, but there''s no need. I''lle backter tonight," I replied as the elevator arrived. "I won''t take up your time. Let''s catch up another time."


    I thought that would be thest I would see of her, but the next morning, after


    bringing food to Benjamin, I bumped into Stephenie again.


    "Hayley, it''s good to see you! Can you help me out?" She asked excitedly,


    Hera remained calm. Since I had hidden my Alpha identity while with the Midnight Pack, it was only natural she did not know.


    "Sure, what do you need?" I asked, not refusing outright


    "Tonight, there''s a ssmate gathering. Could youe with me?" she said quickly. "I told everyone I ran into you, but they don''t believe me. They think I''m just making it up and insist I bring you along. I can''t back out now."


    She looked embarrassed as she exined, and though I was not entirely keen on the idea, I figured it would not hurt to.reconnect with some old ssmates. If it became too much, I could always leave early.


    That evening, we went together.


    As expected, the gathering involved alcohol. I was not a fan of drinking to excess,


    so I stuck to juice while everyone else indulged.


    Later, when the group suggested moving to another bar for an after-party, Stephenie and I made an excuse to leave early.


    However, as we stepped outside the restaurant, a chubby male ssmate, clearly drunk, stumbled toward


    1. us.


    Before I could react, he leaned in, ufortably close to me.


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