Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate novel Chapter 349

Chapter 349 Refusal 

Hayley’s POV: 

+0 Pearis 

Benjamin smiled softly and said, “You’ve been working for hours. Your shoulders must be stiff. Let me massage them.” 

“No need. I’m fine,” I replied quickly. 

Despite my protest, he began gently kneading my shoulders, and I didn’t stop him. 

His hands worked magic. Soon, the tension in my muscles cased, and my thoughts felt clearer. Ideas started flowing effortlessly again. 

I turned to him with a small smile. “Looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer. I need to finish this sketch.” 

Feeling a surge of excitement, I eagerly grabbed the pen and began to draw. 

Benjamin, calm and unhurried, sat patiently beside me, silently observing- 

In the compact room, neither of us said a word–only the soft scratch of my pen broke the stillness. 

Outside the door, Tanner caught sight of this peaceful moment and couldn’t help but smile. 

He leaned toward his assistant and whispered, “Leave them undisturbed for the night.” 

“Yes, Mr. Southwell.” 

Satisfied, Tanner turned and left the studio. 

Hayley’s POV: 

In the quiet, brightly lit studio late at night, I stretched and let out a yawn as I finished the final stroke. “Finally done!” 

Glancing over, I noticed Benjamin still sitting nearby. His legs crossed. Though he held a magazine, he hadn’t turned a page in a long time. 

Curious, I took a closer look and realized he had dozed off. 

Smiling softly, I grabbed a blanket and draped it over han. I was about to leave the room when his strong arms suddenly wrapped around my waist. 

“Finished already?” His voice was deep and husky, heavy with sleep. 

I blinked, slightly startled. “Yes, it’s done. Let’s head back now.” 

But Benjamin tightened his embrace. Just let me hold you for a bit longer,” he murmured. 

I stood still, unmoving, as he held me close. 

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Chapter 349 Refusal 

18 Pearls 

The warmth of his embrace, combined with his intoxicating scent, stirred Hera’s primal urge to thate with him, but I suppressed it. 

I had to be patient–only after I revealed everything to him and earned his acceptance could I truly be with him. 

It was the only way to secure the Moon Goddess‘ blessing, ensuring our bond would last forever. 

Lost in thought, I was startled when the lights in the studio abruptly went out, plunging us into total 

darkness. 

“What happened? Why did the lights go out?” I asked, my voice tinged with worry. 

Benjamin remained calm. “It’s probably just a timer shoting the power off. I’ll grab my phone to light the way. Let’s head home.” 

He pulled out his phone. But after a few attempts, it became clear that the battery was dead. 

“My phone’s out of charge,” he said, frowning. 

I quickly retrieved mine, switching on the flashlight to bathe the room in a dim glow. “Let’s go.” 

Leading the way, I headed toward the door with Benjamin following behind. But when we tried to leave, the door couldn’t budge.