Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 247 The Past

Hayley’s POV:

It wasn’t long before Nueve emerged.

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Pearls

“Though I’m a bit surprised, seeing you here isn’t entirely unexpected,” he said, looking at me with a mix of surprise and contemplation.

The news about Sara’s comeback has been spreading like wildfire,” he added.

I nodded, then spoke, “Nueve, I remember leaving something behind here years ago. I came today to pick it up.”

Nueve took a seat casually. “I’ll get it for you in a bit, but let’s have a drink first,” he said, lifting a bottle of liquor and gently clinking it with my glass.

“I heard Siete went to Midnight Pack to find you. How’s everything between you two?”

I shrugged and said, “Nothing special. Things are pretty much the same.”

Nueve smirked knowingly. “Siete is the type who acts impulsively, speaks his mind, and doesn’t beat around the bush. I imagine he’s had a few run–ins with you.”

shifted the conversation and said, “Your business seems

raised his gaze, his expression turning serious. “About Gillian was that

as a question, his tone was more certain than

I

a small hum,

back then. Gillian was in the wrong,

everything from the past came rushing back. Some things started to make more sense.

exchanged glances, Siete gave a faint smile and said, “When it comes to Gillian, I have no right to interfere, but I was hoping you could do

I understood now.

this for

spoiled her, protected her … I don’t fully understand his devotion, but I can’t say anything

the nect etou in the nact.

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Mon,

The Past

move forward, right?”

Nueve said sincerely.

“It’s been so long since

you think

your skill from before. Does that mean I’ll be seeing you

me