Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 439 Felt Sorry for Her

Hayley’s POV:

#Finished

She clasped my hand firmly, her tone low and pleading as she spoke, “I need you to act as my sister.”

For a moment, her words left me stunned, unable to respond.

“I know I’m asking for a lot,” she continued; her voice filed with urgency. “But I swear you won’t be doing this for nothing. All I’m asking is for you to visit her a couple of times a week, spend some time with her- it’ll mean the world to her.

“As for compensation, just say the word. As long as it’s reasonable, I’ll make it happen.

“And if you need protection, I can arrange for a Beta–level bodyguard,” she offered, her voice more businesslike now. “It could be useful for your work as Harmony.”

The suggestion made me chuckle internally. As an alpha, I didn’t have any need for a bodyguard.

Still, I kept my other identity under wraps–it wasn’t something I planned on sharing.

But as I thought about Virginia’s broken state that day, an unfamiliar ache settled in my chest. I felt sorry for her.

I couldn’t shake the memory of her desperation. Perhaps, in some way, I saw a reflection of my own struggles in her.

After a moment’s consideration, I finally nodded. “Alright. I’ll do it, but I won’t accept any payment. I’ll visit her and try to keep her company.”

Relief swept across Freya’s face, and she enveloped me in a warm embrace. “Thank you, Ms. Carson. This means so much to me.”

The car began to move again, the familiar hum of the engine filling the silence as we made our way to the Sanders estate.

sprawling gates of their mansion, the

myself staring at the grand, imposing structure

follow me,” Winifred, the butler,

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pat and smiled. “Thank

luxurious mansion. She led me through the grand hall, past the opulent decor, and into the quiet serenity of the back courtyard Eventually, we

here, Ms. Carson,” Winifred said as she opened the

a moment, I took

peaceful almost

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Sorry

Finished

Winifred returned, her voice breaking the stillness.

chapel occupied the center of the room, and kneeling in prayer was

Carson is here,” Winifred announced

her eyes lighting up as they fell on me. Her face broke into a

you’re back! I’ve missed you

mind scrambling to process her words. Deep

love wasn’t truly meant

pang of guilt,

forced myself to

said, stepping back just enough

no trace of the instability

“Young people these days are always dieting,

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words, so tender and full of affection, made my chest