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.

the sprawling gates of their mansion, the driver brought the

I found myself staring at the grand, imposing structure ahead, uncertainty swirling in my

Winifred, the

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and smiled.

decor, and into the quiet serenity of the back courtyard Eventually, we stopped in front of a smaller house tucked away at the edge of a garden.

as she opened the door. “I’ll

for a moment, I

peaceful almost intimate. The vibrant

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returned, her voice breaking the stillness. “Ms. Carson, you may come

the center of the

Ms. Carson is here,” Winifred announced

on me. Her face broke into a radiant smile, and without hesitation, she rushed toward me, pulling me into a

back! I’ve missed you so

sudden affection left me frozen in place, my mind scrambling

love wasn’t truly meant for

pang of guilt, knowi,,

forced myself to remain

said, stepping back just enough to examine me closely. “You’ve

the instability Freya had mentioned. She seemed so composed, her gaze steady and

myself,” she said, her tone filled with maternal care. “Young people these days are always

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of affection, made my chest tighten. I wanted