Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 585 A Heavy Feeling of Unease

Hayley’s POV:

“Do you really believe that Justin is Grandma’s biological son?”

Even though Hera had already suggested it, I still couldn’t bring myself to accept it.

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I knew the truth–I wasn’t Grandma and Grandpa’s biological granddaughter. They had taken me in, and that was how I became part of their family.

But for me, the idea of being their real granddaughter was more than just blood. As long as I was the only family they had left, I considered myself to be as close as possible to their own flesh and blood.

But now, Justin and his wife had appeared out of nowhere.

A heavy feeling of unease washed over me.

I couldn’t shake the fear that I might be pushed out of my place in their lives, leaving me alone–like a rogue without a pack, wandering aimlessly.

It was strange, but I wasn’t afraid of death or bleeding on a battlefield. Yet, the thought of being abandoned by family terrified me in a way I couldn’t explain.

Benjamin didn’t fully understand the turmoil inside me, but as my destined mate, he knew me better than anyone else.

If they were truly family, why would you never have met them

added, his grip on my hand tightening

or the same blood doesn’t make someone less of family. A family is made by love, and you will

me, his words eased the restlessness in my heart.

emotions–and for a moment, I didn’t want to pretend to be strong anymore. I let go of my guard and leaned my head

whispered

his voice gentle. “What’s

said quietly. I just needed to hear his voice.

that for a while,

door opened,

behind them and immediately blew their noses before walking toward me.

Justin said, his voice firm, radiating an air of authority as if he were in control.

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quickly. “I’ll stay here and watch over her. Justin, you and Hayley should go back and

clearly trying to get him to go

understood and shifted his tone, “Right, it’s important to check on