Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 634 His Scent

Hayley’s POV:

“Hayley, welcome home!”

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His arms enveloped me tightly. At first, I wanted to pull away, but instead, I found myself softening, sinking into his solid hold, eventually allowing myself to feel comforted by it.

I sensed something unusual. Whenever I was near him, Hera, my wolf, seemed to calm down as well.

His scent, like Virginia’s, had a soothing, almost healing quality that deeply affected me.

It was a feeling so different from the intense passion and love I felt for Benjamin. Peter’s embrace, on the other hand, made me feel secure and cared for.

I inhaled deeply, realizing in that moment that, beyond Virginia, I was once again experiencing the mysterious pull of familial connection.

Freya’s eyes burned with fury, her fists clenched at her sides, shaking with barely controlled rage.

I couldn’t resist teasing her, raising my eyebrows in a playful challenge.

was jealousy, and the more she fumed, the more I felt the urge to provoke her. If

Hera stirred within me, her energy rising in

the door, anticipating Benjamin’s arrival. When he walked in, his eyes met mine, and he

out mockingly, “Peter, you might not know, but Hayley

his fiancée right in front

moment he heard her words. He briefly glanced at Benjamin, and the two exchanged a

replied, “What’s the big deal? A brother hugging his sister is hardly something

added with a shrug, “Michelle has been gone for years. She’s just catching up on the

snapped, her teeth clenched, throwing a sharp, resentful glare in my direction.

chuckle, lowering my head slightly

her in genuine surprise. “Freya, are you seriously going to argue with me over something so trivial? I thought you never picked

faltered, momentarily

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cover, adding, “I didn’t mean it that way. I just thought that if anyone saw, they might think Hayley is spoiled and doesn’t know proper manners. It could hurt

shot Freya a disdainful look. “She’s my daughter, and she deserves to be treated with care. Why

in to defend Freya. “Freya’s just trying to be helpful. It’s not fair to talk to her like that.”

Don’t forget, Daniel, you’re not even part of this family. Even if you were,

How dare you disrespect him like that?” Freya