Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 729 Save My Father.

Hayley's POV:

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We arrived home just in time for dinner. The whole family was gathered around the table, but with Virginia and Peter absent-and Claudio went missing-the mood was a bit subdued.

Only Steven seemed to be enjoying himself, eating with obvious relish.

I'd known him for years and understood why. Though he was the son of an Alpha, his long-standing feud with his father meant he'd spent much of his childhood as a rogue, never knowing where his next meal might come from. That was probably why he cherished the warmth of a family meal so much.

"Mr. Lowe, you're a financial tycoon with billions at your fingertips. At least try to eat with a little more decorum," Stewart remarked wearily from beside me.

Steven paused, a sheepish grin crossing his face. "Heh... I'll try, I promise!"

"Mr. Lowe, don't listen to him! Eat however you like, as much as you want. Come by more often!" Henry, who had heard the legendary stories of Steven's triumph with me as "X" in the capital markets, clearly admired him.

I was watching their banter with interest when a sudden clatter echoed from the front gate.

the dim porch light, a thin figure was dragging a bag behind her, struggling

her face

that the Jaggeds' daughter?" Steven frowned. "It wasn't enough to try her luck on the street-now she's followed us home?

set down his utensils and was the first to

property. Take your things and get lost, or I swear, I'll

"Fine, do your worst.

with a wry smile. People with nothing left are always the hardest

He'd once been a penniless rogue himself, clawing his way up to

high-ranking werewolf. His eyes flashed dangerously, wolf-like

face twitch, fear flickering

retort. "You want to kill me?

few more steps into the yard, and called our to me in a loud voice. "Hayley, I know I can't fool you. Yes, I approached you for a reason, but it wasn't

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was for my father.

stripped of his Alpha title, he's