Chapter 635: Why Did She Have to Come Back?
Freya’s POV:
How dare that useless fool look down on me! I could feel my wolf clawing inside me, desperate to take control, to lash out and rip him apart. But I couldn’t. As much as it burned inside me, I had to hold back—just like he said, he was my only ally now. I clenched my fists, forcing myself to stay calm, to suppress the fury rising within me.
But once I had a moment to breathe, I realized it was all Hayley’s fault. That bitch! Why did she have to come back now? If it weren’t for her, everything would have stayed peaceful. For years, I’d been the one protecting the Sanders name. I was so much more capable than she was. I was the top Beta warrior at the academy, graduated at the top of my class. I’d been running the company, overseeing multiple werewolf packs, and everything was running smoothly. So why should someone like her, an Omega, return and take everything from me? Why should she get all the attention and admiration?
I couldn’t let this happen. I couldn’t let her steal what was rightfully mine! The position of leader of the Sanders should have been mine from the start. I had to figure out how to make Hayley disappear… once and for all.
Hayley’s POV:
After I had managed to send Freya and the others away, Peter turned to me. “Michelle, pack your things. We’re leaving today. You’re coming home with me,” he said. “Don’t worry, as long as the Sanders are here, no one will hurt you,” he added, trying to reassure me. As if on cue, Grandma and Grandpa appeared from the backyard, nodding in agreement.
I paused for a moment to think, then shook my head. “No, it’s not practical to live with the Sanders. I still need to look after Grandma’s treatment.” Peter nodded in understanding before walking toward my grandparents. He spoke politely. “If it’s alright with you, I was thinking about moving the Carsons to a larger property, then my mother and I will move in. That way, we could all be together and stay close to Hayley. Would that be okay? Hayley will be here for a few more years for school, I’m sure you’ll want to stay with her. Moving to a bigger house would make it more comfortable for all of us.”
“Peter, you’re moving in too?” Virginia asked, her voice filled with surprise. I was equally shocked by the idea. “Yeah,” Peter replied, his tone serious. “I’ve neglected Michelle for far too long. Moving closer will allow me to be there for her.”
“You really don’t have to do that,” I said, uncomfortable under the weight of his attention. “I don’t need it.” Peter looked at me, concern and a touch of helplessness in his eyes. “You don’t need it? So, what am I supposed to do as your brother then? I’ve only been awake for a few hours, and already I’ve heard so much about you from Mom,” he continued. “I know you’ve been taken care of by just your Grandma and Grandpa, and I know you’ve been alone in the Midnight Pack, where you were always pushed around by the higher-ranked werewolves. I’ve made my decision. From now on, I’m going to protect you. I want you to learn to rely on someone. I don’t want you to keep pretending you’re so strong.”
Seeing the sincerity in his eyes, I couldn’t bring myself to respond. I just stayed quiet. Peter turned back to Grandpa. “Mr. Bill, what do you think?” “I have no objections,” Grandpa said, smiling at Peter with approval. He then turned to me with a warm expression. “It’ll be nice to have more people around. We two old fools wouldn’t mind having everyone stay with Hayley.”
“Alright, I’ll take care of it,” Peter said, then turned to Virginia. “Mom, could you have some of the servants help pack Hayley’s things?” “Don’t worry about it,” Virginia replied, smiling. They exchanged a glance, and Peter quickly left the room. As he passed Benjamin, he stopped, his expression hardening. “Come with me for a moment.”