Denied by Destiny Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 226

Kaia POV

This was a lot to take in.

My wolf was stirring beneath the surface, also listening. I could feel the constant touch of Hector’s fingers upon my skin as he grips me by my waist. My hip explodes with sparks as his thumb creates a circular motion under the hem of my top.

“I’m the wall between wolves and humans?” I repeat, my mind finding it hard to believe.

“You are the human protector. You were created to keep the originals in check. When they started attacking humans, starting to take advantage of their power…dominating over their human cousins…your lineage was created.”

“How can I…” My hands go to my chest in emphasis.

“…protect the human race from werewolves.” She had been drinking that potion for too long, it was attacking her mind as well as her body.

“You have the ability to control the wolves’ energy source. Rendering the human side just as useless.” She responds with a tut, as if this should all be obvious to me.

Hector’s movement behind me, followed by his loud swallow makes me glance back at him. His eyes burn into mine…that was the information he wanted to know.

“I don’t understand..”

“Come now Kaia you must have seen in battle…the shifted wolves that die, they don’t shift back into humans and survive. The skin side cannot live without the wolf side, one cannot survive without the other. It is both the gift and curse of being a werewolf.”

That is what I did to Samson, and to Rosa…I took away the energy of their wolves.

“I recently took energy off a werewolf and gave it to another…”

“Your quicker than your ancestors. They could only harness that skill after years of practicing. I’m impressed, it seems being the white wolf is like second nature to you.”

My eyes must be deceiving me because it seems as if she has a proud look upon her face.

“Can different types of energy make a difference

“Yes just like all things in life, there is variety.”

“What happens to the white wolf long term?” Hector presses.

“You need to change your wording.” She scowls at him.

“Will manipulating another werewolf’s energy be harmful to my mate?” His voice holds strength.

“I can’t answer that question. Each White Wolf has been different, each with a different level of skill. But I have reason to believe that it will not be harmful to Kaia.”

My eyes turn to Hector in a “I told you so” look, which is just scoffs at.

How does this woman know so much about me, about my wolf and what we are meant to be created for.

“How do you know so much?” My eyes narrow at her.

“Like I said, it is ingrained into us.”

“She’s at her safest with me.” Hector roars, his eyes flashing to that of your wolf.

“You’re strong, maybe the strongest yet…” She trails off into an almost inaudible mumble.

“Your wolf is fighting the wolfsbane, you need to leave unless you are willing to drink another cup…”

“Not a chance.” Hector grunts.

“Then our time is up.”

“Come with us.” I didn’t even know her name but I didn’t want to leave her here. She was vulnerable in these woods, alone.

“No, I am of better use to you here. My mate won’t forgive my betrayal.”

“We can protect you from him, from them.” I offer to her.

“Nobody can protect me from them. I broke the oath…my fate is sealed, it’s just a matter of when not if.” But there was more I could tell, more she wanted to tell me.

“What oath?”

“The oath of the pack. I broke it in speaking the truth, I went against the pack, my mate. But my soul couldn’t pretend, couldn’t keep the lie going. Not after she died and it then fell onto you.

I’m not sure if I did the right thing but I can’t take it back and I don’t know if I would. I have to live with my decision but I know deep down, I made the right choice.” She seemed conflicted on her past actions and there was so much I wanted to ask but I knew our time was up.