Denied by Destiny Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 493

“Yes, of course.” She was right, I had to keep on the path that we had chosen for ourselves. To take on the Clear Waters pack…and Callie to be my Luna.

As Josie and Knox head back towards the house, my eyes turn back towards the pack gates. I’ve never seen Jaxon bail out of the pack grounds so

quickly.

Wherever he was going, clearly hadn’t been approved by Dad.

Whether he likes it or not, I was back…for good. So, he better get used to me being on pack grounds, being in my family home.

I was the future alpha of the Clear Waters pack and it’s time I took ahold of my destiny with both hands.

….

“Ugh!” Josie slams her phone down on the kitchen island work top.

“What?” Knox moves over to her, like they can’t be apart for more than a few seconds.

Already touching her, all they ever do is touch.

His hands lock onto her hips, pulling her back into him…once again I need to avert my eyes.

This is my sister man, come on.

“Maya was meant to come over but she’s cancelled.” Josie responds exasperated.

“Does that mean I have you all to myself.” Knox’s nose dives into the nook of her neck, placing a kiss upon his mate mark.

“Behave. Are they always like this?” My eyes roll as I turn my back on them. This was ridiculous.

“Yes, life was a lot simpler when Josie was a child.” Dad muses out.

“Mum, Dad mentioned that Auntie Alora and Ezra should be here soon.” I call out to Mum as she walks through the kitchen towards the office, coming to a halt at my question.

“Most likely tomorrow.” I don’t miss the way her eyes flicker between Dad and mine.

“Good. I wanted to start the handover process.”

“You do?”

“Yes, I meant what I said Callie and I are here to take on the Clear Waters pack. Perhaps the two

of us can return back with Auntie Alora and Ezra, stay for a few days. I can give you the grand tour.” I turn to Callie, excited to show her where she will become luna.

“Sounds great.” Callie beams at me, her smile extending to Mum who is also the picture of excitement.

Josie not so much; she’s got a Jaxon look about her. A judgmental gaze.

“What?” I turn to her, wanting to know what was on her mind. I could feel distrust through the sibling bond, like Jaxon…she wasn’t falling for it.

“It’s nothing to be alarmed with, we just had to make some adjustments…security changes. It’s just so open out there and isolated from allied packs…” Mum starts but trails off towards the end.

I didn’t like the way those words sounded on her lips. Reading between the lines it sounded as if

excessive fencing had been installed. Which, would go against the aesthetic culture of the pack.

Blue lagoons pools didn’t really suit ironed fencing.

“We had no choice, the pack member’s safety comes first.” A rumble comes from Dad, as he pulls Mum closer to him.

“Of course Alpha, Jace and I understand.” Callie politically responds, as I remain speechless.

“So it’s settled, Jace you will visit first and we will follow in a few days later with Callie. Gives Knox time to give Callie a training run through.”

“Oh that’s not necessary Alpha. I’m trained in the arts of defence.” Callie proudly declares.

“Is that so?” Dad’s eyebrow rises, challengingly.

“Unrivalled…” She smirks out, meeting his gaze.

“Perhaps we can put your confidence to the test?” Knox takes a step forward, his arms crossing over his chest.

Callie turns to me, confused…but I knew exactly what he meant. He wanted to test out her sparring skills….wanted to see what my future Luna was made of.