Denied by Destiny Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 569

I was never meant to have the Clear Waters, I was

always meant to take on Dad’s original legacy…the Amber Desert.

With Cleo by my side.

We would be close to her family pack, which is important to Cleo…she is extremely close to her Dad and brother, and she would want to support Ares in the years he takes over as Alpha of the Red Thorn pack.

This felt like divine providence.

“No, this feels right. Like this is where I am meant to be. The alliance can’t deny my request, being that this pack is in your bloodline Dad, and that my mate was already the luna. For the first time in a long time, I know I am where I am meant to be.”

“So, Kit and I are taking on the Clear Waters? I don’t know…” Josie bites down on her lower lip, the feeling of hesitation hitting me through the triplet sibling bond.

“If this is what you want, I will be by your side the entire way Red. It’s fitting that a moon blessed wolf should return home don’t you think?”

……

By the time 5am arrived everyone just fell asleep in the spots they were sat in.

Silence finally descended upon the alpha house, Mum’s uncontrollable sobs from upstairs faded out, and I gave into that call to sleep, to recharge my mind.

I can’t have been asleep long when I jolt awake, to find my lap empty…coldness washing over me from the lack of her touch.

I check the clock on the wall behind me, 8am…gentle snores come from those around me, Josie asleep in Knox’s arms, Dad and Orpheus each sprawled out in an arm chair, whereas Jaxon and Ares both passed out on the floor.

All accounted for but my mate. Where was Cleo?

My mind is instantly put at ease when I hear the low whsipers of Cleo talking…to the elderly woman, that so happens to be my long lost great auntie…

“Can’t you stop drinking that now?” Cleo’s hushed tones hit my ears.

“No, never.”

“But Than and Medea aren’t around, and we won’t trade you.”

“You are pregnant dear…with my great great nephew.”

“So?”

“So, if anything the White Moon have more leverage over me now. If they were to find out where I am and realise what is at stake, they will take you without a second thought. No it’s best for everyone involved that I keep taking this.”

“If I hadn’t of left, if I hadn’t of been so reckless…”

“You mustn’t be too harsh on yourself child, I…whats that?”

They pause, my own hearing stretching out further as I hear the sound of paws climbing down the stairs.

I leap out of my seat when I hear the terrified gasp escape from Cleo’s mouth.

“It’s Mum, she’s overtired…just don’t move, pretend you don’t see her.” Cleo’s once hoarse voice is higher now, fear laced within it.

“She what…oh my…”

I don’t wait, not when my Cleo is at risk.

I creep down the darkly decorated hallway, towards the kitchen where I find Rosa in her wolf form, prowling around the kitchen table as if Cleo and my relative were on the menu for breakfast.

A snarl escapes her wolf, as she snaps her teeth at Cleo…who flinches back slightly.

I see red, pure unadulterated anger.