Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond

"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.noveldrama

"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.

"Nothing."

"You had a look."

"No I didn't."

"Yes you did, just now...what is it..."

"I just think you might be rushing into things that's all." She shrugs out, not really saying what she wants.

"Is this not what you all wanted. For me to take on the role as Alpha?" I look at them all, checking I was on the same wave length.

"Of course darling...but only if you

want it." Mum gently responds as she moves over to Dad. He hands stroking through the back of his hair. What was it with these mated couples. en

"Yes, I told you this...I want it." I determinedly answer.

"Excellent...I would advise you spend some days at the Clear Waters by yourself. We can look after Callie, drive her down once you have settled in. The pack has changed since you were last there." Dad recommends, his voice steady.

"Changed, how?" I press, intrigued to know more.

Both Mum and Dad share a glance towards one another.

"Josie?" Rolling my eyes from their lack of response, I next ask my sister.

"Don't look at me, I've been at the training head quarters for the past year." She half heartedly responded, her fingers typing away on her mobile phone.

"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.