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

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Chapter 0015

Kaia POV

It is the day of the banquet and to say I got any sleep last night would be wholly untrue.

The pack looks incredible though, the Dark Phantom pack sure know how to dress for an occasion. Row upon row of outdoor lights hang everywhere.

There were even fire pits that had been installed to light up the main road that leads from the gate entrance to the pack hall. Entertainers had been arranged to perform in the hall and also by the main road to help set the tone of woodland creatures...it will be spectacular. So why am I feeling apprehensive? He might not even come....why would he? He hates the Dark Phantom pack, why would he accept on olive branch now.

want to

to hide away in my guest room, but I can't, I am a guest of the alpha household and Alpha Hector's plus one for the evening. To not make an attendance would be the height of rudeness, to the alpha and his pack members. T ! in too deep now, even helping prepare the canapés.

I was

I

I could see Aubrey was becoming too overwhelmed with the catering...I had to help her. We had a good production line set up; Aubrey making the canapés, me plating and wrapping to keep the freshness. Aubrey was an easy person to be around, the type of female that you could spend hours with and not make any sound. Just comfortable in her presence.

"Do you need help getting ready this evening?" She asks me as she continues to make many more canapés. Her back is currently turned to me, which aids me in her not being able to read my facial expressions.

"No, I should be okay..."

For obvious reasons.

"I didn't plan on making a fuss regarding my hair and make up, I was hoping to blend into the crowd and not be memorable.

"The Alpha has asked for me to assist, so I'll be up shortly. Go take a bath and I'll pop up soon.

She ushers me out of the kitchen, practically pushing me up the grand staircase that is also adorned with fairly lights.

full ball gown which has a layer of sparkly netting material, a slight sheer corseted body around the stomach and textured flowers on the bust as

was far too extravagant for me and had I of been a few weeks more into my pregnancy, the corset wouldn't have fit. But luckily I can get away with it for

up with silver glitter around my eyes and cheekbones. She claims I am

+25

Hopefully as soon as it starts, I can break away without

eyes trail up my dress, only providing a simple nod, and I find myself disappointed that he hasn't at least commented on Aubrey's hard work. Because she really has done a good job, even though

how my wolf is whining in my head for someone

look but never be able to touch. Life can be cruel

regretting being encouraged to dress in something so extravagant. He

He responds with a deep intake of air, offering his elbow out to

or

Or

head out the door with him. I must have it wrong, maybe

just doesn't know

going to get any jealous glares tonight am I

"What do you mean?"

"From

mate.....surely a female from another pack is your mate? Will she be

always the one

did that mean?

I am introduced to a number of alphas and

General

I conversation flows

easily and thankfully because I am now a Dark Phantom pack member, they just assume

to an alpha privately. I'm quite happy, I am tucked

watch couples dance, children running around and hiding under tables, the band playing upbeat music, I even smile back at Alpha Hector the couple of

deep in conversation with another alpha but couldn't seem to help

straightens and my wolf becomes alert before I

feel intense eyes on