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

Chapter 0025 Chapter 0025 Alora POV

By the time my doctor's appointment had finished, Beta Zane was already waiting for Than outside. Some kind of security development that required immediate attention. Whatever was happening. Than would have to tell me soon. I will be sworn in as Luna when the timing is right and become just as responsible for the safety of the pack.

I get it, I'm still recovering. But I'm not talking about going out on border patrol, Whatever is happening, he can update me from the safety of the alpha house. As hard as I try, I I couldn't get the photograph or lack of wedding dress out of my head. Something was niggling within me, my wolf growing stronger by the day and picking up on something strange.

of

I walk home alone, getting the odd look from pack members who don't seem keen to return my friendly smile. They were angry at me, angry for what I put their alpha through. I'll have my work cut out to prove I can be the Luna they deserve. As soon as I close the front door behind me, I hear Freya calling out to me from the kitchen.

This was another thing, Freya was the female beta...she should be assisting Zane...not babysitting me.

At least she was alone and I plan to use that to my advantage.

I walk straight into his office, knowing exactly what I want and where I safely put it back..

It was a gusty day outside, yet bright sunshine still roared through the windows lighting Than's office perfectly. However, I still find myself needing to turn his desk lamp on, just to inspect it closely one more time.

I've always had a soft glow, an olive type skin tone....but the me in this photograph is glowing. Not a person that woke up, got married and then went back into a coma.

I didn't look half dead, even now my skin colour was still greyer than usual. I was still recovering.

Freya??" She replies half listening as she is busying herself by the sink.

can't I

"Remember what?"

"This?" This?

Her eyes widen as she looks at the photograph held out in my hand. "Why can't I

as she seems to be holding her breath. Her reaction was the confirmation I needed. "I won't tell Than or Zane,

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been

to ask Than, and I don't

head, keeping

her hand over the kitchen island that separates us. She must pick up on my desperation because her

her lips already regaining a pinkish tone

memory...what does that mean?" My hand lets goes of hers and travels up to my temple, slowly rubbing at the

tell Than or Zane that

"I won't."

"I

given strict instructions to not mention her." Her eyes display the seriousness

"Who?"

woman in the picture...it's

"Who is it?"

is the Alpha's

"Wife?"