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

Chapter 0044 Kaia POV

I remain alone with Rosa for another hour, her asking me questions, me asking her to do simple tasks daily. Like take a shower, eat at least one big meal a day, to take a walk. Things that seem like a huge task right now but soon will become a natural part of her daily life, of her recovery. Soon she'll be doing these things without realising it. She has the love and support of her family, she's going to be okay, I have faith in that.

Riley insisted on escorting me back to the alpha house. There really was no need, with the sudden unexplained departure of the Amber Desert warriors, the Dark Phantom's high risk level had been reduced and in a day or two people would be expected to be able to leave the pack grounds as they please. But I think he felt duty bound to escort the lone female guest of the alpha back to the alpha house. If anything, I think, to avoid being disciplined by the alpha for letting me walk alone. "I don't know what you did, but she's already seems to be halfway back to her old self." Riley rubs his hands over his eyes. He was tired and worried for his little sister. "It will take time, but she'll get there. As long as you and your parents remain patient with her. She lashes out at home because it is her safe place." do you know that?"

How do I know that?

I can't really answer his question, I just shrug because I haven't had a safe place for a while now. And that is something I was grateful that Rosa had. "How are you finding the pack?"

"Everyone is

"Our

is very welcoming. I must admit I had expected a different atmosphere." I like Riley, he's mature for his age and quite a matter of fact person. Doesn't sugar coat things, I like that. reputation, or should I say our alpha's reputation precedes us..." You could say something like that."

are

He walks

you staying?"

s behind me as a pack member walks past us, letting me walk ahead of him on the narrow path before rejoining my side. The traits of a gentleman.

"I don't really know, I came here looking for someone.

I

"The Alpha?"

"No, someone I haven't seen for a long time. He is quite distinguishable, he has a scar to the side of his left eye."

greying hair...middle aged. I can't remember

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Chapter 0044

the

has to be. But why

here?" I try to encourage my voice to

don't. Alpha is part of a group alliance with other packs so he might have offered accommodation as a favour to another alpha contact.

maybe, Father's not the type to build connections

changed in the

a delivery van is parked outside, a man in uniform sitting on the back of the lorry smoking a cigarette. He looks annoyed, like ne has has

he sees us approach, he puts the

to the alpha's office." Riley says as

changing as I walk into the kitchen

my head in the fridge seeing what leftovers were available for snacking on. I was finding it increasingly difficult to conceal my expanding bump and increasing appetite,

here

placed parcels on his desk. There was one for you, I've left it on

I was in desperate need of them

Thanks

Riley."

up with

to my guilty gorging of Aubrey's amazing leftovers, my tummy finally fall again after

even lunch

the kitchen trying to hide the fact that any food had been consumed, but who was I kidding. Aubrey will take one look at

Ready t

out in my new maternity clothes, I head into

frowns at the parcel left on my desk. This parcel was far too small