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

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the

has to be. But why didn't he stay

to encourage my voice to sound calm, almost

group alliance with other packs so he might have offered accommodation

Father's not the type to build connections with

changed in the last

the front driveway, 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 been waiting for

puts the cigarette out and hands some parcels to

to the alpha's office." Riley says as the delivery

me, our directions changing as I walk into the kitchen and

kitchen, my head in the fridge seeing what leftovers were available for snacking on. I was finding it increasingly difficult to conceal

time, I'm here if she

know that I placed parcels on his desk. There was one

that was finally some maternity clothes I had ordered. I was in desperate need of them now, these waistbands

Thanks

Riley."

with

of Aubrey's amazing leftovers, my tummy finally fall

even lunch

hide the fact that any food had been consumed, but who was I kidding.

Ready t

maternity clothes,

left on my desk. This parcel was far too small