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

Chapter 0171

Kala POV

"Kaia?" His eyes continue to search mine for some sort of sign that this was surely a wind up.

I'm sorry, it's true." I look between Riley and Samson.

"What happened?"

"Well obviously I don't remember." I try to make light of the situation but it falls flat. Even Rosa, she was tensing her back as this Samson seemed transfixed on me. You

"You don't remember me?"

"I don't. I thought I might if I saw you, that your face might trigger a memory. But it hasn't.

I don't remember anything, it's like a do over. I didn't even remember my mate."

"Mate?" His eyebrows furrow, before they fall upon the mark on my neck. A deep rumble leaves his chest as his lips expose his teeth, unsatisfied by something. Yes Hector." I confirm.

"Oh I see."

An awkwardness descends on the room as I mention Hector's name to Samson. Thankfully Rosa breaks it by standing up and offering to make us some drinks. "What happened?" He asks me, running his hands through his blonde hair.

"Apparently I fell from the cliff tops.."

"Fell...from the cliff tops?.... You did love the cliff tops." He scoffs at first before sighing out.

"I did?"

"It was your favourite place in the pack, it reminded you of our childhood pack the Clear Waters."

left his mouth....gripped by what he was saying, learning about my past from a stranger. Although I wasn't

your Mother's pack but Beckett was the alpha...what happened

was a complication with the kidney transplant to Alora, apparently he just never regained consciousness." I respond, not expecting his eyes to flash to that of

to find him through the mind-link, using

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he closes his eyes and inhales a big

you my

complicated. I was going to be sworn into the Nightshade Reformed pack but then

us down not

if it is that

buffs out as he turns to Riley not

to speak to her alone." He demands through clenched

mountain. "Kaia...I have private things to discuss with you. Things that are vital for the Nightshade Reformed pack." He turns to me, his eyes giving me a pointed

"Yes."

say anything.." I

I would be happier knowing it was said in private. Please Kaia." His plea seemed genuine, something he didn't want

out, knowing he

Riley tries to keep his growl

can go home or wait outside for privacy." I

"Luna.."

my wishes." I firmly state, releasing my aura behind my request. I thought I would need to practice it more, but it comes naturally to me...like

the room, he gives Samson

the door closes Samson takes a step closer to me, his hands gripping at my jaw as he tilts my head

you?" His tone has a level

"No...not exactly.."