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."

was focused on every word that left his mouth....gripped by what he was saying, learning about my past from a stranger. Although I wasn't a stranger to him.

pack but Beckett was the alpha...what happened to

transplant to Alora, apparently he just never regained consciousness." I respond, not expecting his eyes to flash to that of his wolf's. His eyes continue to bore into me, as if searching for something opposite to what I am

to find him through the mind-link, using the same method I

don't share a current

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he closes his eyes and inhales

are you my

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

down not having the

had a strong connection." He takes a step towards me and I'm not sure if it is that

as he turns to Riley not phased, not

wish to speak to her alone." He

fuck off." Riley growls, crossing his arms making himself look like an unmovable mountain. "Kaia...I have private things to discuss with you. Things that are vital

"Yes."

say anything.." I

was said in private. Please Kaia." His plea seemed genuine, something he didn't want to share to anyone else

I sigh out, knowing he

to

I'll be fine. You and Rosa can go home or wait outside for privacy."

"Luna.."

my wishes." I firmly state, releasing my aura behind my request. I thought I would need to practice

leaves the room, he gives

me, his hands gripping at my jaw as he tilts my head up to look

His tone has a

"No...not exactly.."