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."

saying, learning about my past from a stranger. Although I wasn't

but Beckett was the alpha...what happened to

flash to that of his wolf's. His eyes continue to bore into me, as if searching for something opposite to

out what he was thinking. I even try to find him through the mind-link, using the same method I had

don't share a

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frowns, as he closes his eyes and inhales a big

you my

to be sworn into the Nightshade Reformed pack

slow us down

step towards me and I'm not sure if it is that step or his words that results in a warning growl from Riley. "Careful what you say,

buffs out as he turns to Riley not phased,

wish to speak

discuss with you. Things

"Yes."

anything.." I offer

happier knowing it was said in private. Please Kaia." His

sigh out, knowing he would

tries to

be fine. You and Rosa can go

"Luna.."

mean it Riley, please respect my wishes." I firmly state, releasing my aura behind my request. I thought I would need to

leaves the room, he gives

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

mark you?" His tone has a level

"No...not exactly.."