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

Chapter 0197

Kain POV

The threat of the Shadow Rock pack had been eliminated for now.

The mass majority were anxious but accepted my terms for peace and somehow, Hector had managed to get the council involved.

I was relieved to hear they weren't going to charge me with war crimes myself for the attack, and that they were being supportive in monitoring the pack.

In time I would need to attend a hearing to discuss my involvement.

I just wanted to secure the safety of my people, and it feels like Alora and I have finally done that. Finally the Shadow Rock and Nightshade Reformed weren't at war, our people could finally enjoy some rest.

I have to admit, I don't think it would have gone as well as it did, had Hector not have been by my side. Maybe being an alpha myself now, I know I can't be controlled, maybe that is what has changed...

I was looking forward to some respite, to sometime at the Nightshade Reformed pack.

"Kaia?"

"In the office." I respond to Hector as he calls out my name as he enters the front door. He had been at the Shadow Rock pack again, tasking himself with liaising with the council.

He walks in, his hair messy...he's been running his hands through it. He does that when he is stressed. His eyes lock on mine, a smile entering onto the corner of his lips. My lips copy his until my eyes sink lower to the holdall bag casually hanging over his shoulder. My heart sinks, I thought we would stay here for a few more days...not that I didn't want to go back to the Dark Phantom pack..

"We are leaving...already?"

"No, I am leaving...you are staying."

"I thought wherever you went, I went?" The delivery of my words are like a joke, but I mean quite the opposite. Standing up, I move around the desk and towards him. I wanted to stay here but why was I hesitant for him to leave without me.

"I need to go check something out."

"How long for?"

nights...I

was the one letting the

alone." He chuckles at my

a step closer dropping his bag down on to

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I smirk back at him, placing

behind me.

going?" A frown forms on my face that can't

"I'd rather not say.."

"Why..."

need you here, safe. I need to check something...and I

potential danger." His hands land on my hips, trailing up my ribcage

long..." His lips smash against mine and a form of panic grows from the pit of my stomach. He was about to enter a dangerous situation....alone. What If...mates aren't meant

me...deepening our kiss. I for once instigate

mouth as he grants me access and I taste his minty

my hips before landing on my ass and lifting me up

turn to moan out loud as I press

across my neck...his lips finding my mark...sucking on my mark. I need to close my legs, I need

his body is preventing

don't hear her enter, but Hector's annoyed growl brings

whispers under his breath as he hoists me back off

know when I'm on my

mimes to

mark one more time before he bends down to

Leaves me....