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

Chapter 0251

3 Years later

-Josie~

Bang!

I let the vibration of the firing gun run up my arms, as it tries to pull at my shoulders. Control...its all about staying in control.

There's nothing quite like shooting my trusty 9mm gun. The way my chest contracts just as I fire, my heart stopping...my body freezing just for a split second until I once again hit the bullseye.

I am in complete control.

miss, that's why I am officially the new Head of

speaks for

the table, my phone buzzes from inside my bag as I am the only person in the peaceful meadows. There are guards on border patrol just out of sight but for the most part, I

I lead the training. Dad even had a cabin built out here for me, it's my go to place when I need space. It's also where I run my

my dog that was gifted to me a few weeks after my 18th, lays panting under the table trying to cool off from our marathon run earlier. He never left my side, I think that is exactly why he was given to me. I don't care the

shoulder. Taking out my phone, I

house to place the weapons in the secure small armoury located in the basement. The collective pack's weapons were kept in the main armoury, but Dad always championed against Mum for me to have easier access. Mum protested at first but

guns are locked away, I make my way back upstairs where I find Mum

sit up on a kitchen bar stool, Lobo ignoring me as he rests in his day bed.

big supporters of mine, especially when my brother's left for alpha training. I think they knew I needed something to call my own, something I could put my own stamp on. Being the best

at her before my face drops, his bag sitting on the counter top. My eyes