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

Chapter 0271

- Josie -

I hate the pack runs, more because I can't join in. It's the only time I am reminded that I am not

like them.

They can't help it, they are following the gut instinct of their very being. Why should they change centuries of tradition just for one person. They shouldn't and as much as I try, I try to not hold it against them.

But no matter how much I try, it still hurts. The pain still claws at my chest of not being enough, of not being complete.

This cabin in the meadows was my go to place during pack runs. They aren't meant to come out

to this part of the pack grounds, but I am not allowed to shoot...just in case I hit a wolf.

Orders from the Alpha, Dad. In here, I am tucked away. Not a dirty little secret, but more...kept out of harm's way and vice versa.

with me as I chase him around the cabin, music blearing out as I

that was

felt more intense...what happened in the storage cupboard, or almost happened, tortured my mind for the rest of the

calming, relaxation tones

my body relax.

that inner peace. Something I haven't found since our guest arrived. He had a way of making me feel unbalanced,

earlier...how I

at the door...and starts to growl in warning. For the most part, Lobo was an extremely

only because she is female and tries to buy his affection with dog biscuits she secretly passes

at first, it was night time and we were in the quiet meadows, a hot

But as his growl descends into a menancing bark, I

player, I turn the music down, letting Lobo have full access to his canine

far from the usual planned route,

the music player off, I hear howling in the distance. As expected...it was a full moon tonight but what I didn't expect was Lobo to remain so persistent that he moves in front of me, to block me. His dog fangs