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

Chapter 0294

- Knox ~

If I sleep any longer, I think I will go mad. I'm not a sleeper, I'm not a rest person...there's always been too much at stake to take my eye off the ball. Plus, I get bored if I'm not moving, if I'm not thinking. I'm a strong werewolf, I was created to move, it's in my DNA.

So having spent the last few hours staring outside the bedroom window...I was done. I needed to get out of the room before I throw something at the window.

As I head downstairs, my steps are a little slower than usual. But, shit, Red has done a good job.

I can feel a dull ache and itching of the skin as it heals over, a sign that it has almost completely healed.

To think not even 12 hours ago I was losing blood, my rib cage on display. I don't know how she has done it, not even with the assistance of hospital staff or hospital equipment...but all by herself with a few bandages. Reaching the lower level, I move towards the main living room to find Red's dog, Lobo, sitting at the window watching outside. If I hadn't spent the entire morning doing the same, I would reprimand him for his laziness.

He doesn't react to my presence until another walks in behind me, a low growl suddenly aimed in our direction.

are you?" Jaxon's hand rests on my shoulder from behind, his shoulders sagging as a deep sigh

hot shower won't now

"Look...."

had it in control?" I lower my voice as I could hear Alpha Kaia and Luna Rosa talking in their own hushed tones nearby. "We did, we do."

on Red's pained face last night as she fought

sitting by the window, watching the sunrise...I didn't expect her to remain with

ended rather dramatically indeed; from peacock dick daring to threaten her, Jace disappearing, and my hands roaming her

open only a short time afterwards. Images of her

the groan as blood travels south, I needed to get in control of my desire

who might not be as forgiving as his owner. Jaxon doesn't answer me instead keeping

walks in with a soft smile, yet her eyes showing signs of

me to sit down...which I do, slowly and letting out a wince. Her eyes dart to Jaxon, anger registering upon them until Maya and Cleo enter, both hurling

we have a wounded soldier."