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

Chapter 0296

-Josie~

I wake up feeling warm, something I never feel. My mind is stirring but my eyes are still closed, trying to force my mind into submission.

My body was still exhausted but my mind was trying to wake up, trying to register something...trying to think.

Then I realise...it doesn't recognise my third arm gripping at my waist, pressing my back against a wall. I didn't remember having a third arm. That's because I don't.

My eyes almost win against my mind, that call to sleep becoming stronger thanks to a heavenly scent of leather and sandalwood comforting me. Leather and sandalwood.....

My eyes shoot wide open, it dawning on me that I had fallen asleep next to Knox. I look down to find his arm placed across my stomach as he lays behind me, spooning me.

No wonder I was so warm, I didn't sleep next to anyone. Not even George. It just wasn't a thing for me.

clearing of a throat makes my eyes dart to the door, Jaxon resting against it, his arms

A finger points between

I peel Knox's arm off me, gently moving as

something going

asleep." I try to push past his line of questioning...I don't think he buys it though. That's the thing with the triplet bond, you get a sense of the other's emotions. Luckily I was still waking up, using that in-between confused and

Yes I was gutted last night when he curtailed our kissing session but it was the right thing to do, especially with the door about to be knocked down by the club's security. Then a shit storm

going on...what time is it?" I play dumb, ignoring Jaxon's intense

you in your room. Didn't think to ever find you asleep in here...what will George

popping in." And that's how I want to keep it for now. I was so angry at George for the way he behaved last night. His attempts

going to move past Jaxon, but he grips on to my elbow, preventing me from moving past

"What happened?"

need a shower..and some food. Can you wake Knox up, he hasn't eaten all day and will need

you care whether Kit Knoxbridge eats?" Jaxon quirks an eyebrow at me, his body pushing off the door as he starts to follow me. "Since you attacked him last night and mauled him almost to death.." I turn on my heel, uncontrollable anger expelling out of me

I lower