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

Chapter 0316

- Josie -

A few days passed and I was back at the hospital, my thighs showing hardly any sign now that they were only torn open a few days ago. I have to say it myself, my herbal remedies are bloody awesome. Tonight it was the pack's turn to host the annual party that extended to all packs part of the same alliance.

Usually keen to stay at the hospital for as long as possible, I couldn't wait to finish my shift today so that I could get home to help with the set up. Auntie Alora would be attending the party and I couldn't wait to see her. Every Dark Phantom pack member was welcome at the party, whereas it was only the alphas, lunas and betas that attended from other packs. Meaning... for once... it was a pack party that George couldn't invite himself to.

I didn't have to walk on eggshells, worry about his overly wandering hands...I could just forget about any potential drama tonight. I could just enjoy spending quality time with Auntie Alora...no drama.

As I walked along the path leading home, I could already see her car outside.

Picking up speed, I burst the front door open with sheer excitement, the back of the door hitting against the wall.

"Auntie Alora?" I call out... Dad's, Jaxon's, Knox's and Riley's heads all turning around at my energetic entrance.

"She's in the garden..." Dad calls out but having scanned the hallway to see her not there, I was already making my way to the garden just as Dad confirmed what I already knew.

back out the front door, I walk around the side

Jaxon, I always knew how to tell them apart. Hearing me enter the garden she turns, a full beam erupting on her face as she stands next to Mum. "Josie." She calls out, opening her

get lost in her supportive embrace

with concern

I'm fine now. When did you get here?" I brush off her concern as I pull out of her hold, I was fine now and didn't want

face and for a brief moment dread washes over me that she was referring to George,

He just about places the drinks down on the garden

He was Dad's beta until Auntie Alora took on the

running the pack, giving Mum the time to spend with us when we were

on?" His eyes narrow with

fell off a motorbike at full

certainly does. You've got a motorbike to go

me out to

and Auntie Alora a mug each. He offers his to me but I refuse, I can make a drink

over, picking up her drink from Ezra's