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

Chapter 0323

- Josie -

Again my shift couldn't go quick enough, I was desperate to see Knox after work.

I had made up my mind, I wanted us to give this a go, for us to be open with everyone. Yes Jaxon in particular might hit the roof, Knox was his mentor and he might not be keen on the age gap...but I don't care.

I refuse to be Auntie Alora and spend years wasted in the shadows when in reality everyone around me would be supportive.

There was logistics involved. Yes, he would need to leave for training again soon but I can visit him, we can make this work. As long as he wants this as well.

Which why wouldn't he? Only last night he was calling me his, "mine" those words have been echoing in my ears all day. Threatening to bring me on to my knees with desire for him. "Josie, did you restock the supplies?"

"Yes, I did that when I first arrived. It's been slow today so it seemed like the perfect timing." Slow was being kind, today was like a graveyard shift. Beyond slow. There was still internal conflict amongst the management team, meaning the emergency department was going out of their way to not transfer patients over to us. Whatever Doctor Abel had said to the head of emergency clearly didn't work. But an emergency drill was planned in a few days, which means it will start to get busy again.

"Any plans tonight?" I check the clock as I finish tightening the bedding on one of the hospital beds as Doctor Abel looks up from over his charts as he sits on the edge of another bed. "You might say that." I beam out, my heart racing. A mixture of excitement and fear was bubbling within me.

to elaborate?" He stands up, placing the charts down and walking over

tomorrow I can, if

intrigued. You can knock

and I always finish my shift but I can't deny my excitement in seeing Knox just that little bit earlier

earlier asking him to meet me at my cabin after I finish

aren't exactly rushed

I think I

a good night

bag out of my locker and pull my phone out, sending Knox

ideal world I would go home and change, get the hospital sterile smell

at a similar time to go back out would look odd, it's just easier this

meadow. The long-grassed field dark, now that the sun has set and the moon is growing in

on, I know these lands like the back of my hand.

towards the night sky towards the pack borders. I thought we were meeting inside. I

aren't you inside the cabin?" He turns to me as I walk up behind him. My large

I'll want to do things to you." His eyes are already