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

Chapter 0335

- Josie -

Just concentrate on work, by the time you get home he will have gone. He will have grabbed his clothes, his belongings and exited your life forever.

I didn't expect him to be at the bottom of my stairs this morning, thankfully I wore one of my new outfits...something I bought to make me feel better. Not that it did...but sweet justice; I knew I looked cute in it and i I was the perfect time to see him again. I returned home to change after training for about twenty minutes, listening intently to avoid running into him again. I've spent the last few days crying over a male that didn't want me so why should I even bother to see him.

Why would he even want to see me anyway, he fled like a thief in the night...I'm surprised he is even back.

I've worked extra shifts, putting all my energy into work. It takes my mind off the pain, rejection and growing anger within me. Anger at him...but mainly anger at myself for letting things get this far, for falling for him. For allowing myself to be vulnerable. Doctor Abel has been more attentive than usual, which really is saying something. He's not left me on my own at all and constantly checks my body temperature.

hypothermia is a thing of the

the distance... Dad's voice laughing. Doctor Abel hears him also and makes a point of walking down the corridor to greet

freeze as I reach up to place clean laundered linen

day Josie, don't look

is. Especially in this sterile smelling environment, that

play peacemaker between you

"Oh...I.."

on me, giving a wink. I smile back at Dad before my smile drops as soon as I find Knox looking at me. "Page me if you need me.." Doctor Abel

eyes landing back on Knox, whose murderous glare is on the doctor's hand on my arm. He's got a nerve to even dare try and get jealous of other males around me. "I'm sure Josie has it covered." Dad gestures for Doctor Abel to follow him but as they both exit the ward I'm

near him right now, never mind actually being alone with him. I excuse myself, carrying a box out of the ward and

the rest of my shift without thinking of him...I find that even