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

Chapter 0371

"He knew who Josie was and that I was the alpha trainer, he didn't mention Beta Alora." I shrug with my response.

"Good...that's good. He must not know she is here. We should leave, before news reaches him." He repeats with clear determination.

"I think it's for the best." Hector concludes, as he walks Ezra out of the cabin, leaving the door open to the dark night.

"What the fuck was that about?" Jace blows out through his cheeks, before whistling.

"I don't know...but I'm going to find out." Jaxon lowly growls before he exits the cabin, Jace follows, leaving me alone with the scent of Josie.

This night had turned into a diaster. All I wanted was for a peaceful bike ride with Josie, just to have her alone.

My footsteps returning to the alpha house are quick, I'm almost breaking out into a run. My wolf's patience was waining from being in her cabin with her not in it.

As I step through the alpha house front door, I find most of the lights off except for a small lamp in the living room, and the soft glow of the television screen.

as she sleeps deeply on the sofa. I move towards her, Lobo laying on the floor beside her, guarding her even as she sleeps. His head raises as I move towards them both. I press a finger to my lips as I run my hand upon the top of his head, his tail wagging from

wake

her. My hands dive under her, firmly locking themselves under her back and under

her up, skillfully keeping the blanket upon her

escaping her as she places her mouth to the base of my neck...and I bite down

place her down on her bed, leaving a night light on beside her. Old habits I

such a challenge in front of her, to learn to control a shift, to keep her wolf back when she wants to push forward, even to

have no doubt she will be able to achieve all of these things, and I plan to help her, train her

so why can't I

return to my guest room...not wanting to risk disturbing

She murmurs,

"Are you sure?"

the floor by the side of

fact. Beta Alora and Ezra are leaving in the morning. He seemed keen to get her off pack grounds