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

Chapter 0380

"Just give me a day...a day to check everything. I will take you to the beach tomorrow myself." I couldn't particularly argue with that can I? He just wants to make sure everything is to his liking, that the borders are secure whilst we are here. A day without swimming in the sea won't hurt me, I can swim in the lagoons instead.

However, I don't want him to think I'm so easy to comply to his demands. This was my family pack, this would be Jace's pack in time...and I was his sister.

"I'll spend today catching up with the pack members, how does that sound?" I pretend to compromise when in fact he has already won the argument.

"Sounds like a compromise.." He smirks satisfied as he bends down and places a lingering kiss upon my lips.

"Hmmm." I respond, feigning irritation.

"Let me freshen up and I'll be back down." He calls out over his shoulder as he moves out of the room.

When Knox is out of ear shot I turn to Auntie Alora and Ezra, keeping my voice low.

you keep Knox and George apart as much as possible. I don't know if George is on border patrol over the

out, a mischievous wink in my direction.

hospital is it?" I wouldn't give that job to my

"How did you guess?"

ever need a porter here.

Alora places her cup back down before

know...see what's

patients...ever. Sure knock yourself out. I'll be certain to keep Knox away." Ezra chuckles out as he takes a seat next to my Auntie. Her eyes widen at him as he sits closer

Josie doesn't

papers on her lap. I can only see her by profile view now, but I can hint the slight blushing of her cheek from his smallest display of affection. To them it is a huge step and I can understand why after all this time she might want to keep things on

long...it must be odd to suddenly flaunt your

I hadn't of pushed for more...would we still be as we were. If we weren't mates, he would have left...and

to show we don't know what is around the corner.

the love and affection Ezra wants