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

Chapter 0413

- Josie -

Of course he would be here, members of the Clear Waters pack were also invited, leaving only a select few behind to keep any eye on the borders.

This was a pack party on both sides after all.

The celebrations were in full swing. Music played by a live performer and back up band, a full spread of food for guests to help themselves, tables dressed in keeping with the beach theme and a bar...which was incredibly busy. The night was going to be one to remember. I can feel him watching me, feel his intense gaze but I'm looking for my mate instead, who I find battling his way at the bar.

I had nothing to say to George, we were nothing. I can't believe I was willing to live a half life with him when I can now see a full life with Kit. I didn't just have to survive anymore I would be thriving.

I had nothing to say to him and perhaps him watching me walk to Kit will make him see that I have no interest in him any more.

remained and guarded the

moving through the crowd of guests as I

aside for me. I roll my eyes, but can't help the way my stomach

move down to my butt before giving me a small

back of my throat as I take a long sip. I needed this, I had been on

being here, I really don't want any drama tonight. This is about

you're so tense. Everything was

a deep breath in, relaxing my shoulders. Kit was right, everything was perfect. George wouldn't cause any issues tonight, why would he...it would reflect

newly married couple. I watch in awe as Dad twirls her, dips her...kisses her upon

brothers sitting down, both with a beer in hand laughing with their group of friends. I head over, intrigued as to what they were discussing when Cleo beats me to

of lads, her hair tied up on a bun, her back open with

to giggle, except for Jace, his