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

Chapter 0483

his hand.

"Well, now that you are back I can introduce Callie to pack members whilst Jace attends the meeting with Jude." Mum gestures to Callie to follow her, removing her...knowing, as do I, things needed to be said between Jaxon and I. "He's unavailable now." Dad responds, keeping a watchful eye on his first born.

"Okay well, I'm sure you men can sort something out. Try not to break the furniture." Mum's tongue clicks as she takes Callie by the arm and heads towards the front door.

"I'll catch you later." I give Callie a reassuring nod as she turns to me, slightly concerned.

I move towards the alpha office, where Dad, Knox, Jaxon and I all take seats, Beta Riley also entering and closing the door behind him.

"I have the paperwork you asked for Alpha."

"Thanks Riley. Also I've informed Alora and Ezra of Jace's return. They are going to head over tomorrow, can you send warriors to intercept them and further to add extra protection detail in their absence." Warriors to intercept...since when did pack members need an escort.

"Yes Alpha, Alpha Jude has just sent over this report..." He hands a piece of paper to Dad, who skim reads it before sighing out.

"Shit."

"What?" Jaxon's eyes leave mine for the first time since he entered the house, turning to Dad.

"Deaths reported in the mountain range." They share some kind of look, again detail I wasn't privy to.

getting close,

can't send men knowingly to their deaths

send me." Jaxon offers

we both will go." Knox adds, also

face the wrath of not only your mother Jaxon, but also your mate Kit." Dad scoffs out as he signs a document, handing it

Jaxon, I'm bored of this lying-in wait for them. Looking over our shoulders

ugly sensation of guilt washes over me, my life

for the long game

work

this increased security will

sighs out, his hands

I'm about to say isn't easy. I need to go off pack grounds for

"What? How long for?"

""I'm not sure."

Dad is quick

"No?"

are the future alpha Jaxon, your presence here is vital for security and also reassuring pack members. You cannot leave." "What I need to do will only take

Dad growls out, making it

start playing my part in all of this. The hotel now was a memory, a money maker for

to my pack and family once