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.

are getting close,

can't send men knowingly to their deaths

send me." Jaxon offers

both will go." Knox adds, also offering himself

but also your mate

for them. Looking over our shoulders every time we

of guilt washes over me, my life over

for the long

work

security will have been

before Jaxon sighs out, his hands brushing

isn't easy. I need to go off pack grounds

"What? How long for?"

""I'm not sure."

Dad is quick

"No?"

your presence here is vital for security and also reassuring pack members. You cannot

making it clear on

start playing

needed to commit to my pack and family