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

Chapter 0485

I'm also conscious of not being off pack grounds long enough for my absence to be picked up on. The services that were half way between us seemed like the obvious option, however, I can't shake the feeling of being followed. It's me, I'm hormonal and paranoid. Needing my secret to remain a secret. For as long as I can,

before Jaxon presses further.

I arrive first, parking up but keeping a close eye on my rear view mirror.

Paranoid, I was just being paranoid.

By the time I get home it will be evening, the sun starting to set...I didn't want to arrive home too late.

I didn't want to drive in the dark, not when nausea was still coming in waves.

I enter the services, finding a small bakery where I order and pay, taking a seat which gives me full view of people entering and exiting the building.

If I was being followed, then they would have to walk right past me.

Maya isn't related to the alpha family in her pack, so for her to leave won't seem odd.

Besides, Maya's always leaving on her own accord, coming and going as she pleases.

Mainly to the Dark Phantom pack grounds to see Josie...well, when Josie hadn't been away at the alpha training facility with Knox.

coffee and cake on the tray as she places it

up to return to the counter only to pick up some sugar. I needed sugar, more than what this cake

a bit hours, Maya's pack grounds neighbouring the Dark Phantom which are a

knowing Maya would be at least another hour but I

pumping through my body. I had been running off it since finding out I was pregnant, I needed to start reducing my fast heart beat otherwise it may harm the baby. "Excuse me?" I

was alone. He was clearly a werewolf, his presnsce was unmistakable amongst

like we

I don't think so." I don't recognise him but there is something familiar about him, something

"Cleo? Cleo Arancea?"

"Yes."

you look like your

"I do?"

starts pulling the chair out, preparing to take Maya's

I'm waiting for

just had to come and say hello." He doesn't seem a threat, why would he

BUMS

Dad?" I ask, tearing open the sugar packet and pouring it into my coffee before giving it a good stir. I look up when he hasn't answered, his eyes having watched my

sort of

was shocking