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

Chapter 0494

- Jace -

"Nothing like throwing her in the deep end eh? Josie moves towards me, just as Callie and Knox enter onto the training field.

"She can handle it Josie, you just watch." I smirk out as Callie gives me a wink of confidence.

Knox was itching to spar against Callie, to get an idea of her fighting skills. If I didn't know him well enough from training with him myself, then the cracking of his knuckles was the key signal. "He's an alpha trainer Jace.." Josie whispers out, trying to make me change my mind about this.

"Yes and she was raised and trained by an alpha. Give her some credit...and trust me Josie."

"What does that mean?" She frowns at my words, her arms crossing in front of her chest as she becomes defensive.

"I wouldn't choose a Luna who couldn't defend themselves, I know what I am walking into. I wouldn't let my mate enter our lives without being prepared."

"No, the moon chooses your mate Jace. You've been paired with Callie for a reason...that's why she is your destined mate." Her voice is dragged out as she tries to emphasise her point. ""Right, that's what I said."

"Is it." Her eyebrows knit together with confusion. It feels like I am being x-rayed by her under a scrutinising glare, even as I turn to watch Knox and Josie start sparring.

I can feel her continuing to watch me, my wolf sending me warning signals to be on my guard.

for a reason." She takes a step

take a step forward, knowingly ingoring her

stare, only for Callie to use his lack

trying to

I'm going easy on you?" He grunts back

you expect your mate to go easy on an attacker..." I hear her gasp as she is thrown from Knox, an almighty roar escaping him. He wouldn't even let her finish her sentence. But she's

can feel Josie's eyes carefully watching me again, to the point it is start to irritate

her out on

you fighting

"Fighting what?"

to

"She can protect herself."

that...I can see that for myself. But your wolf's instinct is to protect what is his...unless..." She seems to

what Josie?" I

starting to get irritated. She doesn't back

you are lying to us." Her eyes hold an

not lying!" I hold her gaze, needing her to

"I'm not buying it."