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

Chapter 0502

- Cleo -

I'm pounced on as soon as I exit my car. Mum gently guiding me out of the vehicle where she then covers my eyes to stop me from seeing anything. "Mum..." I chuckle out at her behaviour.

"What's going on?"

"We have a surprise for you...no peeking okay?"

"Okay."

She guides me into the alpha house, straight to the stairs where I reach out for the banister, just as a precaution.

I've walked up these stairs every day from the moment I was old enough to walk, I know each step, each angle she is taking.

She's taking me directly to my room.

"Mum what's going on?" A hesitant laugh escapes me, as I feel out in front of me.

"You seem to be struggling and I wanted to show you something, show you that no matter what you think, it's never as bad as you think it is.

You can do this Josie, we can do this." Her words have complete faith in me, complete confidence in me.

hands feeling at my bedroom door

do this." She reiterates passionately as she pushes my

my bed has been pushed closer to the window, creating a gap wide enough

forward, my hand moving to my mouth

rocking stand...a small beige teddy sitting upright at the head of the basket. On closer inspection I can see working embroidered into the white fabric covering the edges. "It's beautiful." My hands trail across the stitching where

baby, never woke me up

small tear that trickles down my

She points out to the small patch of grass land that has always been up for discussion on

will build you

when you feel ready to

We will raise

help you...you aren't ent

know I'm

see the panic in your eyes in the hospital, just because the father isn't around doesn't mean you are doing this quean you

will

here for you, we help you." Her hands rise to cup at my face, her thumbs stroking away the tears that continue to

she has done, what she is

I have. I have my reasons. All I wanted to do was to keep you

from pack members, the same age as me?" I playfully quirk an eyebrow at