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.

door where she removes her hands from my

do this." She reiterates passionately as she pushes my

of my room, scanning it well to find that my bed has been

a step forward, my hand moving to

is beautiful, it is white with a 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

was yours. You were the perfect baby, never woke me up at

can't help the small tear

look, outside your window...you see the gap of land there.." She points out to the small patch of grass land that has

you your own

feel

We will raise this child together Cleo we

help you...you aren't ent

I'm not

eyes in the hospital, just because the father isn't around doesn't mean

will

you." Her hands rise to cup at

she has done, what she

my reasons. All I wanted to do was

age as me?" I playfully quirk an