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.

stop, my hands feeling at my bedroom door where she removes her hands

reiterates passionately as she pushes my bedroom door

that my bed has been

a step forward, my hand moving to my mouth as a small gasp

upright at the head of the basket. On closer inspection I can see working embroidered into the white fabric covering the edges.

yours. You were the perfect baby, never woke me up at night, always slept

I can't help the small tear that trickles

points out to the small patch of grass land that has always been up

build you your

feel ready

We will raise this child together

help you...you aren't ent

I'm

Because I could see the panic in your eyes in the hospital, just because the father isn't

will

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

by what she has done, what

been overbearing, I know I have. I have my reasons. All I

members, the same age as me?" I playfully quirk