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 where she removes her hands

She reiterates passionately as she pushes my bedroom

my room, scanning it well to find that my bed has been pushed closer to the window, creating a gap wide enough

take a step forward, my hand moving to my mouth as

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

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

I can't help the small tear that trickles

of land there.." She points out to the small patch

will build you your own

when you feel ready to

will raise this

help you...you aren't ent

I'm not

you? Because I could see the panic in your eyes in the hospital, just because the father isn't around doesn't mean

will

you, we help you." Her hands rise to cup at

has done,

overbearing, I know I have. I have my reasons. All I wanted to

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