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.

feeling at my bedroom door where

do this." She reiterates passionately as she pushes my bedroom door

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

to my mouth as a small

the basket. On closer inspection I can see working embroidered into the white fabric covering the edges. "It's beautiful." My hands trail

the perfect baby, never woke me up at night, always slept through.

help the small tear that trickles down

look, outside your window...you see the gap of land there.." She points out to the small patch of grass land that has always been up for discussion on

will build you your own

when you feel ready to move

not until you are ready. We will raise this child together

help you...you aren't ent

I'm not alone

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

will

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

she has

I have my reasons. All I wanted

the same age as me?" I playfully