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.

my bedroom door where she

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

find that my bed has been pushed closer to the window, creating a

my hand moving to my mouth as a

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 I read the words; My

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

can't help the small tear

out to the small patch

you

feel ready to move

We will

help you...you aren't ent

I'm not alone

you? Because I could see the 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 tears that continue

has done, what she

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

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