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.

at my bedroom door where

passionately

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

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

a rocking stand...a small beige teddy sitting upright at the head of the basket. On closer inspection I can see working embroidered into

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

small tear

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 what to do

you your own

feel ready to move

ready. We will

help you...you aren't ent

I'm not

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

will

to cup at my face, her thumbs stroking away

has done, what she

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

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