Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond

"Why would her sister get in between your mate bond.." I've known Kaia all my life, she wasn't manipulative, she 's been nothing but supportive to my family.

"Alora was raised by her adoptive parents in this pack, nobody knew at the time that she was a twin. "He stands, turning to the painting before his desk which he pulls away from the wall to reveal a hidden safe. After keying in the code, he pulls something out...a

photograph that he holds in his hands.

It's not framed, not like the one of him and Alora. He's angry at her still, even after all this time...but he continues to treasure the picture of them both. It is on pride of place on his desk.

"When I left for college Alora was in a coma. I was told I couldn't wait, that she would die...against my better judgement I did what my parents wanted me to do. I wish I had waited.

You have know idea how much I regret not waiting. Then I saw her...walking down the college corridor, then sitting by herself...I couldn't not talk to her.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

My mate, that was in a coma, was at college with me. Except it wasn't her..." He places the photograph out to me, expecting me to take it.

What I see before me, is completely unbelievable.

It's a picture of Alpha Than in a suit...standing next to Kaia..in a wedding dress.

speechless...Kaia was

would

Amber Desert pack. Technically yes,

finger runs across Kaia's young face, except for her hair colour she looks

flicker up to his,

speak to your father, that you can trust me Cleo. That I still look out for family, even

a good man, I won't have you saying otherwise." I snap out, I was fiercely defensive of Dad. I always will

an idiot,

of all people married

has ever been mentioned about Kaia

then again, she always said no to Hector every

the alpha before me the reason behind

make Alora reject

was also

Kaia was

for some reason the moon goddess paired me with her too...so I brought her back here