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

Chapter 0533

Something, for security purposes, I wanted to address as soon as possible.

"Think about it. I have a penthouse at the beach club with your name all over it." I pull Auntie Alora in for a hug, placing a kiss on top of her head. She had given up so much for Mum, it was time she did something for her. But she would always have a place in my pack, if that is what she truly wanted.

We both head back towards the alpha house to find my parents, Josie, Knox and Lobo already inside..Jaxon's car pulling up just as I walk inside the house.

"You're early." I lean in to kiss Mum, a disapproving moan escaping me.

"She wanted to see what you have done with the place." Josie smirks out as she pats me on the back, Lobo already growling at me as per usual.

I swear this dog only likes Dad because he fed it and Knox...because he has to.

"We the first to arrive?" Jaxon walks through the front door, his eyes searching the faces of his own family. That he arrived with.

"That's because you are all far too early. Talk about host pressure."

"We wanted a swim..." Josie winks out as she picks up her bag and heads up stairs.

It may be a steel fortress but the Clear Waters did she offer the best swimming lagoons for miles.

is ready." I call up to her, Knox moving past me to also head up

arrive later...at least my family can take the pressure off when the time comes. I suspect, the real reason they are early. "Callie dear, how

beautiful place. I

to lead this pack for a reason dear, she clearly sees something in you." Mum cups her hands around Callie's

concern before she masks it well. A smile spreading out as she, as always, meets both my parents confidently

it, continuing with my alpha duties, checking

quiet. He makes no comment on my border shift pattern, on the formation of guard numbers...not a thing. Most

"What's yanking your balls?"

"Huh?"

a thing, not even one comment

we him suspiciously,

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things, especially pack security.

ton

aren't doing anything wrong." He shrugs out,

hands are in the front of his pockets, his body not to its

patting me on the back

calls back to me as he all but breaks

back towards the