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

Chapter 0534

-Jace-

"Here, let me take your things Auntie Rosa." I move around Jaxon, ignoring his sudden issues with Ares as I retrieve the bags from the floor to take inside into their guest room.

"Jace." She almost jumps aside at my closeness, her eyes concentrating on Ares as he meets Jaxon's scrutinising scare.

Good for him, he was an alpha himself and he needed to grow into his future title. About time Jaxon got used to other males fighting back.

It can't just be myself and Knox all the time. Besides Ares is like a younger sibling to Jaxon and I...he wouldn't go out of his way to hurt him.

If anything he would be gentler with him that he was with me.

However, the warning rumble emitting from Jaxon's chest forces me to caution my brother's reaction.

"Jaxon..." I growl out, reminding Jaxon that this is my land and for once, he has to do what I want.

I won't have him acting this way, not when the last group gathering ended the way it did.

It seems to work, snapping him out of his anger long enough for him to redirect towards me.

"What?" He narrows his eyes at me, my own wolf pressing forward in preparation.

I won't have him challenging me, not here and not today of all days.

need things to go to

irrational anger of late. Until I lose my link to the Dark Phantom pack, and with my family close

episode...but recently it seems to be heightened. That he could blow his top

"Nothing."

don't have to be

follows Auntie Rosa and Uncle Orpheus inside the alpha house. Where my parents

heading inside, I find Callie is already making refreshments for our recent arrivals, but dread starts to wash over me. I turn to look behind me, one figure in particular

absence is noticeable. Their arrival just doesn't have the same impact without

always the first to embrace me, always

her being here,

I walk into the hallway, I guess

well." Auntie Rosa sheepishly responds, her gaze

been poorly for a

Callie moves towards

"I don't know."

a seat next to Auntie Rosa, who awkwardly looks towards her mate and

would she see a doctor?" Auntie Rosa's laugh is highly pitched, even for

brows furrowing as she searches the room... meeting my eyes on a

nothing.." Auntie Rosa shrinks into her seat, her shoulders almost coiling

on the phone." Jaxon's aura is felt before his words

"Excuse me?"