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

Chapter 0535

But I know for a fact, her relationship with her mother hasn't been as rosey as Auntie Rosa might want to make out.

"What's going on?" I move to stand next to Jaxon, just as Josie and Knox move through the house from the back door, towels wrapped around their bodies from swimming in the lagoons.

Both Jaxon and I are towering over Auntie Rosa, as she continues to sit on the sofa next to Mum.

Uncle Orpheus takes a step closer to his mate, placing a hand on her shoulder from the side.

I don't miss the way he squeezes it reassuringly.

I lower my body, crouching down to her eye line...judging by the gulp that had just emitted from her, she found both Jaxon and I towering over her intimidating.

Crouched down, I take her hand off her lap and place it into mine, gaining her full attention.

"Auntie Rosa, what is going on...where is Cleo?" I ensure my voice is soft, any trace of male dominance vanishing from it. I search her eyes, I can see pain hidden behind her discomfort, behind her mask. "We don't know." She sighs out.

"What do you mean you don't know?" I breathe out.

"She left the night of the dinner party..."

What do you

from behind but I can't turn to look at her, not when

Rosa's lips so

A sob escapes her, her hand snatching away from mine to

her down himself. Our mate was gone...and even her

leave my lips at an excruciating slow pace. Words

to me, forcing me to stand as his aura continues to swirl out into

were solely on Uncle Orpheus, who was in return, solely concentrating on

thought...I thought she would be back by now. It's so out of character for her

Ares moves to my side, placing his phone out to show that he has tried her hundreds of times. Allunanswered. en

Dread turns to fear.

of an argument?" Josie interjects, she was right Cleo was a calm character,

caused this...I know

I've pushed her

was never my intention. Fuck...I wanted to keep her safe. Not

did you say to her?" Jaxon diverts around the sofa, getting

her?" Uncle Orpheus roars back in return, pure anger radiating off him as he places a hand around my brother's

for a smirk

wanted her to tell the

what truth would that