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

"Here, that's what online maps are for." Jaxon passes me his tablet from behind the sofa, showing me a map of the Amber Desert area.

He spends the next hour showing me possible areas of expansion, of where I could build a local town to maximise a stream of regular revenue that would benefit the pack.

Offering jobs to pack members as well...something very much worth further consideration.

Josie and Knox both join us, huddling closely on the sofa opposite...Knox whispering into Josie's ear. My gag reflex wasn't that strong after pulling an all- nighter.

I launch a cushion at him...if he had that much energy he should have joined Jaxon and I last night at the borders.

"Where were you last night?" I growl out to Knox.

"In bed, with me." Josie growls back.

"Exactly, you are on borders tonight..."

"Alright, alright.” He places his hands out in defence before throwing the cushion

back at me as Ares enters into the room rubbing his eyes still half asleep.

He got a good couple of hours and yet he yawns like he's not slept, fucking teenagers.

"You, also on borders tonight. It's time you got used to other pack's borders." Launching the same cushion now at him.

"Why?"

"Well when I plan on taking your sister away on romantic breaks, it's you I'm going to call upon for border back up.”

"Fuck that. I'm going for a swim." Ares back-steps, heading back the way he

came.

I'll join...anyone else?" Josie jumps up,

Callie offers out...looking at me to

guess a morning swim

with a towel in her hand,

twists his neck as he remains on the sofa

Cleo." Josie walks to the doorway, keeping her voice

his head rolling back in frustration. He

I press, his eyes meeting mine as he seems

shrugs

Did I just hear

"That's what she says."

coming down the stairs, a sensation of anger ploughing into me for the

veet

I was her number

mate bond to know that, I could tell instantly from

she'd easily be able to see me from the bottom of

Callie whispers next to

you." I click my tongue back at her, no the aggressively charged energy almost pulsating out of Cleo was for me

a viciously cold glare to

morning." Cleo's eyes rest on Callie's for a second

absolutely hates me. She

"She doesn't think that."

fucking does,

watching her as she ties up her shoelaces. I lean against

my alpha aura roll