Denied by Destiny Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 263

~Knox~

This pack was the most guarded I think I have ever been to. There isn’t a safety measure Alpha Hector and Alpha Kaia haven’t thought of and there’s not much I can comment on.

So why am I really here…

I was waiting for Alpha Hector and his Beta Riley, to finish their evening report. Jaxon and Jace must have put a good word in for me, I’ve been to packs to assess their security before but never had an all access pass like I do at the Dark Phantom pack. Sitting back, my eyes cast around the impressive office of the alphas…two desks sit side by side. There couldn’t be a werewolf alive today that wouldn’t be in awe of their power, both jointly and individually.

I grew up hearing stories of the Dark Phantom pack, tales that would leave most children with nightmares. But the truth is very different, the inside of the pack gives a much different feel to the reputation that is projected outwards.

A clever idea on Alpha Hector’s part to aid in keeping his borders safe.

“Didn’t fancy going to the party then?” Alpha Hector looks up from over his report just as Beta Riley leaves the room.

“Drunken 19 year olds? I think I’ll take a rain check.” I had no intention of getting drunk with a bunch of teenagers, those years are long behind me. However, there was a brief moment as the fiery redhead left in a mini black dress that my mind could have been one for turning.

I felt the urge to pull on my trousers as blood travelled south at the sheer sight of her. There could be no denying how incredibly attractive she was but damn…in that dress she was a knock out.

She stood out in this pack, not only as the daughter of the alphas, but as a redhead she unintentionally stole everyone’s attention.

Anger washes over me from my wolf, from the image of her strutting out of the house in that black dress. Why did I care what clothes she wore, I wasn’t her keeper.

“So, what do you think?” Alpha Hector places his report down on his desk before opening his arms in a gesture encouraging me to provide feedback.

Come on Knox, get your head in the game. Stop thinking about someone who you hardly know.

“It’s the tightest I’ve seen in a long time, I don’t really think there’s anything I can suggest that you haven’t thought of.”

“Not even on the borders?”