Denied by Destiny Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 469

~ Cleo ~

“I don’t think I can do this.” I felt nauseous with the nerves that were crippling my body.

Telling Dad was one thing…I didn’t actually tell him, Doctor Sophia informed him as the Alpha.

But to say the words out loud to Mum….I don’t think I can muster the courage.

“I’ll be right next to you. ” Dad tries to reassure me, a soft smile forming onto his face.

He hasn’t left my side once since the hospital, even when I walked home rather than join him in his car. I wanted to use the walk as thinking time, to let the news sink in.

His car remains at the hospital, he walked silently next to me the entire way.

Maybe he was right.

Maybe this won’t be as bad as I am thinking it will be. Mum’s always been super supportive of both Ares and myself.

Why would now be any different.

My wolf, albeit, sleepy can’t help but give a moan of realisation…a warning that I choose to ignore.

The alpha office door was closed, a signal that Mum was busy and not to be disturbed.

If it were just Dad he would walk in, but he’s honouring his promise to me…let’s do this right the first time.

“I thought I heard you both outside….always thick as thieves.” Mum’s excited voice greets us as she opens the office door, both Dad and I stepping in.

“Where’s Ares?” Mum asks as she moves back towards her Luna desk, picking up a pile of documents to read.

“Must be at training.” Dad responds as my eyes turn to the clock. It was only 8.50am. Yes Ares won’t be home for another thirty minutes.

“Okay…I have news.” Mum claps her hands together her smile usually contagious, although it fails to catch on to us.

“So do we…” Dad responds seriously, her smile dropping.

“Oh?”

“Cleo?” Dad’s hand gently places itself upon my lower back, as he pushes me forwards, towards Mum’s desk.

Mum’s innocent eyes look up at me, she was excited about something and I was about to rain on her parade.

“I…erm…” I’m quiet, not loud enough.