Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 249

Book 2 - Denied by Destiny: Stepping out from the Shadows

Prologue

3 years ago

~Josie~

“This won’t work.” My lack of confidence in Maya’s plan is making me want to return back to the taxi.

“It will, just don’t look the bouncers in the eyes.” One of Maya’s friend states to me as she pulls me into her, preventing me from escaping into the taxi that was preparing to drive away.

What was I thinking, why do I always trust Maya. We were supposed to be on one of our regular girls camping trips, that was always my go to excuse for spending a night away from home. I haven’t been camping since I was 14, instead trading my hiking boots for high heels.

Usually we had no problems getting into an over 18s club, mainly because the rest of the girls were over 18…but the over 25s night felt like a hard push, even for Maya.

Maya and the girls were from Uncle Jude’s pack, there would be no chance in hell of me getting away with this with my friend’s from my family pack. Not only did I have eyes on me the entire time, my brothers had a way of spoiling any fun when it came to alcohol and dressing provocatively.

“Shit…he’s not meant to be on tonight.” Maya groans as she looks past the long queue to the staff managing the door.

“That’s it, I’m leaving.” I declare loudly pulling my short hem down and making my way back to the taxi rank.

Looks like a solo night of camping for me. Dad made sure I packed everything in the back of Maya’s car, so for keeping up with appearances purposes…I am fully kitted out to go camping.

“Not a chance..” Maya growls at me as she yanks me back into the queue, causing me to spin on my high heels and lose my balance.

I’m expecting a domino effect…of me knocking the entire row of girls over when strong arms steady me instead.

“Excuse me.” I gasp out as I look up to find deep brown brooding eyes staring back at me.

Deep brown eyes that take my breath away.

“Ooh that might actually work. Excuse me gents, each of us need to pair up..” I hear Maya taking charge in the background but my eyes can’t tear themselves away from the delicious eyes that continue to stare into mine.

“Your friend seems to have an issues with the staff on tonight.” His low voice somehow has the ability to send small vibrations coursing through me.