Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 413

~ Josie ~

Of course he would be here, members of the Clear Waters pack were also invited, leaving only a select few behind to keep any eye on the borders.

This was a pack party on both sides after all.

The celebrations were in full swing. Music played by a live performer and back up band, a full spread of food for guests to help themselves, tables dressed in keeping with the beach theme and a bar…which was incredibly busy. The night was going to be one to remember.

I can feel him watching me, feel his intense gaze but I’m looking for my mate instead, who I find battling his way at the bar.

I had nothing to say to George, we were nothing. I can’t believe I was willing to live a half life with him when I can now see a full life with Kit. I didn’t just have to survive anymore I would be thriving.

I had nothing to say to him and perhaps him watching me walk to Kit will make him see that I have no interest in him any more.

If it were me, I wouldn’t have come to my ex’s parent’s wedding, I would have remained and guarded the borders. But maybe that’s the difference between the two of us. He knows how to test limits…usually mine.

I go out of my way to avoid him, moving through the crowd of guests as I make my way to Kit who

is standing at the bar. He growls openly at the crowd around him, his aura demanding that they move aside for me. I roll my eyes, but can’t help the way my stomach dips at his possessiveness and protectiveness.

His hands wrap around me, enveloping his muscular arms and frame around me before he breathes in the scent around my neck.

“You look damn fine!” He breathes out as his hands move down to my butt before giving me a small tap of affection.

“Drink?” He places a champagne flute in my hands, the cold bubbles dancing in the back of my throat as I take a long sip. I needed this, I had been on edge expecting Mum to bolt for the door.