Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 486

“I’ll leave you to it.” He stands up, pulling the chair out and tucking it back in under the table only for Maya to walk over, eyeing him with suspicion.

“Take care.” He offers out, a nod as he departs.

“You too.” I call out after him as he walks away, Maya pulling the chair out and sitting down.

“Who was that?” She turns, as I watch him leave the services back towards the car park.

“Just someone that used to know my Dad. It doesn’t matter.” I shake my head out, trying to refocus on why I was here.

“So, what was so important that you couldn’t tell me over the phone.”

“Let me get you a drink.” I stand, suddenly feeling nervous about telling her.

“Cleo…stop stalling. I’ve just driven hours to meet you here when you could have just video called me.”

“No, I didn’t know who might be listening. It isn’t safe to discuss this on pack grounds.”

Her eyes widen at my words, her hands reaching out to hold mine.

“Cleo…you’re actually starting to freak me out. What’s going on?”

“Vault?”

“Yes, I promised you this would remain within the vault.”

“No matter what?” I try to portray in my voice just how important this is.

“No matter what. Just tell me.”

I’m pregnant.”

“You found your mate?”

I sigh out, this seemed to be the standard reaction to my news. I shake my head, closing my eyes, waiting for her to figure it out.

“You mean…” She snatches her hands away, placing both hands to her mouth to cover her shocked gasp.

“Yes.”

“Jace is the father?” She removes her hands, leaning forward and whispering. I don’t know why, nobody was here to listen.

“Yes.”

“What are you going to do?”

“I’ve told my parents the baby is human.”