Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 501

“You will command them to come here.”

“I’ll do jackshit until you explain your reasons?”

“They are hiding things from us, something that has a direct impact on our security”

“Jaxon you can’t go around making such claims without proof.” I pipe up, feeling protective of the Arancea’s.

“Oh, I have proof.” His eyes dart to mine, a heated glare sent my way.

“No Jaxon, they are their own pack we have no right to interfere with what happens within their pack unless it directly impacts us or they call for help.” Dad’s aura oozes out of him, moving to match Jaxon’s. But this isn’t Jaxon’s full aura, he continues to keep it truly hidden.

“Oh, this impacts us.” A rumble vibrates off him.

“What is it?” Mum asks out. Incredulously not even battering an eye lid at Jaxon’s behaviour.

But now I know, Mum could have him collapsing on the floor within seconds.

“I can’t say.” Jaxon seethes out, surprisingly not sharing his proof.

“Then you have no evidence.” Dad places a supportive hand upon Jaxon’s shoulder, using it as an opportunity to calm him.

“They need to come here, on a matter of urgency.” Jaxon continues, not backing down.

“Hector, no..” Mum clicks her tongue.

“Dad…this is important, please trust me.”

A moment is shared between the two them, between Jaxon and Dad. Something I don’t think I have ever seen before. They aren’t in a private mind-link, this was something else. Like a silent conversation between the alpha and the next.

“We haven’t seen them for a while, it would be nice to see them.” Dad’s tone does a complete u-turn, a smile landing on his face.

“Hector…” Mum growls out, not making her anger unknown.

“They haven’t seen Jace since he returned, like you said…they cancelled which for them is most peculiar. If Jaxon is right and they are in trouble, it’s on us to help them. Callie’s parents are coming anyhow, what’s a few more seats at the dinner table….” Dad’s voice slowly trails off as Mum starts to walk towards him.

He places his hand out, snaking it around her waist and pulls her into him. A giggle escapes Mum asks he sucks on her mate mark.

“Let’s call them together.” He leads Mum out of the kitchen, towards the office, so they can call the Red Thorn pack together.

Leaving just Jaxon and I alone in the kitchen.

“What is going on?” I move further into the kitchen, heading towards the fridge.