Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond novel Chapter 566

I know exactly what she is thinking, how she is blaming herself for everything that has transpired

just now. She is blaming herself for Alora’s death, for his death, for me being the new Alpha.

“Cleo…”

“I should go inside…”

“No…” I grunt out, only for her to turn to look directly at Knox.

“Can you let Josie know there is an injured female in the beta house that needs attending to.”

My eyes flicker up to the beta house, my brows furrowing at her words.

She was shutting down on me, whether through shock or guilt…but in no way do I blame her for

this….I was the one to blame, not her.

“Cleo…”

“I’ll be inside Alpha, when you are ready.” She coldly comments, moving away from me.

“Is she okay?” Callie calls out to me from behind, my eyes watching Cleo move slowly back into

the alpha house.

“No…she’s in shock.” I rumble out, only just realising I was still fully naked from my shift. I move to the back of the car I arrived in, pulling out a change of clothes I always kept in the boot space…pulling on a fresh pair of shorts and a training top.

“We are all in shock.” Jaxon sighs out, as he pulls his phone out of his pant’s pocket and hits dial.

“I’m going to call the Clear Waters, have them prepare for Auntie Alora’s funeral.”

“Yes…yes good point.”

“I’m proud of you Jace.” Jaxon places his arms around me, pulling me into a brotherly embrace

before patting me on the back.

“Now take your mate before she escapes again.” He whispers into my ear.

“I’ll go inform Josie about the female in the beta house. We will reconvene in the alpha office

shortly, when you are ready.”

“Thanks Knox.” He moves into the alpha house, leaving me outside with Callie.

Shit…I didn’t even think…

“Callie, I’m…”

“Nope, don’t say it. Jaxon is right to be proud of you. You’ve finally stepped up into the role of alpha. Accepting your fate.”

“Yeah well, I didn’t expect this..”

“Sometimes life happens when you are busy making other plans.”

“What about your parents.”