Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond

I'm angry at his words, a fire forming in the pit of my stomach at his threat.

I know he will tell him, it's only a matter of time. I need to make my own threat, to bide me some time.

"If you tell him, I will leave. You will never see me again, nobody will. He has a mate, I won't destroy them, I won't destroy our families with one mistake." My wolf comes forward slightly, with the energy she can muster...making sure he knows I mean every word of this. That I will follow it through if he betrays my trust.

"His child is the heir to the Clear Waters pack." No, my child stays with me. Already, before it was even born, a title was already being discussed. This child is a Red Thorn pack member, not Clear Waters...not Dark Phantom.

"Jaxon, read my lips. If you tell him, I will leave...I will go so far away that no body will ever see me or my child again." I make my words clear and calm, I mean every single word.

"I know he has hurt you, he's hurt us all." He cups my face again, his thumbs wiping away the tears that trickle down my face.noveldrama

A desperate plea within his voice for me to change my mind. For me to tell Jace the truth.

But he'll run again, and I can't spend my life waiting. He has a mate now, he will pick her...he should pick her. I can't live a half life hoping he will pick me one day. The mate bond is strong, undeniable.

I need to protect what is mine. I need to protect this child...I will not have it raised in conflict. I will not let my child be seen as a mistake by Jace's mate.

I make this decision for my child.

I raise my hands, placing them on top of his before removing his from my face completely, adopting a steely expression.

"My child is human Jaxon, I'm sorry

if that

I surprises you. I know it's not

onal but my child is human. I you should leave.

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I'd appreciate if you could keep my news to yourself until we are ready to announce it as a family.

I know it is only a matter of time that the news comes out. I have a lot to think about, a lot to consider."

"You can't keep an alpha baby under wraps forever. When the baby is born, the truth will come

out. You must know this." He nods before a scoff escapes him.

"I will do what is right for me and my child, whether that is adoption..." My chin is held high. "Adoption?"

"My child is human Jaxon, a human may struggle in a pack environment."

His spine elongates, his alpha height towering over me as he peers down at me with a tensed jaw.

"Say that enough times and it will stick. I won't let a nephew or niece of mine be raised by strangers."

"My child is human Jaxon, you have no jurisdiction here. This is an Arancea family matter. I think you should go."

With one last look at me, his eyes

drop down to my lower tummy.

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He closes the door behind him, glancing back one last time at me. As soon as tam alone, I slowly drop down onto the floor....my hands moving to my stomach protectively. I don't think I can give this baby away...which means I know what I must do.