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

Kaia POV

Hector still remained an enigma to me, but hopefully an enigma that I was starting to unravel, I think like me, he found trusting difficult.

His reputation as being a cold ruthless alpha is warranted, but within his pack he was respected. and that's how a leader should be. Firm but fair.

I was starting to believe I could trust again, that I have found someone to put my faith into again and who won't let me down.

I admitted to Hector that Than is the baby's father. Yet he hasn't exiled me, called me an enemy of the pack. I thought he would.

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I haven't been open about my relationship or lack of relationship with Than, it was still hard for me to discuss. Who has a mate that doesn't claim them, rather preferring to pine after someone only half alive. How do I to explain the circumstances of finding out that Than refused to claim me. Yet, h Yet, here I am pregnant.

Alpha Hector j wouldn't believe me...

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I was feeling settled as a welcomed new member of the pack.

Everyone taking the time to converse with me on my morning and evening walks.....I even was starting to watch how they train, it's been a while since I trained like I used to.

I'm often talking to the younger trainees....and I could be wrong but Hector often seemed to get jealous of the younger males.

Or, maybe he was simply just thinking a pregnant female shouldn't be hanging around males that aren't the baby's father.

Either way I didn't want to put him in a tricky situation of having to force a mate bond that he doesn't feel because I claim I can... I've been there myself and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. couldn't do that to another.

My thoughts were in overdrive at present, overthinking what I could have done differently at the banquet.

How maybe I should have been more prepared with responding to Than...I really hoped that he wouldn't have shown up. But this was Than, and he seemed to have a way of inserted himself into my life. He couldn't keep his mouth shut, he had to be one up on Hector, telling him I am his wife. Trying to get a rise out of the Dark Phantom alpha. Knowing I am here, he won't stop until he has me back. My well conceived plan to hide out in the notorious Dark Phantom pack has failed. Chapter 0022

As much as I want to stay, I know I can't...not now. Not without putting the people of the Dark Phantom pack members in danger. I can't have their safety on my conscious, not when I put it at risk just by being here.

A ring on the front doorbell pulls me out of my thoughts. Aubrey answers the door and walks back into see me in the living room. "Kaia....the head pack doctor is here to see you..." She considers me for a moment with worry.

"Really?"

"I'll send him in." She walks away, back towards the front door to escort my visitor in. Once the doctor enters the room, Aubrey returns leaving us alone, which I am grateful for.

I wasn't ready for my pregnancy to be known amongst the pack members yet. Not that I don't think Aubrey was a gossip, but I still wanted to keep my news secret for a little bit longer.

"Kaia, finally....you haven't booked your scan. I had the system flag you up." He gives me a look of being displeased with me. For not following up with him. A look only a doctor could give.

I had planned to, but then my plans went up in the air when Than arrived and I had to admit some half truths to Hector.

I'm not sure, it's not safe here for me anymore. I'm no longer hidden. It is only a matter of time. before he attacks, she only has a matter of time. She's awake now and he will be feeling the pressure. didn't want the pack to invest in me and my future, if I didn't plan on remaining here.

"Yes, I've been a bit preoccupied."

"I can do tomorrow...the day after...otherwise we are looking into next week." The doctor pulls his phone out assessing his own calendar, before looking at me expectantly.

"Erm, I'm not entirely sure..."

"About?"

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"How long I anfctaying..."

"I see...well the baby needs to be checked over, it's important to rule out any minor issue at this early stage."

"I don't want to waste your time."

"Kaia, I am a doctor...my time is never wasted, even if it really is." He chuckles to himself, I'm lost on his own joke.

"Erm.."

"She'll make it tomorrow Doctor and I'll escort her myself to make sure she attends." Hector's voice. comes out of nowhere, my head whipping around to find him standing in the hall way as if he was heading out of the front door. "Very good Alpha "