Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond
Chapter 0296

-Josie~

I wake up feeling warm, something I never feel. My mind is stirring but my eyes are still closed, trying to force my mind into submission.

My body was still exhausted but my mind was trying to wake up, trying to register something...trying to think.

Then I realise...it doesn't recognise my third arm gripping at my waist, pressing my back against a wall. I didn't remember having a third arm. That's because I don't.

My eyes almost win against my mind, that call to sleep becoming stronger thanks to a heavenly scent of leather and sandalwood comforting me. Leather and sandalwood.....

My eyes shoot wide open, it dawning on me that I had fallen asleep next to Knox. I look down to find his arm placed across my stomach as he lays behind me, spooning me.

No wonder I was so warm, I didn't sleep next to anyone. Not even George. It just wasn't a thing for me.

A clearing of a throat makes my eyes dart to the door, Jaxon resting against it, his arms crossed over his chest. Not looking pleased.

"Do I need to worry about this?" A finger points between sleeping Knox and me.

"What?" I peel Knox's arm off me, gently moving as not to disturb him.

"Is there something going on?"

"With Knox? I just fell asleep." I try to push past his line of questioning...I don't think he buys it though. That's the thing with the triplet bond, you get a sense of the other's emotions. Luckily I was still waking up, using that in-between confused and tired state of mind to hide against the bond.

I wasn't ready to be asked questions like that, I didn't even know what Knox and I were. Yes I was gutted last night when he curtailed our kissing session but it was the right thing to do, especially with the door about to be knocked down by the club's security. Then a shit storm happened, leaving him injured and me making sure he kept breathing.

"What's going on...what time is it?" I play dumb, ignoring Jaxon's intense stare.

"I was sent up to find you for dinner, lo and behold I couldn't find you in your room. Didn't think to ever find you asleep in here...what will George think?"

"Did you not hear? As long as Knox is here I don't think George will be popping in." And that's how I want to keep it for now. I was so angry at George for the way he behaved last night. His attempts to make me jealous completely backfiring. "Why not?"

"They had a disagreement last night in the club." I stand up going to move past Jaxon, but he grips on to my elbow, preventing me from moving past him.

"What happened?"

"Another time. I need a shower..and some food. Can you wake Knox up, he hasn't eaten all day and will need to refuel."

"Since when do you care whether Kit Knoxbridge eats?" Jaxon quirks an eyebrow at me, his body pushing off the door as he starts to follow me. "Since you attacked him last night and mauled him almost to death.." I turn on my heel, uncontrollable anger expelling out of me as I yell into his face. "It wasn't that bad."

"He might say that to you Jaxon...but his injuries were more severe than he let on. Is he an Alpha?" I lower my voice, checking that nobody was nearby. "No, I don't know...why?" Jaxon shrugs his shoulders, a frown forming upon his face.

"His level of healing is comparative to that of an alpha blood. He has to be, otherwise he wouldn't have survived the night."

"Come on Josie." Does he think I'm joking, that I would sit up all night just for the sake of it. Yes I did find it rather peaceful to watch Knox sleep, but I shouldn't have needed to. He never should have given him the injury in the first place. I thought he was over this, on top his it.

"I thought you weren't doing that shit anymore, that the program has helped you."

"It has...I just got caught up with Jace leaving that's all."

""No word?"

"No, nothing."

"Why did he leave?" I narrow my eyes at him, surely he must know the reason. He must know and isn't letting on. The twins knew everything about eachother.