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



Fighting Fate (Book3)

Cleo POV

"Just us girls", they said. "It will be fun", they said.

Well the initial three is now two, Josie letting us down last minute.

But I was still determined to have a great time, I mean, you only turn eighteen once.

"I can't believe you made me wear this." I mumble under my breath as we approach the ticket gate, trying to cover my bikini.

"Everyone is wearing them." Maya responds back to me as she scans her phone against the ticket machine, granting us entry.

Maya wasn't wrong. Every female here was wearing a similar thong bikini as myself, but I am not as bold as her or them...this was totally pushing my boundaries.

We had driven all the way to the coast, the hottest pool party for the entire year happening this weekend.

There was even talk of minor celebrities in attendance. Again, I was seriously pushing my comfort levels, this place really wasn't me.

But I need to keep reminding myself that this was a new me. Change never came to those that stood still.

Maya booked the tickets through her links as soon as she heard me talking to Josie about celebrating my eighteenth.

Apparently, the occasion couldn't pass without us celebrating in style. I just had to convince my parents to let me leave the pack for a few days. The Red Thorn pack isn't on lock down, unlike our friends...the Dark Phantom and Clear Waters pack...which Josie's parents are the alphas of. I wasn't surprised that Josie cancelled last minute, what with her parents and now Knox being super protective of late.

My parents are just the same, but our pack isn't in danger, not like theirs, but try saying that to Mum who is stricter even than Dad...the Alpha. It was a bit of a battle for them to let me come.

This place was A class, I can see why Maya was so keen to come. It was one of the richest hotels in the area, the pool party itself already vibing as we locate an empty double sunbed and place our bags down.

Maya was right, this was going to be fun.

"What can I get you ladies?" A cute male waiter walks over to us, his eyes skimming our outfits as I reach for my towel to cover up.

I wasn't used to being seen by males, my mother would have me wearing a chastity belt if she could.

"Shots?" Maya turns to me, that mischievous glint visible in her eyes just before she places her sunglasses on.

"Shots, really? Maybe cocktails?" I groan out to her, let's at least start off slow.

"Drinks are free with your VIP tickets, so I'll bring a selection." The waiter drops his eyes again to my hipline, my hands pulling that towel tightly around me. I knew wearing this was a mistake...it's just not me.

"I can't believe Josie is missing out on this...for training." Maya sighs out as she throws herself onto the four poster sunbed.

"She's with her mate, that's where she wants to be."

"More eye candy for us then." She grins out, showing her white teeth like a predator that was excited to hunt its prey.noveldrama

"You said this was girls only, you better not leave me stranded for male action."

"Stranded? Pft please girl...you're never going to lose that V card if you keep wrapping towels around you."

"What are you doing?" I tut out as she leans forward and yanks the towel from around me. Once again revealing my bright pink string thong bikini. "You're the hottest girl here babe, let the males get a good view."

I reach for my towel, trying to claim it back from Maya but she's already placing it back in my beach bag as she shakes her head to me.

"Oh and look, the waiter is already coming over...gosh that was rather fast...I guess he likes what he sees." She chuckles out as I turn to indeed watch the waiter coming back over to us with a tray full of drinks.

As he approaches us, I feel my cheeks blush, I really wasn't confident around males...unlike Maya who seemed to have them wrapped around her finger. Werewolf, human...she didn't care. To her, they were all fair game.

He carefully places the heavy tray down on the sunbed and I have to clench my hands not to help

him.

"You star!" Maya grins out as she takes a cocktail for herself and slowly sips on it.

"Delicious."

"Pace yourselves ladies, perhaps I'll come join you when my shift ends."

"Is that a promise?" Maya pulls her sunglasses down to reveal her eyes...her eyelashes unashamedly fluttering at the male.

He should run away, she literally is the big bad wolf