Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

Chapter 27

#Chapter 27 My Husband Has Me Followed

Selene’s POV

“I need to promise me you’ll be careful.” Bastien’s oversized hands are framing my cheeks, his metallic eyes boring into my own.

grasp his wrists, my small hands only stretching halfway around them. “I’m just going to the store, Bastien.”

His brow furrows even deeper than it already was. “Maybe Donavon should go with you, or better yet: we can send one of the maids instead.”

“I’m perfectly capable of buying groceries without a babysitter.” I assure him in my sweetest voice. As I untangle myself from his grasp, I add, “Are you really this concerned about the reward flier?”

“I just want you to be safe,” He deflects. “Things have been crazy around here lately.”

It does not escape my notice that he didn’t actually answer my question. I narrow my eyes, “Did something happen? Did somebody report me to your false tip line?”

“No.” Bastien promises firmly. “I’m just uneasy about everything that’s happened with the pack.”

Whatever comfort I gained from his direct “no,” disappears with the second part of his answer. There’s nothing suspicious about

it per se, something simply feels off deep in my bones. “What aren’t you telling me?”

If I needed confirmation he’s hiding something, his immediate “nothing!” provides it.

“Okay, then explain to me why you were okay with me going to the park alone three days ago, but now I can’t set foot out of the house?” I inquire.

“Of course you can set foot out of the house.” He sighs, “It’s simply that the store is crowded this time of day and I don’t want you to be harassed about the hearing.”

In truth I would be worried about it to – if I was actually going to the store. “I’ll be okay.” I insist. “Sticks and stones, remember?”

more, the strangest sensation overcomes me as I round the corner. It feels like a strange tingling in my belly,

air duct connects to Bastien’ s

leave for the store. I want you to follow her.” He

is quite a skilled stalker. I have to circle two parking garages and run a red light to ditch him. Luckily I also remembered to turn off my phone, as well as the tracking built

up to take its place. Though I’m not sure what’s going on, it’s clear Bastien lied to my face about whatever threat I

a large secret. What happens if Drake

Dr. Kane’s office, I’m so worked up that my blood pressure is through the roof and the nurse makes me sit and

room with a wide smile and begins putting on surgical gloves,

his movements, looking

he’ll take pity on me, “So I was hoping you might

cold or annoyed, “What is it

prescribe me

in here is confidential and I promise there’s nothing you can ask that i

So

can mask the scent of my pregnancy hormones.” i blurt, “If I don’t want people smell it on

lips, taking a seat next to the exam bed. “Mrs. Durand, I’m going

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

is not right in your marriage. Now, I understand your husband is the Alpha,” He pauses, looking guilty for a moment, “I should have said earlier, I’m very sorry for your recent

in a “thank you” before he

But if you aren’t safe, we can find another way to get you help.” He concludes “Now.

a million years.” I vow. “I have my own reasons for wanting to hide the pregnancy – one’s I’d prefer to keep private if that’s

Dr Kane says, relaxing. “I apologize,

at all, it’s good you ask. It

there is something I can give you to mask the scent of the hormones. But it’s not exactly available on the open market, if you

“Is

– so it doesn’t get produced as a pill or shot.” He explains, “It’s a tea, a fairly unpleasant one. And you’ll have to drink

with my morning sickness.” I mutter

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