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?”

I round the corner. It feels like a strange tingling

I learned early on that this air duct connects to Bastien’ s office. If you

when Bastien’s low voice carries to me a moment later. “Don, Selene’s about to leave for the store. I want you to follow her.” He must be on the phone. There’s a pause,

to the hospital undetected is not easy. Donavon, as it turns out, is quite a skilled stalker. I have to circle two parking garages and run a red light to ditch him. Luckily I

After I ditched Donavon and the sheer inconvenience of his order waned, the outrage rose up to take its place. Though I’m not sure what’s going on, it’s clear Bastien lied

guard on me is extremely inconvenient when I am trying to hide such a large secret. What happens if Drake is correct and I decide leaving was the right plan after all? How in the Goddess’s name will get

I’m so worked up that my blood pressure is through the roof and the nurse makes

a wide smile and begins putting on surgical gloves, I stop him. “I’m not here for an

his movements, looking

here before.” I begin earnestly, praying he’ll take pity on me, “So I was hoping

seem cold or

anything you can prescribe me to…” I trail off, unable to

okay. Everything we say in here is confidential and I promise

So they

there a drug that can mask the scent of my pregnancy hormones.” i blurt, “If

bed. “Mrs. Durand, I’m going to ask you something and I need you to

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

and now this.. it’s clear something is not right in your marriage. Now, I understand your husband is the Alpha,” He pauses, looking guilty for a moment, “I

a “thank you” before he goes

it isn’t really an option. But if you aren’t safe, we can find another way to get you help.” He concludes “Now. Selene, are you unsafe -physically or mentally – in

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

relaxing. “I apologize,

it’s good you ask. It shows you care for your

give you to mask the scent of the hormones. But it’s

“Is

pill or shot.” He explains, “It’s a tea, a fairly unpleasant one. And

with my morning sickness.” I

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