#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?”

the strangest sensation overcomes me as I round the corner. It feels like a strange tingling in my belly, like my body is trying to tell me

the off chance it is, I tip toe over to the vent further along the corridor. I learned early on that this air duct connects to Bastien’ s office. If you stand in precisely the right place, you can hear people speaking

tack pays off 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, then he continues, “Yes, I

turns out, 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

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

What happens if Drake is correct and I decide leaving

is through the roof and the nurse makes me sit and do breathing exercises for ten minutes before retaking

and begins putting on surgical gloves, I stop

looking at me curiously.

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

doesn’t seem cold or annoyed, “What is it

if there is anything you can prescribe me to…” I trail off, unable to find the

what?” He prompts. “It’s okay. Everything we say in here is confidential and I

So

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

to the exam bed. “Mrs. Durand, I’m going to

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

to report cases of abuse if I suspect it, and after your visit last time and now this.. it’s clear something is not right in your marriage. Now, I

“thank you” before he goes

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

my

says, relaxing. “I

good you ask. It

there is something I can give you to mask the

frown. “Is

commercial market – 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

my

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