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?”

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

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 inside as

I want you to follow her.” He must be on the phone. There’s a pause,

have to circle two parking garages and run

I get home, but not as much trouble as Bastien. After I ditched Donavon and the sheer inconvenience of his order waned, the outrage rose up to take its place. Though I’m

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

time I arrive at Dr. Kane’s office, I’m so worked up that my blood pressure is through the roof and the nurse makes me sit and do breathing exercises for

Kane enters the exam room with a wide smile and begins putting on

pauses his movements, looking at me

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

or annoyed, “What

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

“It’s okay. Everything we say in here is confidential and I promise there’s nothing you can

So they

scent of my pregnancy hormones.”

a seat next to the exam bed. “Mrs. Durand, I’m going to ask you something and I need you to be honest with

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

obligated by law 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 understand your husband is the Alpha,” He pauses, looking guilty for a moment, “I

“thank you” before he

if you aren’t safe, we can find another way

ever hurt me, not in a million years.” I vow. “I have my own reasons for wanting to hide the pregnancy – one’s I’d prefer

says, relaxing. “I apologize, but I had

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

smiles widely, “Now to answer your question, yes there is something I can give you to mask the

frown. “Is it

a pill or shot.”

well with my morning

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