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?”

grumbling under his breath when I leave and once more, 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 something my brain can’t

the corridor. I learned early on that this air duct connects to Bastien’

“Don, Selene’s about to leave for the store. I want you to follow her.” He

parking garages and run a red light to ditch him. Luckily I also remembered

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 to my face about

concerning still, Bastien having a constant 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

I’m so worked up that my blood pressure is through the roof and the nurse makes me sit and do breathing exercises for ten minutes

smile and begins putting on surgical gloves, I stop him. “I’m not

pauses his movements, looking at me curiously.

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

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

want to know if there is anything you can prescribe

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

So

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

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

“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 should have said earlier, I’m

in a “thank

I realize reporting it isn’t really an option. But if you aren’t safe, we can find another way to get you help.” He

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

says, relaxing. “I apologize, but I had to

good you ask. It shows you care for your

give you to mask the scent of the hormones. But it’s not exactly available on the open market, if you know

“Is

just not something for which there’s a commercial market – so it doesn’t get produced as a pill or shot.” He explains, “It’s a

well with my morning sickness.” I

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