Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 Interrogation

Selene’s POV

Being in lock down with morning sickness is even less fun than being in lock down with nothing to do – especially when one is confined with a host of people who can’t know you’re pregnant.

I’ve been popping my anti-nausea medication like it’s breath mints for the better part of three hours, intermittently wondering if it’ s possible to overdose on the drug. My stomach is finally starting to settle, but the boredom isn’t getting any better.

Bastien didn’t explain anything when he tossed me in here with Odette and the guards, simply announcing that there’s an emergency and we needed to “stay put” until he returned. It might be easier to accept the situation if we understood what’s going on, and my mother-in-law isn’t faring much better than I am.

“Try not to worry, Odette. “I soothe for the dozenth time. “I’m sure Bastien’s safe.”

“I’m afraid none of us are safe ‘She replies grimly. “Bastien won’t say so, but I know more is going on here than he’s letting on Too much has gone wrong lately.”

“I know, I agree soberly, “But feeling anxious about things we can’t control or predict will only make it worse.”

Odette looks like she’s about to respond, but before she can get any words out, her expression changes and she jolts to her feet. “He’s back

I scent the air, realizing she’s right before I can question why or how I’m doing this

“He’s not alone. She announces.

Aiden? I suggest.

“No – enforcers.”

I can hear their footsteps now, so many they muddle together into an odd, clomping cacophony. They pound down the hallway until the bolts locking the door gradually turn over, and the wooden panel swings open so sharply it rebounds against the wall.

Bastien towers in the center of the frame, flanked on either side by rugged and gnarled enforcers. I sit frozen while Odette runs to him. Sweetheart, what’s happened?”

“Arabella has been kidnapped.” He declares gruffly.

My mother-in-law’s eyes go wide and her hands clamp over her mouth, “Oh Goddess.”

I’m not sure what to think. At first all I can process is the rage in Bastien’s expression. He must be out of his mind with worry, not to mention infuriated someone would do such a thing. Then I wonder who would possibly be dumb enough to kidnap the Alpha’s future wife, thinking of the Gemini wolves and their provocation at the memorial, as well as Gabriel’s still unknown murderer.

mind. I know what Arabella is capable of, and I know how upset she must be to have her wedding postponed this way, Is it possible her cruelty doesn’t only extend to me? Would she put the man she loves through such pain in order to get what she

my mind, shame swells in my chest. What a horrible, cynical thing to think. A woman’s life is in danger and I’m questioning whether she’s faking

need to speak with Selene.” Bastien’s command clears the room before I can catch up to his hushed conversation with

with the enforcers, I approach my husband, “I’m so sorry.” I express honestly. “This is

who answers me. Please have a seat

to the investigator who spoke, noting the way the other men seem to defer to him. He must be in

want to ask about a hundred questions, I obey, returning to the chaise I had been sharing

unreadable countenance, Selene, when did you last

office after midnight appears in my mind’s eye, every bit as damning as it was in reality. “The other night.” I’m speaking to the ground, unable to bring myself to look at them. “It was late and I was worried you were still

you haven’t seen or spoken

“No.” I murmur.

I see the enforcers exchanging knowing glances. “Mrs. Durand,” The lead investigator interjects, “How

her attack on the stairs, and our confrontation outside the jewelry

Understatement of the year,

The man nods, “have you

suspect. Why else would they be questioning me this way? “We‘ve argued.” I hedge. The last thing I need is to tell them how many times Arabella threatened me. My husband leaving me for her already gives

you pushed her down

that!” I exclaim, looking to Bastien for

“I’ve already told them what

How can this be happening. He said he believed me! I scan their faces, searching for anyone who

suggested you did, Mrs. Durand.”

.

grapple for calm but only feel myself grow more flustered, “You obviously think I

merely here to ascertain

through me.

instantly. “Of course not. I don’t threaten people, no matter what they’ve done to

up the stairs tilts his head curiously. “What do you mean, no matter what they‘ve done to you? Are you saying

what I meant.” The words are

you mean?” Bastien

making threats isn’t in my nature.” I state

the screen before offering it

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