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?”

strange tingling in my belly,

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

you to follow her.” He must be on the phone. There’s

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 also remembered to turn off my phone, as well as the tracking built into

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 not sure what’s going on, it’s clear Bastien lied to my face about whatever

secret. What happens if Drake is correct and I decide leaving was the right plan after all?

the 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

a wide smile and begins putting on surgical gloves, I stop him.

looking at me curiously.

take pity on me, “So I was hoping you might be

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

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

we say in here is confidential and I promise there’s nothing

So they

of my pregnancy hormones.” i

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

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

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 very sorry for

barely get in a “thank you” before he

an option. But if you aren’t safe, we can find another way to get you help.” He

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

“I apologize, but I had to

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

there is something I can give you to mask the scent of the hormones. But it’s not exactly available on the open market, if

frown. “Is

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

my morning sickness.” I mutter

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