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?”

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 sense. Is this what shifters mean when

corridor. I learned early on that this air duct connects to Bastien’ s office. If you stand in precisely the right place,

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

undetected 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,

be in trouble when 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 not sure what’s going on, it’s clear Bastien lied to my face about whatever threat I face, and further saw fit to invade my privacy by having me followed without my

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

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

and begins

pauses his movements, looking at me

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

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

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

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

So they

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

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

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

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,

a “thank you” before

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

have my own reasons for wanting to hide the pregnancy – one’s

relaxing. “I

ask. It shows you care for your

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

“Is

something for which there’s a commercial market – so it doesn’t get produced as a pill

with my

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