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?”

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

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

when Bastien’s low voice carries to me a moment later. “Don, Selene’s about to leave for the store. I want you to follow her.” He must be on the

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,

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

a large secret. What happens if Drake is correct and I decide leaving

my blood pressure is through the roof and the nurse makes me sit and do

exam room with a wide smile and begins putting on surgical gloves, I stop

looking at

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

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

prescribe

is confidential and I promise there’s nothing you can ask that i haven’t

know. So they

of my pregnancy hormones.” i blurt, “If I don’t

the exam bed. “Mrs. Durand, I’m going to ask

“Alright.” I agree nervously,

suspect it, and after your visit last time and now this.. it’s clear something is not right in your marriage. Now,

in a “thank you” before he goes

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

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 to keep private if

relaxing. “I apologize, but I had to

it’s good you ask. It shows you

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

frown. “Is

a commercial market – so it doesn’t get produced as a pill or shot.” He explains, “It’s a tea, a fairly unpleasant

well with my

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