Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Selene‘s POV 

We should have heard something by now. Luna huffs as I scrub dishes in the kitchen sink. After a simple dinner and a quick bath, Lila curled up on the sofa to watch her favorite show while I clean up. It‘s amazing how unfazed she is by the sudden change in scenery and my undoubtedly tense energy. 

No news is good news. I tell my wolf, focusing on the glass in my hand. Especially when it comes to Bastien. 

He‘s going to be furious, you know. She cautions, not sounding the least bit concerned, 

That only matters if he finds us. I remind her coolly. 

Oh he will. Luna remarks smugly, he always will. 

You know you‘re supposed to be on my side, I complain. 

I am.I want what‘s best for you. She adds. Bastien is what‘s best 

1 throw my hands up in exasperation, sending water and suds flying. You‘re impossible. 

And you‘re in denial. 

A giggle sounds from behind me. “You made a mess, Mommy” 

Turning to find my young daughter standing behind me watching my temper tantrum, rather than safely ensconced in the couch cushions, I paste on a smile. “You‘re right.” I agree. “Mommy did make a mess.” 

“Have to clean up your messes.” She advises sagely. “That‘s the rule.” 

I adopt a pitiful pout. “You don‘t want to clean it for me?” 

The little tyrant puts her foot down. “Uh–uh, your sponsibilty.” 

back with a dramatic groan, I surrender.

sound is music to my ears, the perfect balm for the stress of reuniting

on solid ground again. What am I supposed to do now? My entire life is in Asphodel: my business, my friends, Lila‘s

a halfling; a single mother who seemingly had the future Alpha wrapped around

people I was not an incurable outcast, and once I made

the marsh freezes in winter, and the entire wetlands become a giant skating rink. If nothing else, this place will always be

place I‘m meant to be. I am a mountain wolf, made for evergreen forests and fresh alpine air. Asphodel‘s sprawling

memory the city holds for me, there is no denying one‘s true nature, and

you‘re forgetting something, princess. Luna interjects. You‘re not really a

her quip. Same difference, I

explanation. She purrs. Would you like

have to

miss Elysium, you miss your

a sock

Bastien‘s POV 

is as brutal as it is ill–planned. Cavanaugh‘s wolves descend on me like a pack of rabid dogs, but they‘re no match for Aiden, Donavon and me. It‘s disgraceful really, that the Alpha should set his men on us without joining the fight himself. Not 10 mention the complete lack of sportsmanship in

either heading for Selene or just seeking to escape the brawl. In truth, I‘m astonished by his behavior. I always liked Drake, at least, I thought I did. I‘ve never seen this side of him before, and never imagined he would be a threat to my relationship with Selene.

his brain – not that there‘s anything

to form such a friendship? Wasn‘t my father‘s birthday the first time they met? Is it possible he could have been the man she described being in love with since she was a child? I suppose it‘s possible, but if that was the case, why aren‘t they together now?

a lower floor. Frankly, the fact that I‘m able to perform my mental gymnastics amidst a bloody fight only goes to show how mismatched we are to our

floor is littered with unconscious wolves, my Betas and I depart the Pack House with great haste. Selene fled hours ago, she

the hell are we going

much do you

you get that?” Donavon asks in astonishment.

asshole was so distracted insulting you, he forgot he left his phone on his desk.” My friend laughs, “Even if

I question, my voice gruff from excitement

sunlight, “For a smart guy, he‘s not very good at

pure pride and sweet relief washes over me. I grab

shrugs me off with a chuckle,“save that for your mate.”

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