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.” 

head back with a dramatic groan, I

ears, the perfect balm for the stress

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

from the beginning. They saw only a halfling; a single mother who seemingly had the future Alpha wrapped

after I opened the cafe. Good food and regular interactions convinced people I was not an incurable outcast, and once I made it clear I had no designs on becoming the Alpha‘s consort, I was practically

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

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

Elysium. Despite every terrible memory the city holds for

interjects. You‘re not really a Nova wolf.

brush off her quip. Same

purrs. Would you like

even have to

miss Elysium, you miss your

put a sock in

Bastien‘s POV 

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

fight is over, 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

greatest asset is his brain – not that there‘s

could have been the man she described being in love with since she was a child? I suppose it‘s possible,

the Eros wolves mount a fresh assault with reinforcements from a lower floor. Frankly, the fact that I‘m able to perform my mental gymnastics amidst a bloody fight only goes to show how

is littered with unconscious wolves, my Betas and I depart the Pack House with great haste.

hell are we going to

Aiden pulls a sleek black cell phone from his pocket. “How much do you want to

you get that?” Donavon asks in astonishment.

left his phone on his desk.” My friend laughs, “Even if they don‘t have location sharing activated, the number is enough to

soon can we get into it?” I question, my voice gruff from excitement rather than anger.

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

sweet relief washes over me. I grab Aiden by

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

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