Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

Chapter 68

NUPAL

Bastien’s POV

“Bastien, I’m fine!” Selene insists, spreading her arms wide to show me the veracity of her words, “See, all healed.”

It’s true that the gashes and bite marks that once littered her body have already faded to the faintest scratches and bruises, no doubt accelerated by the healing power of her Volana blood. Even so, I refuse to risk it.

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“It’s too soon.” | decree, nudging her back towards the bed. She’s been trying to convince me to let her leave the makeshift infirmary all day long, too anxious about everything going on to stay put. Wrangling her has been surprisingly difficult, it seems I can’t turn my back without her trying to sneak out. If I had any doubts that my little wolf found her strength during our time apart, her rebellious behavior today has cer tainly erased them.

HOT

As if reading my mind, my mate crosses her arms over her chest. “I’m not the fragile halfling you mar ried, Bastien. I have my wolf again, I can recover at twice the rate most shifters can and you know it.”

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“The doctor’s orders were to rest at least two days.” I remind her, “regardless of how well you might feel, your body has been through a lot and you need to give it a chance to recover.”

“I need to talk to Drake.” She sighs, “and I want to see Lila.”

“Whatever you need to say to Drake can wait.” I state coolly. We both know that conversation will not be easy. “And I will gladly bring Lila for a visit.”

Selene flops back on the bed with a dramatic sigh. “I don’t want a visit, I want out of this room.”

Trying not to smile, I lean forward, bracing my hands on the mattress and looming over the disgruntled little wolf. “One more day.” I promise huskily, “And if you’re a good girl and stop trying to escape, I’ll give you a reward.”

Curiosity piqued, Selene eyes me suspiciously. “What kind of reward?”

split with a wide grin, and I lower my head until our mouths

Selene’s frustration. The scent of her arousal rises to fill my senses, the change so swift

as I think the words, a flush travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti ful eyes widen, her

close. Axel corrects me, already ravenous

never believed it was possible to want my mate any more than I already did. I never cared that she didn’t have her wolf,

This is different,

much more than an aroma. It’s a drug; a powerful narcotic that fills me with a primal need unlike anything I’ve

at me with confusion and fear. Her voice is soft and hoarse, clearly overwhelmed and looking to me

alright.” I assure her,

*Chapter 69 Heat

other circumstances it would be,

form, “Don’t make me wait.” She begs helplessly, “Please Bastien, don’t

my forehead to rest against hers, “Don’t look at me like

my mouth down to hers and immediately opening for my tongue. She kisses me with every ounce of pent up passion she’s carried since we parted three years ago – I know, because I’m doing the

fighting my wolf or pushing her away. It wouldn’t be

does not yield. That slight pinch is all it takes,

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For the first time since we met, I won’t have to hold back. She’s strong enough now that I can unleash myself completely. I can mate her and claim her the way I’ve always

kissing my way down her throat and

Selene’s POV

they’re exposed, catching one taut nipple between his teeth and teasing it with his tongue. After a moment he lavishes the same treatment on the other, slid ing his hands possessively over my naked

skin on mine. I reach for the bottom of his shirt and begin to work it up his chiseled abs, but then his hand moves between my legs, and I abandon the idea completely. His thumb is ruthlessly circling the bundle of nerves at the apex of my thighs, fingers already delving into the pool

The heat has wiped every inhibition, thought, and restraint from my mind. My hips are feverishly rising to

so close to coming, and he’s barely touched me. He finally slides two fingers into my sex and my tight inner muscles begin to clench and

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