Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

#Chapter 74 The Letter

Selene’s POV

This isn’t happening

It can’t be real.

I’m frozen in place, staring at Odette as if she’s a ghost. I must have misheard her. But if that’s the case, why does she look so distraught? Why are there tears in her eyes? And where is my pup?

| swing my gaze from her to Bastien, whose hands are locked in white-knuckled fists at his sides. He’s breathing heavily, his eyes glowing and fangs extended. My first reaction was disbelief. His – apparently – was fury.

Bastien’s gaze descends on me, and I feel my lower lip begin to tremble uncontrollably. It’s not real. I think desperately.

Luna is frantic, lashing out our heightened senses to every corner of the room in search of Lila and coming up empty. “What do you mean she was taken?” I choke, “How could that happen, weren’t you watch ing her?”

: “I’m so sorry, Selene.” Odette professes sincerely. “I turned my back for one moment and she was gone!”

What?!.can’t help blaming Odette a little when I realize Bastien is crossing the room towards me, a de termined look in his molten eyes. I back away from him, shaking my head in denial and trying to stay out of his reach even as his muscular arms extend towards me.

“No!” I insist, swatting at his hands. I don’t want to be cuddled. I don’t want to be comforted. I want my pup. “Don’t Bastien!”

He doesn’t listen, growling dominantly and dragging me into his embrace no matter how hard I fight.

Eventually my flailing limbs and defiant snarls give way to sobs. It isn’t real. I think again. She isn’t gone. My hands go from pushing my mate away to trying to climb completely into his arms. He lets me, lift ing me off the ground and rocking me gently back and forth.

Gentle, soothing purrs vibrate against my cheek and soft lips press to my hair. “Shhh little wolf.” Bastien croons. “We’ll find her.” He promises, an edge of steel in his deep voice, “You have my word – if it’s the last thing I do, I will bring her home.”

Sophie’s POV

I think I’ve made a terrible mistake.

leave Drake, and her pup would certainly provide the motivation. It’s not even really a kidnapping – Lila knows me, and I have no intention of hurting her at all. I just want to talk with Selene, to make sure she isn’t

Martin’s plan doesn’t seem so great after all. They must be out of their minds with worry, and I highly

How could I be so foolish? Has my love for Drake really blinded me so much that I would steal an innocent child from her

#Chapter 74 The Letter

I’ve always liked Lila. I don’t want to cause

pretend to understand the bond between parent and pup, but I know enough

if I reach out and pre tend it was

is hovering in the doorway watching me, a gruesome

whisper, afraid of speaking any louder lest I

with a cold leer and taking my

I insist, shaking my head. I know what comes of questioning Martin –

He hisses. “I want what’s best for you. I want you to have Drake.

“Yes, but-”

know why you have to make things so difficult. You want the Alpha, I’m

and paper into my hand, and I can feel Lila watching us. I glance in her direction, find ing her tiny brow furrowed at

The

This

ruthless temper flushing his ruddy

the two of them. “She’s just a pup,” I insist. “She doesn’t know what

I see Lila still glaring. Shame writhes in my belly, apparently even toddlers are braver than

lashing out with the

stars swirling in my vision. I don’t have any time to get my bearings before he’s grasping me by my shirt collar and dragging me back

of blood, I try to force down the sick rising in my esopha gus. Trying to steady my shaking hand, I lift the pen, and begin

Selene’s POV

when I

appears out of nowhere, as if conjured from

the city, listening to Odette and Diana replay