Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

#Chapter 126 – Get Out of the House

Bastien

The dial tone drags on and on, and my heart sinks deeper into my stomach with every moment that passes. Pick up, pick up, pick up ! :

Finally the line clicks open, only it isn’t Selene’s voice which answers. “Mommy’s phone!” Lila chirps happily.

“Lila?” My eyes fall shut as I revel in the sound of her sweet little voice. She’s safe. I tell myself firmly, if nothing else, I know my pup is safe.

“Daddy!” She squeals in excitement. “Is that you?”

“Hello angel.” I greet her warmly.

“Daddy, I miss you so much!” She exclaims.

“I miss you too, little one.” I reply earnestly, wishing I could see her lovely face, but knowing a video call is impossible when my own appearance is so disturbing at the moment. “I desperately want to talk to you, but I need to speak to Mommy first.” I explain,”Is she there?”

“She’s in da kitchen with Gamma.” Lila explains, sounding a bit disappointed not to have my full attention.

“Okay sweetheart can you put her on the phone?” I press, trying to keep my tone light even though Axel is going crazy with worry inside me.

“Daddy is something wong?” She questions,

Before I can reply, I hear my mate’s voice in the background, and thank the Goddess for the beautiful sound, even distant as it is.

“Who are you talking to, Lila Bean?”

“It’s Daddy.” Lila peeps happily.

A few odd muffles travel through the line, but a moment later Selene’s voice sounds in my ear, strong and sure. “Bastien?”

Relief washes over me in a tidal wave. I know from her relaxed tone that all is well, but still I have to ask, “Baby, are you okay?”

“Of course, we’re just fine.” She answers, a flicker of unease entering her lyrical tone, “why, what’s wrong?

“You need to get out of the house, right now.” I advise her sternly, “All of you.”

A pregnant pause extends between us before my mate answers, and I hate the fear in her voice. “Bastien, you’re scaring me.” She murmurs.

“Good.” I reply gruffly, “This is serious, little wolf. You have to get to a safe location as soon as you can.”

inquires, more demanding this

kill me.” I admit reluctantly. “I’m not even in the Calypso territory yet. It seems we were right about my uncle’s family being involved in all our troubles. My cousin Frederic sent a team of hired

survived yet, but he knows all the secret tunnels into the

“What?” Selene squeaks.

family.” I explain grimly, “He knows the hidden passages. It’s how he killed my father. I can’t believe we didn’t see this

shakily. “How do we, where are we supposed to go, Bastien? Where will

Donovan have plans in place for this kind of emergency. Go tell them what’s going on get Lila and Mom out of

agrees. “Are

are you injured?”

be as long as you

breathes, “I love

I love you, Lila!” I call into the receiver, loudly enough for the pint-sized pup

you too Daddy!” She calls back, filling my heart with more

head long after we’ve hung up. Thankful that I was in wolf form when the rogues attacked, I use a bottle of water and one

Get Out of

border, I drive high into the mountains to a secluded cliffside and wait for Selene to

are still racing through my mind, followed closely by the tragedies that could still befall us. Did my cousin threaten Selene to torment me, or because he truly

okay. Axel insists. Blaise is still the bigger

How are we supposed to deal with him

Donavon will keep the family safe, Drake can

back

about the baby?

fine.

can you be sure? I

am. He replies

He did make a few good points. Following his train of thought.

on the

familiar voice answers in a low growl, “You better have

moans of a she-wolf in heat, and I have a good idea about why the other Alpha is greeting me with such hostility. “I’m sorry.” I say sincerely, “I

quiet, and Drake’s voice shifts from annoyed

events, I pray the man will agree about the urgency of the situation. “The timing isn’t ideal, but I have to

is retreating from his mate. “Under the circumstances I won’t risk bringing Sophie with

could express the depth of my gratitude. “You’re a lifesaver. Truly, I can’t thank you

He drawls, “Do you have any idea what I’m walking away

.

I adopt a sympathetic tone, “Better than anyone.” He laughs, and I suggest, * If I were you I’d make the most