Pregnant And Rejected

Chapter 117 Travel Plans

Selene’s POV

Bastien is watching me when I wake up. Propped on his elbow and tracing patterns across my bare belly with a goofy grin on his face. Shivering in the cool morning air, and less than amused to have my covers stolen from me, I roll towards my mate, “Bastien I’m cold.” I whine.

“I’m sorry little wolf,” He chuckles, snuggling me close, “I couldn’t help myself.” “You know it’s very creepy to watch someone sleep.” I grumble sleepily.

“I’m the Alpha, I can do whatever I want.” He counters smugly,”even if it’s creepy.”

Breathing in his familiar scent, I try to calm my stomach. Suddenly my late night snack is seeming like a very bad mistake. My insides are roiling with sour acid, and I can feel my gorge rising in my throat. For a moment, I think I might be able to ease the sickness, but I quickly realize it is not hope. Rolling out of Bastien’s arms, I dart for the bathroom, my hand clasped over my mouth.

I can hear Bastien following on my heel, and though I try to close the door behind me, he forces his way through anyway. Slamming the toilet seat up and miserably emptying my stomach into the porcelain bowl, I drop to my knees on the cold tiles. My mate’s large, warm hands pull my hair back from my face and rub up and down my back. Bastien makes soothing, sympathetic noises, and as much as I appreciate his affection, I can’t help but think he’s going to have to get used to this.

Closing the lid and resting my forehead on my arm, I glance up at the concerned wolf, “This is nothing.” I moan. “Just wait.”

“Poor baby.” Bastien croons, stroking my hair. “Is there anything I can do to help?”

“Just keep doing that.” I murmur pitifully.

“We need to get you in to see a doctor.” He muses, surely they can prescribe you something.”

I nod, “I’ll make an appointment.”

In the distance I hear Lila calling me, and Bastien’s lips graze my temple, “I’ll go.” He assures me, “Do you think you can stomach any breakfast?”

I can answer, another wave of nausea rolls over me, and my

finally make it out into the living room, Lila is helping Bastien make pancakes. She’s sitting on the counter next to the bowl, stirring while he pours flour into the mix. I move towards her, but the moment the

squirming on the marble surface like she wants to get down but can’t figure out how. Wiping his hands, Bastien lifts her down, and Lila runs

sorry, angel.” I hum, kissing her sweet-smelling head. “Mommy’s tummy

He announces, pushing through the door without knocking. The beta turns to face Lila

sounds from the kitchen, and in the blink of an eye Bastien is in front of us. His claws are extended and his fangs bared, eyes aglow with rage as he glares at his

palms raise, and though surprised, he doesn’t seem alarmed. “Easy brother, I’m not

in deep breaths like a wild beast, Aiden glances at me and scents the air, sudden understanding washing over his features.

Lila pipes up, reading her father’s threatening

wolf is just a little on edge.” Aiden explains in a low, even tone,

to me, swirling with savage ire. “We’re safe.” Slowly the

back to his second in command, Bastien sighs, “I’m sorry Aiden, I don’t know what came

Aiden laughs, tentatively stepping forward to give his friend a hug, “It seems

far more lighthearted now, “Thank you. We’re very

Lila chirps curiously, obviously feeling left out

to attempt such close proximity. Instead he turns to my pup, “excited that your Mommy bought a new cafe!” He lies

to Lila yet. “But we ready knew dat.” Lila exclaims, as if we’ve all

Aiden didn’t.” I correct her warmly. “This is the first time

pup with me, I push Lila into Bastien’s arms, forcing him to calm down further. Before I can think of moving away, he snakes his free arm

twists up into a grimace as he peers towards the kitchen. “I think

Bastien’s POV

know you’ll have to go now.” Aiden says grimly once we’re alone in my

ever to deal with these threats. At the same time, I can’t stomach the idea of leaving Selene when she’s so vulnerable. “I can’t leave my pregnant mate alone, especially not when we still have enemies here.” I’ve already filled my Betas in about my mom seeing Odile, and Donavon