Pregnant And Rejected

Chapter 126 Get Out of the House

Bastien’s POV

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 wrong?” 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.”

pause extends between us before my mate answers, and I hate the fear

little wolf. You have to get to a safe location as

inquires,

“I’m not even in the Calypso territory yet. It seems we were right about my uncle’s family being involved in

know that I survived yet, but he knows all the secret tunnels into the

“What?” Selene squeaks.

the hidden passages. It’s how he killed my father. I can’t believe we didn’t see

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

Go tell them what’s going on get Lila and Mom out of the house, and then call me once you’re safe.” I

“Are you okay,

promise. And I will be as long as you and the pups are safe. Now go, baby. We’ll

Selene breathes, “I love

Selene,” I profess, “And I love you, Lila!” I call

with more joy and relief than I imagined possible five minutes

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

drive high into the mountains to a secluded cliffside and wait for Selene to call

mind, followed closely by the tragedies that could still befall us. Did my cousin threaten Selene to torment me, or because he truly wants her for himself? What are his plans

was a fool for leaving, it was too soon. They’ll be okay. Axel insists.

we supposed to deal with him from another

keep the family safe, Drake can come sooner

Selene can go back to practicing her

the baby?

be fine. My wolf says

you be

simply am. He

not all of my wolf’s advice is overconfident optimism. He did make a few good points. Following his train of thought. I dial Drake and hope Selene won’t call

growl, “You better have a damn good reason for calling this

the background I can hear the soft 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 truly hate to interrupt your

quiet, and Drake’s voice shifts from annoyed to concerned. “What

the situation. “The

from his mate. “Under the circumstances I won’t risk bringing Sophie with me, but yes, I can be there

wishing I could express the depth of my gratitude. “You’re a

“Do you have any idea what I’m walking