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.”

pregnant pause extends between us before my mate answers, and I

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

on?” Selene inquires, more

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

won’t know that I survived yet, but he knows all

“What?” Selene squeaks.

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

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

emergency. Go tell them what’s going on get Lila and

“Are you okay,

will be as long as you and the pups are

Selene breathes, “I love

I love you, Lila!” I call into the receiver, loudly enough for the

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

form when the rogues attacked, I use a bottle of water and one of the towels I packed to

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

thoughts quiet, all the terrible possibilities of what might have happened 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 wants her for himself? What are his plans for Lila?

was a fool for leaving, it was too soon. They’ll be okay. Axel insists. Blaise is still the bigger threat. We can deal

I demand, How are we supposed to

Donavon will keep the family safe, Drake can come sooner than we

go back

the baby? I

fine. My wolf says

can you be

am.

He did make a few good points. Following

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

of a she-wolf in heat, and I have a good idea about why the other Alpha is greeting me with

shifts from annoyed to concerned.

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

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

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

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