Pregnant And Rejected

Chapter 136 Drake Learns the Truth

Selene’s POV

“Maybe I should call him?” I suggest to Drake.

“Selene, Bastien will call when he can.” My friend replies, for what seems like the thousandth time. I can tell he’s getting tired of my constant fretting, but his frustration cannot ease my worries, no matter how guilty I feel. “You mustn’t allow yourself to become overtaxed. It’s not good for the baby.

Why is it that men always feel so confident in telling women what is or isn’t good for their children, when they would never be able to bear the toil of actually bringing one into the world themselves? I ask Luna.

Because they’ve convinced themselves they’re the stronger gender. My wolf replies, And it comforts them to think they have some control in these things.

Idiots. I mutter internally, letting my grumpiness take full control.

“If I can’t call him, then I at least have to find out whether or not our spies have any information.” I reason. “Aiden and Donavon must have some contacts in the Calypso pack, that’s how they found out about the Volana bounty in the first place.”

Drake glances around to make sure we’re alone. “Selene, I don’t mean to overstep, I know this is a sensitive topic. But I can’t help asking just one more time. Why does Blaise want you anyway?”

While Bastien may not have trusted the Eros Alpha with this most precious secret, my instincts tell me my friend can be trusted. He would never turn on me the way my mate fears. “If I tell you, you can never repeat this.” I caution, “Not even to Sophie.”

Drake frowns, already so enthralled by his beautiful mate that the idea of keeping anything from her seems terribly wrong. “Is it truly that delicate.”

“It is.” I confirm. “Not just for me, but Lila too.” I confide.

Drake thinks about it for a long moment, before he finally nods. “I want to help you Selene, I don’t think I can do that unless I know what’s going on, and…” I can almost read his thoughts, for all his comforting words, he’s already thinking as I am, that he might be all I have left if Bastien is lost.

“It’s alright.” I interrupt, “you don’t have to say it.”

Drake sighs, “I’m not trying

decide. “The truth is that Volana blood isn’t special simply because of the power it gives to bearers of the lineage.” I sigh, “The power it carries can also

Drake blinks, “Excuse me?”

heard me.” I

to drink your blood, it would make me immortal?” Drake

with a knife and a straw I will repel you

I wouldn’t do such a thing. I just don’t understand. I mean Volana’s

than any other wolf.” I admit, flopping back on the couch. “As far as I’m concerned, magic is magic, and I’m not meant to understand.” Remembering Garrick, I press on, “But I think my bloodline is the only reason why I survived the wolfsbane as long as I did. And I think it’s why I’ve been able

“And Bastien…?” Drake questions.

he married me. Because my blood was such a threat that I needed constant protection… That’s why I convinced myself he didn’t really want

to be with me.” Shaking my head, I realize just how far I let my insecurity and guilt mislead my poor mind. “I told myself I was a victim, and I convinced myself he saw me

you’ve got to start practicing your powers

with my mate play through my mind

it will harm the

Drake assesses, “But you went through a hell of a lot carrying Lila and everything still turned out fine. If you ask me, the stronger you are the better, and

I’ve been following ancient textbooks and trying my best to feel things out on

one.” Drake shrugs, as if this

done.” I laugh, “In case you hadn’t noticed, Volanas are an endangered species,

you? Power is power, you just need to find

I clarify, “You’re saying I just need to find a shaman

exclaimed, “It’s

bite, trying not to let the derision I feel seep into my tone and

count yourself out of the

me to take action and practice my skills for ages, but I’ve been holding myself back all this time under the pretense of not defying my mate and not

to know about it until