Pregnant And Rejected

Chapter 149 Defying the Doctor’s Orders

Selene’s POV

With every day that passes, the more worried I become that Bastien hasn’t called. I’m certain he’s alive. With our bond, I know I would feel it if he weren’t, no matter how far away he may be. Still, the continued radio silence is enough to make me fear any number of other tragedies. Is he hurt? Is he sick? Sitting in a dungeon somewhere?

Don’t jump to conclusions. Luna advises in a soothing tone. As far as we know, no news is good news.

I hate it when people say that. I reply silently, no news can be just as damning as bad news, especially when the person you’re worried about is literally facing death.

The worst part of all of this is that I know the others are worried too, but they aren’t telling me because they‘re worried I’ll fall to pieces.

I’m sick of being babied this way just because I’m pregnant. I mean, I know there are some things I probably don’t want to know, and I know I’m already under too much pressure and buckling beneath the weight of everything already on my shoulders, but shielding me from reality isn’t helping. Now I’m simply imagining a thousand horrible possibilities rather than coping with anything real.

“Mommy,” Lila begins, interrupting my thoughts.

“Yes lovey?” I prompt, pulling her into my lap.

“Will Daddy be home before da baby comes?” Apparently our minds were on the same wavelength. The sweet pup is looking up at me hopefully, expecting me to have all the answers even though I’m in the dark almost as much as she is.

“I hope so, angel.” I answer honestly. “I really do.”

“Can we call him?” She asks for the thousandth time. She’s asking less and less often, but she still asks far too frequently, and everytime she does my heart breaks a little more for all three of us.

“You know his phone isn’t working right now, Lila. We’ve talked about this, remember?” I explain gently.

“I tought it might be better by now.” She pouts, fiddling with the stuffed elephant in her tiny hands. After thinking for a moment, she looks back up at me hopefully, and I know what she’s going to ask before the words leave her mouth. “Can you come home t’day?”

Another question that breaks my heart, and one I hear way too often.

Sighing heavily, I begin, “I wish I could sw”

“Your wish has been granted.” Aiden announces out of nowhere, striding into the room as if he’s on a mission, “We‘re getting you out of here, Selene.”

in behind the beta, an odd look on his face. “Did Dr

quips matter-of-factly, “He did not. And that’s why we’re

understand.” I murmur, “What’s

Drake promises, looking down at my pup, “You hear that little bean

up and down in my lap and unfortunately making my stomach roil. Seeing the

men pack my bags and call for the nurse to remove my IV. She’s still

Aiden declares, his countenance so cold I’m taken aback. The beta is normally the friendliest of shifters, I can’ trecall ever seeing him

discussed this.” Dr Kane says to Drake, she’s not

Aiden says abruptly, turning to me, “Are

what’s happening, but knowing exactly

Thomas curtly. “She’s

ready are not the same thing.” Dr Kane

technically only recommendations.” Drake counters with

earth

her own volition.” Aiden finishes the Eros Alpha’s thought. And that’s exactly what she’s going to do. You can’t keep

Kane hedges, holding up his palms defensively. “but I must urge you to rethink this decision. Selene’s

Drake sighs, “But I assure you home is less stressful for her than the

finally listening to what I’ve been saying

the pack house.” Aiden claims, everything you have

care in an emergency!”

she gets too dehydrated and passes out, we just have to get fluids into her, not rush her to the

am begging you to reconsider.” Thomas says, somewhat

Aiden grumbles confrontationally. “some reason you’re determined to keep

don’t want to share my own guess with them, especially not with the man in the room. It’s a very awkward thing to imagine your obstetrician has a crush on you in the first place, let alone confront him with

my patient. That’s all.” Thomas

not.” Drake informs him

Kane asks,

your patient.” Drake announces, passing Lila back to me and moving to tower over

being so weird?”