Pregnant And Rejected

Chapter 163

Selene Convinces the Betas Selene

Every mouth in the room is gaping wide open in shock. From the looks on their faces, you would have thought I’d announced I was planning a ritual human sacrifice, rather than proposing a trip across the continent. When they finally regain their senses everyone begins speaking at once, half shouting objections and already trying to talk me out of it. In truth can’t really decipher one person’s words from another’s, but I certainly hear Aiden when he thunders: “Are you out of your mind?”

“No, I’m very much in my mind, thank you.” I retort, trying to stay calm amidst all the upset. The last thing I need is to have an anxiety attack from so many people yelling. That would hardly convince them I’m up for the journey.

“Selene, you can’t go to Tartarus.” Drake insists in a much more reasonable tone than either of Bastien’s Betas. “Blaise is hunting Volanas. One look at you and you’ll be done for.”

“We can disguise her eyes.” Helene announces, though I have no idea how we’d accomplish such a thing. When I went to Asphodell attempted to use color contacts but it was no use. The magic of my eyes shone through the artificial lenses as if they weren’t even

there.

“No.” Donovan chimes in, “It’s out of the question. Bastien would have our heads on a platter.”

“Bastien doesn’t even know his own name right now.” I remind them. “If I was in his place, he’d move mountains to help me. I can’t just stand by and let this happen.”

“That’s different.” Drake sighs.

“Why?” I demand. “Why is it any different for me? Because I’m a woman? In case you’ve forgotten, I have powers none of you possess.”

“No.” Donovan sighs, gesturing to the soft swell of my stomach. “Because you’re a breeding mother.”

“So what, I’m weak?” I challenge. “I’m incapable of helping my mate?” “Selene you can barely go a week without being hospitalized!” Aiden exclaims.

as though I’m made of glass. Honestly,

a miracle of

that you may very well be carrying Bastien’s heir.” Donovan interjects, “It’s not just about your strength, but the

safety isn’t my highest priority.” I snarl, every ounce of maternal instinct I possess rearing up protectively. “None of you could ever care as much as I do about this baby. If I’m willing to go, it’s because I feel it’s worth

no need.” He continues, trying a different tactic,

time he does, it will be too late.” I cry, “You read it as well as I did leave Elysium immediately or else. If I’m still here when he gets back, there’s no telling what he’ll

Odette begins in a soothing tone, “you’re

condescending remark. “But that doesn’t mean I’m wrong.” Spinning around to

about Lila?” Drake inquires, “What about

Sophie, “I would ask you to take Lila to Asphodel for a while. Just

After a moment Sophie nods, and Drake looks up at me. “Of course, if

Frederic, well it’s probably better if I’m out of his reach. People are already looking into his background, it won’t be much longer before the truth is exposed. He’ll

grimly. “What would you tell the pack?

I’m on bedrest.” I supply simply, “Or that I went to a treatment facility outside of the territory because I didn’t trust Elysian

idea.” Odette acknowledges. “No one would fault

build resistance

grouses, glances back and forth between us. “Let’s say we agree.” He suggests, “Let’s say you go to Tartarus and find Bastien and Arabella. What happens then? What are you going to do? How are you going

wolf would recognize me. He’d be

clearly convinced him that you tricked him into loving you. Being near you will make it harder

reason I have to go.” I insist. “I have to help him remember me, before she convinces him to

go alone.” Donovan proclaims, “if you’re determined to do this, we’re going with

Odette shoots him down immediately. “We can’t all go. We already made that mistake once. If Selene and Drake are both leaving, you and Aiden have to stay to

the wrong