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.

increasingly tired of everyone treating me as though I’m made of glass. Honestly, the way

a miracle of life. “I’m

be carrying Bastien’s heir.” Donovan interjects, “It’s not just about your strength, but the risk

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

He

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,

Spinning around to look at them all in turn,

Lila?” Drake

breath, I look hopefully at Drake and Sophie, “I would ask you to take Lila to Asphodel for a while. Just until we’re

and murmurs something in her ear, so low I can’t even hear what he’s saying. After a moment Sophie nods, and Drake looks up at

already looking into his background, it won’t be much longer before the truth is exposed. He’ll keep trying to use me as a prop to

asserts grimly. “What would you tell the pack? How can we possibly explain your

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

not a bad idea.” Odette acknowledges. “No one would fault her

resistance

suggests, “Let’s say you go to Tartarus and find Bastien and Arabella.

we were his wolf would recognize me. He’d be able to feel that I truly am his mate and realize she was full

my surprise, it’s not the Betas or Drake who contradict me, but Helene. “I’m afraid it’s not that simple.” She announces. “The letter acknowledges that you may be his mate, but she’s clearly convinced him that you tricked him into loving you. Being near you will make it harder for her certainly, but he doesn’t remember

have to

is happening you can’t go alone.” Donovan proclaims, “if you’re

made that mistake once. If Selene and Drake are both leaving, you and Aiden

this the wrong way,” Aiden broaches, “but you’re not exactly a spring