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.

I fight back, feeling increasingly tired of everyone treating me as though I’m made of glass. Honestly, the way people behaved you’d

not a miracle of life. “I’m getting stronger every

well be carrying Bastien’s heir.” Donovan interjects, “It’s not just about

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

“There’s no need.” He continues, trying a different tactic, “The letter says he’s coming

Elysium immediately or else. If I’m still here when he gets back,

Odette begins in a soothing tone,

she can finish her undoubtedly condescending remark. “But that doesn’t mean I’m wrong.” Spinning

Lila?” Drake inquires,

a deep breath, I look hopefully at Drake and Sophie, “I would ask you to take

hear what he’s saying. After a moment Sophie nods, and Drake looks up at me. “Of course, if this is happening we‘d be happy to take

his reach. People are 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 defend himself if I’m still around.

you tell the pack?

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

a bad idea.” Odette acknowledges. “No one would

build resistance to

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

this is because we’re not together.” | argue. “If we were his wolf would recognize me. He’d be able to feel that I truly am his mate and realize she was full

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,

to help him remember me, before she convinces him to do something

can’t go alone.” Donovan proclaims, “if you’re determined to

and Drake are both leaving, you and Aiden have to

Betas glance at one another nervously, “Odette, please don’t take this the wrong way,” Aiden broaches, “but you’re not exactly a