Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate novel Chapter 74

#Chapter 74 The Letter

Selene’s POV

This isn’t happening

It can’t be real.

I’m frozen in place, staring at Odette as if she’s a ghost. I must have misheard her. But if that’s the case, why does she look so distraught? Why are there tears in her eyes? And where is my pup?

| swing my gaze from her to Bastien, whose hands are locked in white-knuckled fists at his sides. He’s breathing heavily, his eyes glowing and fangs extended. My first reaction was disbelief. His – apparently – was fury.

Bastien’s gaze descends on me, and I feel my lower lip begin to tremble uncontrollably. It’s not real. I think desperately.

Luna is frantic, lashing out our heightened senses to every corner of the room in search of Lila and coming up empty. “What do you mean she was taken?” I choke, “How could that happen, weren’t you watch ing her?”

: “I’m so sorry, Selene.” Odette professes sincerely. “I turned my back for one moment and she was gone!”

What?!.can’t help blaming Odette a little when I realize Bastien is crossing the room towards me, a de termined look in his molten eyes. I back away from him, shaking my head in denial and trying to stay out of his reach even as his muscular arms extend towards me.

“No!” I insist, swatting at his hands. I don’t want to be cuddled. I don’t want to be comforted. I want my pup. “Don’t Bastien!”

He doesn’t listen, growling dominantly and dragging me into his embrace no matter how hard I fight.

Eventually my flailing limbs and defiant snarls give way to sobs. It isn’t real. I think again. She isn’t gone. My hands go from pushing my mate away to trying to climb completely into his arms. He lets me, lift ing me off the ground and rocking me gently back and forth.

Gentle, soothing purrs vibrate against my cheek and soft lips press to my hair. “Shhh little wolf.” Bastien croons. “We’ll find her.” He promises, an edge of steel in his deep voice, “You have my word – if it’s the last thing I do, I will bring her home.”

Sophie’s POV

I think I’ve made a terrible mistake.

It all made sense when Martin was spelling out the plan. He was so convincing. All I needed was a little leverage to hold against Selene in order to convince her to leave Drake, and her pup would certainly provide the motivation. It’s not even really a kidnapping – Lila knows me, and I have no intention of hurting her at all. I just want to talk with Selene, to make sure she isn’t a threat to me.

However the more time that passes, the more I start to imagine how Selene and Drake must be feeling now that the pup has disappeared, and Martin’s plan doesn’t seem so great after all. They must be out of their minds with worry, and I highly doubt they’ll be forgiving when the truth comes out.

What was I thinking? How could I be so foolish? Has my love for Drake really blinded me so much that I would steal an innocent child from her mother? That I would hold her hostage in exchange for staying away from the Alpha?

#Chapter 74 The Letter

I’ve always liked Selene. I’ve always liked Lila. I don’t want to cause them pain.

I’m not a mother and I cannot pretend to understand the bond between parent and pup, but I know enough to understand this is cruel and unreasonable.

Lila is playing happily in my living room, and again I feel a rush of abject guilt. Even if I believed in what I was doing – how stupid can I possibly have been to bring her to my home? Maybe if I reach out and pre tend it was an accident. I can say I found Lila wandering near the park and rescued her… but if that were the case I don’t know how I would explain bringing her home with me. It’s been hours, I think it’s safe to say the excuse ship has sailed.

Martin is hovering in the doorway watching me, a gruesome sneer on his face, “Having second thoughts sister?”

“This was a mistake.” I whisper, afraid of speaking any louder lest I set off his temper. ‘They’re going to hate me when they find out.”

Martin shakes his head, striding forward with a cold leer and taking my chin in his hand. “Are you ques tioning me, Sophie?” He growls.

“No!” I insist, shaking my head. I know what comes of questioning Martin – it’s never good.

“You better not be.” He hisses. “I want what’s best for you. I want you to have Drake. Don’t you?”

“Yes, but-”

“There are no buts!” Martin roars. “For once in your life just do what you’re told. I swear, I don’t know why you have to make things so difficult. You want the Alpha, I’m getting you the Alpha. Now stop sniveling and write the note!”