I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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Something about how Aiden is acting and not looking at me is ticking me off .

I know that he isn’t happy about the kid might being Regan’s , but what am I suppose to do ?

I sit on the chair in the kitchen , fiddling with my thumbs as Rosie sits right next to me , going on about how rude Aiden was when he came down stairs and then Stefan left with him , she’s explaining that how important it is to her that Stefan stands up for her , but with everything going on , it’s like the information is coming through one ear and leaving the other .

I get what she means , but it’s not something that will keep me up at night .

I hear the front door open and shut , my head turning to the side and I see both of the men coming into the kitchen with blank expressions .

Aiden squeezes my shoulder before walking past me , “So I was thinking that maybe we can make burgers ?” He shrugs and my eyes are glued to the table beneath my hands , “Sure .” I shrug .

The intensity in the room just keeps on growing , or it’s me imagining things .

“I’ll help .” Rosie stands and Stefan doesn’t stop her , but I know if I tried to help , I’d be out on the counter top like a trophy to look at .

“Aren’t you going to help ?” Rosie asks and before I could say anything , Aiden jumps to the answer first , “No , she needs rest .” He deadpans , his tone leaving no room for arguments .

My gaze lifts to my best friend and I raise my brows at her before continuing to fidget with my fingers .noveldrama

“Why does she need to rest ?” Rosie abruptly asks and my eyes have never flicked to Aiden that fast .

“Because she passed out .” He explains , “But she took a nap already .” Rosie argues and I feel like kissing my best friend right now .

Now I get what she meant earlier that it’s important for Stefan to stand up for her , because it feels good , it feels empowering to know that you aren’t alone .

“I guess if she feels up to it then it’s fine , but it’s best to stay off her feet .” He shrugs and I roll my eyes , “So what am I then ? A Luna or just a trophy ?” I shrug , c*****g my head at him and his eyes widen as he stares at me with a shocked expression .

“Of course you’re my Luna .” He shakes his head and Stefan is awkwardly standing in the fridge with the crumbed chicken patties in his hands , “Then why can’t I help ?” I ask , my shoulder raising as my body tenses .

Every fibre of my body just wants to do something , but Aiden doesn’t want me to .

“All I’m saying is that you’re planning that party and I can cook , I don’t see why you need to . You both actually , because you worked for most of your life and I just wanted to give you a little vacation .” He shrugs and I don’t know how I can explain to him how weird it feels to do so much every single day that when I don’t do something , it’s like a bomb in my mind .

“We get that , but we’re wired to do something , everything actually , all day every day .” Rosie chips in and I just stare at Aiden until he sighs , giving up .

“Alright , I’m sorry . I was just trying to do something nice .” He turns and grabs frozen buns out of the fridge .

I stand and round the counter , helping Rosie cut the tomatoes , lettuce , cheese and everything else as the two men fry the patties and toast the buns .

We all ate while watching a stupid show about a wizard before we cleaned up and we head back to bed .

I wouldn’t admit it , but doing everything after eating so much is kind of exhausting .

It’s like my stomach just wants to drag me to bed and tangle me in the duvet so I can’t get out .

After I roll into bed , I immediately fall asleep as my head hits the pillow .

Glancing down at my big stomach , feeling the little butterfly kicks , I can’t help but feel pure joy towards my baby boy . He sometimes have a strong kick , but when it’s so little like this , it warms my heart .

“Hello love .” Two strong arms wrap around me , tingling sensations running down my arms and spine .

“Hi .” I beam , feeling love and care .

“I’m so happy you chose me .” Aiden’s voice sounds a little bit different , but I don’t lay much attention to it as I lay back into his embrace .

“Me too .” I sigh in relief , calmness taking over my heart .

“What are you doing Eleia ?” Aiden’s normal voice rings through my ears in a heartbroken tone and when I lift my gaze , he’ standing with red eyes in front of me , his hostile glare boring down into my eyes .

“Aiden ?” I frown in confusion , sitting up right and I turn to look behind me , finding Regan holding onto my bump , smiling at me with a devilish grin .

“You’re mine , remember ?” Regan’s haunting voice makes my heart rate spike , “No !” I shriek , turning back to look in front of me , finding Aiden walk away , leaving me in the hands of this monster .

“Let go !” I elbow Regan in the ribs , making him grunt as his hands fall off me and I stand up , feeling like I’m carrying a bulldozer in my stomach as I try to run after Aiden .

“Aiden wait !” I scream at the top of my lungs as tears run down my cheeks .

I need my mate , I need Aiden .

“You can’t take my child away from me slut !” Regan growls behind me and the floor beneath me opens , swallowing me whole .

I fall into the abyss , screaming as I beg for someone to save my child .

Two strong arms catch me and when I open my eyes , Aiden is staring at me with a loving smile .

My mate caught me , he still loves me .

I sigh in relief , my hand falling onto my stomach and my eyes dart to where my bump should be , my stomach flat .

Where’s my baby ?

“Aiden .” My bottom l*p trembles in fear and he puts me down , his arm swinging over my shoulder .

“It’s okay , it’s his heir .” He mutters , placing a soft k**s on my temple .

“What ?” I stomp away from him , his concerned filled eyes making me want to cry .

“Where’s our baby ?” I yell , my words echoing around me .

“It’s not our baby Eleia , it’ Regan’s .” His eyes narrow .

I spin around , finding Regan walking away with his arms cradling a baby , my baby .

“Regan !” I roar out of anger , the floor shaking beneath me .

I try to run to him , to get my child , but two large hands grab me , holding me back .

“Eleia , let it go . That is not our child , we will have our own some day .” Aiden’s soothing words does nothing to heal my breaking heart .

“No , he’s mine ! That’s my baby !” I sob , my head shaking frantically .

“No , it’s not .” His tone is cold and emotionless .

I turn to face him , his face expressionless , his eyes cold .

“That is his child , that child does not belong in my pack .” He seethes .

“This is our pack , it’s mine too and that is my child !” I yell in his face , turning to find nothing .

Regan is gone , my child is gone , my heart is gone .

I fall to my knees , crying .

“Eleia !” A loud roar has me sitting up right as I shake , sweat coating my skin as Aiden’s ocean orbs stare down at me , “Calm down .” His hands cup my cheek and my eyes flick down to my stomach as my hands feel a flat tummy .

“My baby , where’s my baby ?” I yell out of anger and he frowns at me in confusion , “In your tummy ,still growing , calm down . It was just a nightmare .” He runs his thumb over my cheek repeatedly .

“No , Regan , he has my child , you …you let him take my child !” I slap his hand away , glaring at him with hatred .

“Eleia , it was a nightmare , you haven’t even started showing yet !” He yells back and I glance down , placing my hand against my stomach .

Right , I didn’t have my baby yet… I didn’t give birth yet.. I just found out .

My hands grab the sides of my head , “I’m sorry .” I mutter as I look down at the duvet .

“It’s okay , it felt real , it’s normal .” He talks me down as my breathing decreases , his hand rubbing circles on my back .

It’ still dark out , but it could be morning , it could be day time .

“Relax , let’s go take a shower and then I’ll go make some hot chocolate for us , alright ?” He smiles and I nod before he helps me out of the bed and towards the bathroom .