Page 31 of Rejected and Pregnant By the Alpha King

Slowly shuffling to the bathroom again, I brace myself for whatever is on it.

It can’t be true. I’m not pregnant.

Wouldn’t my wolf have known by now and told me?

With shaky hands, I pick up the test and read it.

13

Raine

Positive.

I drop it into the sink out of pure shock.

Oh gods.

I’m pregnant.

I’m actually…?

My wolf rumbles, pleased at the news. But of course she is. This pup will be living proof of mine and Aiden’s bond—our union together. What better way to celebrate the beginning of a mating bond than with a child?

“What does it say?” Delilah’s voice comes over my shoulder.

“I-I’m…”

She squeezes past me to look into the sink, gasping at the test. “Oh my gods! Raine!”

Her arms come around me instantly, hugging me tight while she bounces a little.

“Congratulations!”

I wish I could be happy too, but all I’m worrying about now is what’s going to happen in my future. Will Aiden be upset? Happy? Will his pack welcome me and his unborn child without hassle? Or will I get some pushback, randomly appearing out of what feels like thin air?

My eyes begin to water, fear taking over.

What will Daniel do?

He’ll want to see me soon just to make sure I’m still alive and breathing. If Aiden doesn’t come to claim me by then, I’m screwed.

Delilah must smell my tears because she’s pulling back from our hug to look at me. “What’s wrong? You’re not happy? Oh, Raine. This is a blessing. I’m sure your mate will be elated that you’re growing his pup. That’s every male’s dream, you know.”

That is true. Any male worth their salt would be enamored with the idea of their mate being swollen with their pup: visible proof of a job well done.

But my situation is much more complicated than that.

“My mate.” I gasp out a breath, trying to hold back a sob. “He’s…”

“What, Raine? Write to him and tell him. I bet he’ll come claim you then.”

I shake my head, a few tears falling. “It’s Aiden.”

Her brows knit together. “The alpha king? What about—? Oh, you’re worried your mate won’t get approval. Listen, if he’s a male worthy of you, he’ll fight tooth and nail against his alpha to bring you home.”

“No.” I wipe at my eyes, frustrated that I can’t just get the words out like I want to. “It’sAiden.”

She stares at me for a long moment. “I’m confused.”

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