#Chapter 20 Bastien And Arabella Buy Rings

Selene’s POV Drake sits across from me, appearing surprised but sympathetic as he processes my revelation. “Bastien doesn’t know?” He asks. “No.” I confirm simply, “And he’s not going to find out.” I rub the back of my neck, “Our situation has always been complicated, but Bastien is a good man. If he found out the truth he would never go through with the rejection, and I won’t have him stay with me out of pity or obligation.” “For what it’s worth,” Drake offers kindly, “I think he’s a fool for wanting to reject you at all.” “Then you’re one of the few.” I reply honestly. He frowns, “Is the baby the reason you’re leaving?” “It’s the reason I realized I had to go,” I confess, “But in all honesty I don’t think I could have stayed either way. I don’t want to watch Bastien marry someone else.” Hot tears burn my eyes, “And I’m sick of being the pack side show. I need a fresh start, someplace where nobody knows me. Where my baby and I can be safe.” Drake squ