C + L - Chapter 4

••• Colton’s POV •••

“Lucas, Lucas. She’s awake,” I grabbed my mate’s shoulders and shook them to wake him up.

I hadn't been able to sleep peacefully since the rogue she-wolf was sent to the infirmary. I had just woken up and mindlinked the guard I had placed outside her ward, and he said she was awake.

My mate groaned and turned his body to the other side.

“Lucas!” I smacked his shoulder with all my might.

“Colton,” he groaned again. “It’s still too early to wake up.”

I looked at the alarm clock on the bedside table and saw that it was only 5 am. He was right. It was still too early to wake up, but I couldn't wait to see the rogue she-wolf and hear what happened to her.

Lucas’ hand shot up and grabbed mine, tugging it suddenly, so I fell back into bed.

“Lucas!” I yelled at him.

His eyes flew open, and he sat up abruptly. He looked at me with worry and started to touch my belly.

“I’m sorry. Did I hurt you?” he asked apologetically.

I glared at him. If I didn't roll to my side when I fe