C + L - Chapter 8

••• Lucas’ POV •••

“Lucas, please be careful,” my mate told me as I opened my car door to go to the Night Shade Pack.

I released my hold on the car door and turned around to take my mate into my arms. “Don't worry, I will, my love.”

He blushed when he heard me calling him my love. I seldom used that kind of words, but today I felt like doing so to make him feel at ease.

I kissed his forehead, lips, and finally, his huge, bulging pregnant belly.

“I’ll be back in no time. The Beta and Gamma couples will stay with you. If you feel uncomfortable, just let them know, alright?” I traced his cheek and jawline with my finger.

I was actually nervous to leave him alone with just the Gamma couples. Even though there were still two weeks until his due date, I was afraid something would happen, and he would deliver our pups without me by his side.

But no matter how nervous and reluctant I was to leave him, I had to do it. This matter was important to my mate, and I had to save those enslaved rogue