Page 80 of His Treasured Mate

“Well, yeah, but it doesn't really work that way.”

“It doesn't?”

“Nah. I guess you could say Mother Nature takes care of it all. I felt bits and pieces here and there, but far more muted. I didn't even realize she was in labor at first.”

“You didn't?”

“Nope. Maybe with Jason. We were far more in tune with each other by then. But with Zander someone had to actually come and tell me. I realize in hindsight that I did feel something, but no, I didn't go through the pain of labor with her. I guess God knows men really aren't cut out to endure that level of pain.”

“Oh, thank God.”

“Why? What's going on?”

“I think Lily may be in labor.”

“Already? Isn't it too soon.”

“Yes, it is. Tell everyone to pray and send positive vibes just in case, but it sure looked like her water broke while she was fixing dinner. Sam's checking on her now, but I had to know first.”

“Thomas, have you sealed your bond with Lily?”

“I think so. All the signs are there.”

“When?”

I smirked into the phone even though he couldn't see me.

“Last weekend at your place.”

“What? Why didn't you say anything?”

“I don't think either of us wanted to take away from the weekend and family time. And then the whole Oscar incident.”

“What Oscar incident?”

“Shit! They didn't tell you?”

“Tell me what?”

“You really need to talk to Liam and Maddie about that. Sorry, but it is not my place. Let's just say I've never seen Lily so mad at either of them before.”

“Unless you need anything else, I'm going to let you go and be with your mate and I'm going to call my brother and find out what the hell you're talking about.”

I cringed. “Let him know I wasn't trying to rat him out. I genuinely thought you knew.”

“Keep us updated on Lily, okay?”

“Yeah, don't sound the alarm just yet. I'm waiting to hear what Sam says first. You know how the family can be in situations like this. No need for a false alarm.”

“But you don't think it is. I can hear it in your voice.”

“No, I don't, but she's seven weeks early, Kyle.”

“You're both in our prayers.”

“Thanks.”

I disconnected and walked back to the bedroom.