From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91

labor. I can feel it through our bond. It’s happening right now.”

I froze, understanding immediately. The mate bond between wolves

allowed partners to sense each other’s strongest emotions and

physical states. If James could feel Olivia’s labor pains from this

distance…

“How long?” I asked, already helping him to his feet.

“Started about twenty minutes ago. It’s… intense.” His face contorted, experiencing an echo of his mate’s pain.

“Ryan,” I called out, “take over here. Full perimeter sweep, then fall back to secondary positions. James and I are heading back now.”

I supported James as we hurried through the forest toward my truck. His breathing was labored, but his mind was clearly elsewhere–with

Olivia.

As I drove us back to the community center, I kept one eye on James and one on the road. “The medical team should be able to handle it,” I reassured him, pressing harder on the accelerator.

James shook his head. “They’re still dealing with casualties from the attack. That’s why we were short–handed today.” His knuckles whitened as he gripped the dashboard. “Olivia’s alone, Matthew.”

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“But at least your pack wouldn’t be in the crossfire,” she argued, tears