Lucia’s POV
I can’t believe they sent rogues to kidnap me. They were going to sell me. Why would they want me now? How did they even find out about my baby? Someone here had to tell them. Am I not safe here anymore? My mind starts to race. I can feel the panic attack coming. My thoughts feel like a weighted blanket covering me. Before I start to spiral, I link Trevor. Talking to him usually helps keep me calm. I have been able to avoid having any panic attacks since we have been together.
“Lucia? Lucia baby what’s wrong?”
He continues to call my name, but I can’t catch my breath to answer.
“Lucia? Lucia, I am on my way. I am going to keep talking. Baby, I know you are scared that Dark Hollow sent people here for you, but you don’t have to worry, you are safe. They were nowhere near getting you today, and they never will. That sad excuse for a wolf will never touch my mate and son and live to talk about it” he says
At this point, I hear him coming into the house and looking for me. I am in my room kneeling on the floor. He enters the room and wraps me in his arms. I know it’s only been about a week since we met and started building our relationship, but he is everything. He has proven himself to me on so many levels. He has made things simple. I can rely on him.
“Just breathe baby. No matter what you are thinking, we can handle it. I know you had a rough day, but we will figure it out” he says while putting a brown bag against my mouth
“Breath in and out. No rush. Take your time” he says
I feel my heart rate slowing down, and my breathing is not as labored. I just sit in his lap until everything is back to normal.
“Now what has you all fired up?” he asks
“Dark Hollow came here to take me and my baby? They were going to sell me, so why would they care about me now? I think someone here told them about me” I cry
“Okay, yes, we think it was Dark Hollow. We do agree someone told them about you because there is no other way you were a random topic of interest. We will be working on finding the traitor. We have concluded that they want the baby. If they feel it is an heir, they will want to raise it. But as I said before, no one is touching my mate and/or son. Now we have talked about all your concerns. What is the solution?” he asks
“I don’t know because I can’t go back there Trevor” I cry
“So, Alpha Derrick and Thane are already working on a plan to find the mole. I can’t explain the thought process of the men at Dark Hollow because they are psychotic. I don’t know how they want to sell you one day then kidnap you the next. I do know I am not comfortable with you staying here by yourself. I understand why this worked at the beginning, but it is not safe for you now. The baby will be coming soon, and you both need a safe place. I think you should move in with me and Camilla”
“We are supposed to be taking it slow Trevor”
“We can get a bed and put it in the baby's room until you’re ready. Then you can move to my room. And even then, we can still take things slow. At least this way, I know you are safe. I have already told Alpha Xander I can’t be a part of the elite team anymore. I have applied for a lead warrior job here. I have an interview with Alpha Derrick tomorrow. I can take care of you. I can help keep you safe, financially provide for you, be there for you mentally and emotionally. And when you are ready, I will be there for you physically” he said, staring at me in my eyes, stroking my cheek and his thumb skimmed by lips
“Okay” I say in a breathy response. Turned on by his stare and touch
“Good, now get yourself together. Pack a bag, and we’ll pick up Camilla on our way home” he says leaning down to me and placing a simple chaste kiss on my lips
"We will come back once you have calmed down and are ready and clean out the cottage and move everything to my cottage" he says