Alicia’s POV
Caspian almost ordered me to stay in the car as we pulled up outside the packhouse and I rolled my eyes. He had never opened a door for me before! He always left it for one of the guards near the door, but I obliged him this one time. As our hands touched, I felt the pull of the mate bond and for a split-second, I wished I could stay. “OW!” A sharp pain stung between two of my lower ribs and I bent forward slightly. Was that the baby kicking?
“Hey!” Caspian picked me up in a heartbeat. “Are you okay?” His eyes were filled with concern and I wished I could just allow myself to melt into his arms.
“Yeah, I’m fine. You can put me down. I probably just ate too much.” I felt my cheeks turn bright red as he slowly put me down and the friction between our bodies sent a shiver up m
