Chapter seventy three
"I have to go now, I need to tell Laura what has happened.'' Drew said.
Killian nodded, wishing him all the luck he needed. Drew smiled, heading out of the private club. He desperately wished Laura took the news well and hoped that she wasn't angry with him for keeping it away from her.
Drew pulled into his driveway, putting the car to a stop. He got out as he made her a way towards the mansion. There was so much he was thankful for, right from his mate to his business and even down to the protection he got from the moon goddess, indeed there was so much to be thankful for.
"Honey, I'm home.'' Drew called.
He placed his car keys on a nearby table, shrugging off his jacket that seemed to become so hot as soon as he stepped into the house.
"Hey darling, welcome back.'' Laura said.
She walked towards him dressed in a simple gown over a flat plaide slippers that wrapped around her feet. Drew once again couldn't believe how lucky he was to call her his mate.
"How have you been?" Drew asked.
He gripped her by the waist, planting a light kiss on her lips as he led her towards the double couch that sat at a corner of the room. He wanted to take this further but they needed to talk and clear all their secrets, that was the only way they could move forward.
"Laura, we need to talk.'' Drew said, quietly
Already, he could feel something unsettling within him that didn't quite sit well with him. He knew the battle with Jed was imminent and any moment from now, the city would be thrown into chaos.
"I need to talk to you about something too but you go first.'' Laura smiled.
"No darling, you can go ahead. Ladies first.'' Drew chuckled.
"I'm pregnant.'' Laura said
For several minutes, Drew remained quiet as he thought about what she had just said. The full implication of that meant that he would soon become a father and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry for joy.
"You're... Pregnant?'' Drew stuttered.
He couldn't believe it was true. All his life especially since he was young, he had always wanted to be a father and now his dreams were coming to reality.
"Yes, I'm pregnant Drew.'' Laura giggled.
Drew swept her off her feet, giving her a slow kiss as he poured all his love and attention into that kiss. He couldn't explain how greatful he was for this priceless gift and he simply settled for that kiss.
"Thank you Laura, you really don't know how much this means to me.'' Drew said.
"Thank you too, for making me a mother. It's all I could ever ask for.'' she smiled.
"We'll celebrate properly later but I have to tell you what's going on.'' Drew said.
There was a look of fear and confusion in her eyes and Drew hated to think that he had indirectly set it there.
"It's about Alpha Jed and his son. They're in the city.'' Drew said.
"What the hell are they doing here?'' Laura thundered.
Drew could see the fear on her face which was very visible and he was somewhat glad about it because it was much better than the withdrawal he was expecting.
"As of now, all we know is that they are planning a massive attack on the city and right now Killian and Jack are evacuating the people to a safe place.'' Drew said.
"Oh my gosh! Does this have to do with Jed too?" Laura asked.
"Yes, Jed and his entire pack are working hand in hand with them and also another man whom we thought was dead but is very much alive.'' Drew said.
"This is terrible. Darling, we have to get out as fast as possible.'' Laura said.
"You'll be going on to safety soon. I just wanted to give you this news before you go.'' Drew sighed.
"Me? What about you?" Laura said.
"No, I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here and fight, it's my duty as the Alpha.''
"Then I'm staying with you as the Delta.'' Laura huffed.
"No, you can't. You're pregnant and the safety of our child is all that matters. I don't know what I'll do if something ever happens to you and our unborn child.'' Drew said.
Laura sighed, wringing her hands together and Drew knew she had finally agreed to go.
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"How is the evacuation process?" Drew asked.
He was on the phone with Jack who was giving him a detailed report on the evacuation that had began few hours ago. From what Drew could gather, some of the residents were finding it difficult to leave as they didn't quite trust them enough.
Drew couldn't blame them though because if he was in their shoes, he would also find it difficult to leave a city you had become so used to.
"It's at it's final stage now, just a couple of hundreds before we're done. My source tells me that Jed and his gang would be attacking at the early hours of dawn.'' Jack said.
"Good, carry on. Please inform Killian to lock down the safe at the club then you guys should lock up. Head over here as soon as the evacuation is done, we'll fight from here.'' Drew said.
"Alright, we'll do. I hope Laura took the evacuation news well?" Jack asked.
"Yes. She's pregnant.'' Drew said.
There was no use beating about the bush as Jack and Killian were no strangers he could hide things from.
"No shit?" Jack said.
"No shit. She's truly pregnant.'' Drew chuckled.
"Oh man! This is huge, congratulations Man.'' Jack chuckled.
"Thank you. I mean, it's so great to know that I'll soon be a father. I really can't explain the feeling, it's surreal.'' Drew grinned.
"It's the best feeling ever and now, you're in. Welcome to the club.'' Jack said.
"Thank you mam. Jack, there's something I've been meaning to tell you.'' Drew said, quietly.
He decided to tell him now as he could no longer keep it away from the man who was like a brother to him.
"Okay, I'm all ears.''Jack said.
"Remember when I said we'll go rescue your sister when the battle with Jed begins?" Drew said
"Yes, I remember." Jack said.
"Well... I'm afraid, something terrible has happened as regards that plan.'' Drew said.
Jack remained quiet for a long time as he thought over his friend's words. There were times when he knew something terrible had happened and other times when he was completely ignorant.
"You don't have to say it Drew, I know what happened.'' Jack sighed.
"What! I mean, how?" Drew said.
He was beyond confused on how Jack could have known what had happened to his sister when he or Killian didn't tell him but knowing who he was, Drew wouldn't be surprised if he had gotten the information elsewhere.
"I'm so sorry. We were late.'' Drew sighed.
"It's okay, I really wasn't expecting her to come out of it alive. I felt it though, I knew the moment she died, out connection broke. It's hard to explain it but I felt it, it was there just like a growing ache that never seized to leave.'' Jack said.
"I understand and I'm so sorry Jack.'' Drew said.
"Let's not dwell on the past but look ahead to what we want to achieve, it's better that way and that's the only way I can heal.'' Jack said.
"You're right. Please finish up with the evacuation so you guys can come up here before we attack.'' Drew said.
"Will do. How do you want to send Laura to safety?" Jack asked.
"Honestly, I don't know. I can't drive her over there because right now, I'm the target.'' Drew said.
"Okay, let's do it this way. I'll send an unmarked car to your house, that should drive off any unwanted attention.'' Jack said.
"Alright, we'll be waiting. Thank you man, stay safe.'' Drew said.
He cut the call, placing his phone on a nearby table. He made his way to a nearby chair, lowering himself into it as his mind went through all that he had planned to do at the battle.
"Any other news?" Laura asked.
She walked into the living room where her mate was. She gripped her stomach, feeling that familiar stirring of her cub nestled within her.
"No... Nothing yet. Jack is sending over a car to take you to a safe place.'' Drew said.
"Okay. I really wish I can fight though.'' Laura pouted.
Drew took her hands in his, giving it a gentle squeeze. He wished she could do now that he was convinced she was fearless but for the sake of their unborn child, she couldn't. Their child was their topmost priority now and it came first before any other thing.
"Let's focus on protecting our child. I want both of you to be safe as much as possible.'' Drew smiled.
"Yes. When is the battle going to end, when am going to see you again?" she croaked.
"I can't really say for now baby, I honestly do not know.'' Drew said.
"Okay. Whatever happens, know that I love you, we do".
"I love you too baby and I'll never stop loving you. You've given me the greatest gift a man could ever ask for and that's all I've ever wanted.'' Drew croacked.
He hated feeling weak and helpless but the moment warranted that as he couldn't hold back on the immense love he felt for her and his unborn child.
Just then, there was a knock on the door and Drew knew that the car Jack promised to send was here.
"Sorry to disturb you sir but an unmarked car is downstairs claiming it was sent by your friend.'' the security agent said.
"Yes, that's true. I was expecting the car. Please tell the driver to give us few minutes, we'll be there shortly.'' Drew ordered.
"Noted sir.'' the security agent said.
"Good and please, run a security check on the car discreetly.'' Drew said.
"All noted, we'll get to it.'' he said before walking out.
"A security check on an unmarked car?" Laura said, raising an eye.
"We can't be too careful love, we have a lot of enemies and we wouldn't want to be caught unawares.'' Drew said.
"I'm so glad I'm mate to a very smart man.'' she gushed.
"I love you too much not to be smart, it's the little I can do to keep you safe.'' he smiled.
Laura held his hands as they made their way downstairs. Drew carried the small bag she had hastily packed in case the battle raged on for days.
"I'll miss you baby, stay safe.'' Laura smiled.
Drew nodded as he watched the car drive off to safety.
