Chapter 61

Lucas squeezed Ella's hand, flashing her a lopsided smile that was meant to be comforting. He gently pushed her hair away from her sweaty forehead, and kissed the back of her hand. Ella's eyes were watery, but her breathing had calmed down. Lucas seen the worry in her eyes as well as angst. "Your her mate?" The paramedic asked, a knowing smile on his face. "Yes." Lucas answered, but didn't break eye contact with Ella. "I'm going to need you to sign this consent form for the CAT scan." The paramedic handed Lucas a single paper. "A consent form for a CAT scan?" Lucas looked over the paper, eyebrows raised. "It's protocol if the patient is pregnant." Lucas shook his head as he continued to read the form. "Ella's not pregnant. The paramedic glanced between Lucas and Ella. "Actually she is. Her current HCG level indicates an early pregnancy." Tears streamed down Ella's temples as she sile