BEN'S POV

"Gregory! You're slower than syrup on paper man, come on! Move!" I shouted. Gregory shoved past me, muttering under his breath. Perhaps it was a good thing I was too distracted to focus on his words; I doubt Dimitri would put up with a brawl right now. Clara’s magic seemed to be keeping him pain free, but for how long? I had to keep reminding myself that Lily would do anything to survive, for her pups and for Dimitri. Even if that meant having to be intimate with someone who wasn't her mate. I just hoped she knew what she was doing.

"Are you okay?"

I glanced over...