Lex's POV
"Did you find her?" My mother's voice chimed in my ears, and my gaze shot to the door where my beautiful mother stood.
I hadn’t heard her enter.
I shook my head, feeling a mix of frustration and concern knotting in my stomach. I dropped my pen on the table; I couldn't focus on the reports.
I could see the worry etched on her face, which only deepened my own sense of urgency.
My mother closed the door behind her and stepped closer, taking a seat. She crossed her legs, folded her hands in her lap, and fixed her gaze on me.
"It's been five days, Lex," she said. "Time is running out. If you've mated with her, she could be pregnant, and we need to act quickly before things spiral out of control."
I took a deep breath, attempting to gather my thoughts as the weight of her words
