C + L (Part 7)

••• Colton’s POV •••

Another day had passed, and there was still no news from our spies. Even though my mate didn't tell me anything, I knew he was withholding information from me.

“Lucas, where did you go last night? I asked him with an accusatory tone.

“What do you mean? I was sleeping next to you,” he lied smoothly, which hurt me.

“I know you purposely had sex with me to make me fall asleep,” I straightaway called out his trick. “You went to the Night Shade Pack, didn't you?”

“Colton, I don't know what you mean. I was asleep next to you the whole night,” he acted as though he was confused by my words.

“Lucas!” I yelled at him. I couldn't take it anymore.

“I’m your mate! Do you think it’s nice to be lied to by my mate?” my voice rose up a notch, and I felt hurt that he was still pretending and lying to me.

“I’m your mate!” I screamed again. “You should never lie to me and include me in everything you do!” My emotions got the