Future

Chapter 15

*Lexi's POV*

"Shh." I hissed to Chase who was next to me in a tall tree. "On three." He nodded. "One. Two. Three." We jumped out of the tree and as planned, I landed on the thief's back, pinning him to the ground as Chase called in backup in the shape of police officers.

They took him away, leaving me and Chase stood under a tree, cooling off.
"Nice idea with the tree!" The German Shepard complimented.
"Why thank you." I smiled, bowing my head jokingly, making us both laugh. I received a call through my smart watch, my way of communicating with the pups like Ryder used his pup pad. It was Everest.
"Hey Ev what's up? Is Skye's back any better?"
"Um Yeah about that Lexi. I don't wanna alarm you but that back pain was her contractions starting. Some pups have back pain during labour. And her water broke like ten minutes ago."
"Why didn't you call me?!"
"I tried but you obviously had no signal at the time."
"Oh fudgesicles! Right we're one our way now!"
"What was that all about?" Chase asked.
"No time to relax! Skye's in labour!" I yelled as we sprinted to the lookout. I mentally cursed for not bringing the Land Rover. Stupid Lexi. Stupid.

As we got into the lookout, Chase scrambled out of his uniform and ran like Hell was behind him to Skye. Seeing as I was in leggings and a t-shirt, I was fine. It was practical and comfortable. Lexi! Stop thinking about your outfit for Christ sake!
Skye was in her and Chase's room, on their bed, on a spare blanket. Everest had managed to get her laying down and relaxed. Quick as a flash, Chase was on the bed and hugging Skye from behind, letting her hold his paw.
"I'm here Skye. Everything is gonna be fine." He said calmly.
"Chase I swear to god you are never coming near me again, mate or not!" She cried as she had another contraction. Ok even I knew that was a lie.
"Whatever you say sweetheart." Chase rolled his eyes and did his best to comfort the cockapoo. The truth is I'm scared for these two. There's still a chance for one of their pups to be stillborn and I'd hate to see them go through that...
"I'm gonna keep Blue occupied ok?" Everest said. "Me and Marshall will take him to the park with the twins."
"Uh Huh. Ok. Thanks." Skye managed through gritted teeth. I sat down next to her, laying her head on my lap. This is gonna be a long day. Please let it be a good one. I looked up to the ceiling.
Maggie I know you're watching over Chase and I know this is a big ask but please, please don't let this day be a bad one for him. Please let the pups be ok.