Paternity test

Leo–POV

Today marks the day of the paternity test. Lavina appeared nervous; it's been a month of eerie silence after catching a stalker. This person wasn't a vampire, but a dragon shifter obsessed with Lavina. He kept a watchful eye on her until his arrest. My anger towards him was palpable; I wanted to punish him severely for his crimes. Archer, too, was furious, attacking the stalker viciously until Darcus intervened to prevent a murder.

"Leo, are you worried?" Lavina's gentle voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Not worried, exactly. I mean, I'd be thrilled to be a father, especially if it's with you," I responded. Lavina's eyes widened in surprise. I had let my guard down, revealing my emotions to her. I realized I needed to be cautious; showing too much emotion could push Lavina away, just like she distanced herself after our one-night stand.

"What do you mean?" she asked, curiosity lacing her tone.

"I mean, I will handle whatever news comes my way," I replied with a calmness I