Chapter 195

"Leo." I said softly, "you can't protect me from everything. I know the risks, and I chose to come. But we'll get through this. Together."

His eyes searched mine, looking for reassurance.

I gave him a small smile, hoping it was enough to ease his mind.

"I'll be careful," I added, my voice lightening. "And besides, I've got you to keep me safe, don't I?"

He let out a small chuckle, pulling me into his arms.

y've always been stronger than I give you credit for," he admitted, his voice low. He placed his hand on my stomach again, his fingers gently caressing the still-flat surface.

"It's only been a few months," I said, laughing softly. "You won't be able to feel anything for a while."

But Leo, ever stubborn, shook his head.

"I can feel it," he said with conviction. His hand remained pressed against me, as if he could will the life inside to stir.

I couldn't help but find it amusing.

"You're imagining things," I teased. But there was a faint sadness in my heart.

He had no idea of the plans I had already begun to make, the preparations for a journey I hadn't told him about.

As the sun began to set, Leo used the mind link to inform Caroline of the news.

immediate, bursting through the mental connection

of her," she urged, "especially with Andrew still out

was already

she spoke to Leo through the mind link, her tone filled with

Luna's wolf pregnancy is delicate, far more than you think. Her energy will drain faster, and the bond with the child will need nurturing. Stress, even from the smallest

we lay together, his

were gentle, as if I were something fragile that might break if he held me too

was nervous, and it was

name?" he asked

head, smiling in the

to the back of my neck and whispered, "I've been

turning

grin was infectious,

so long, I already have names lined up, but this one is a

"Shirlika sounds like a girl's name. What if it's a

looked at me with that same fondness he always had, the one that made

he

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think it's

gleamed mischievously. "Want

"What's the

his voice low, "you

eyebrow.

I'll chase you for the rest of

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