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.

was immediate, bursting through the mental connection with joy

of her," she urged, "especially with

Leo promised, though I knew he was already worried about

she spoke to Leo through the

Her energy will drain faster, and the bond with the child will need nurturing. Stress, even from the

that night, we lay together, his body

were something fragile that might break if

nervous, and it

he asked softly, his breath warm against my

my head, smiling in the darkness. "No.

back of my neck

out laughing, turning to face him. 'Shirlika?

was infectious, and he shrugged

long, I already have names lined up, but this one

raised an eyebrow. "Shirlika sounds like a

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

girl," he said confidently. "I

Chapter 195

chuckled. "I think it's a

"Want

"What's the

voice low, "you stay with

eyebrow. "And if

chase you for

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