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 with

she urged, "especially with Andrew still

I knew he was already worried about the dangers

softened as she spoke to Leo through the mind link,

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

that night, we lay together, his body curled

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

nervous, and it

you thought about a name?" he asked softly, his breath

in

of my neck and whispered, "I've been thinking.

turning to face

infectious, and he shrugged

already have

"Shirlika sounds like a

same fondness he always had, the one that made

it's a girl," he said confidently. "I

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chuckled. "I think

mischievously. "Want to make a

"What's the

his voice low, "you stay with

an eyebrow. "And if

you for the

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