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.

the

care of her," she urged, "especially

though I knew he was already worried about the dangers that surrounded

softened as she spoke to Leo through the mind link, her

cautious now. A Luna's wolf pregnancy is delicate, far more than you think. Her energy will drain faster, and the

night, we lay together, his body

I were something fragile that might break if he held me

nervous, and it was

asked softly, his

smiling in the

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

out laughing, turning to face him. 'Shirlika?

was infectious, and he

this day for so long, I already have names lined up, but this one is a blend of

"Shirlika sounds like a girl's

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

girl," he said confidently. "I can

Chapter 195

chuckled. "I think it's a

gleamed mischievously. "Want

smirked. "What's

his voice low, "you

raised an eyebrow.

I'll chase you for

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