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 worried about

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

and the bond with the child will need nurturing. Stress, even from the smallest things, could harm both

that night, we lay together,

I were something fragile that might break

was nervous, and

about a name?" he asked softly, his breath warm against

my head, smiling in the darkness.

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

burst out laughing, turning

grin was infectious, and he

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

raised an eyebrow. "Shirlika sounds like a girl's name. What if

at me with that same fondness he always had, the one that made my heart skip a

a girl," he said

Chapter 195

think it's a

eyes gleamed mischievously. "Want to make

smirked. "What's

I'm right," he said, his voice low, "you stay with me for the rest of

an eyebrow. "And if

chase you for the

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