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 mental connection with

her," she urged, "especially

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

to Leo through the

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

that night, we lay together, his body curled protectively around

as if I were something fragile that might break

nervous, and

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

smiling in the darkness.

pressed a kiss to the back of my neck and whispered,

turning to face

grin was infectious, and he

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

an eyebrow. "Shirlika sounds like a girl's

at me with that same fondness he always had, the

it's a girl," he said

Chapter 195

think it's

"Want

"What's

low, "you stay with me for the

raised an eyebrow.

I'll chase you for

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