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.

reaction was immediate, bursting through the

care of her," she urged, "especially with Andrew still

he was

Leo through the mind link, her tone filled with

is delicate, far more than you think. Her energy will drain faster, and the bond with the child will need nurturing. Stress, even from the smallest things, could harm both mother and pup.

night, we lay together, his

as if I were something fragile that

was nervous, and

a name?" he asked softly,

in the darkness. "No.

of my neck and whispered,

turning to face him. 'Shirlika?

was infectious, and

I've been waiting for this day for so long, I already have names lined up, but this one is a blend of yours and

raised an eyebrow. "Shirlika sounds like a

at me with that same fondness he always

a girl," he said confidently.

Chapter 195

chuckled. "I think it's a

mischievously. "Want to make a

"What's

said, his voice low, "you stay with me for the rest of your

raised an eyebrow.

I'll chase you for

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