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 mental connection with joy and

her," she urged,

he was already worried about the dangers that surrounded

through

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

together, his

if I were something fragile that might

nervous, and

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

my head, smiling in

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

turning

grin was infectious,

for this day for so long, I already have names lined

a girl's name. What if it's a

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

he said confidently. "I can feel

Chapter 195

chuckled. "I think it's

gleamed mischievously. "Want to make a

"What's the

I'm right," he said, his voice low, "you stay

eyebrow. "And

chase you for the rest of my

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