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 with Andrew

though I knew he was already worried about the

softened as she spoke to Leo through the mind

drain faster, and the bond with the child will need nurturing. Stress, even from the smallest things, could harm both mother and pup. Please, take

we lay together, his

arms were gentle, as if I were something fragile

nervous, and

you thought about a name?" he asked softly, his

smiling in the darkness.

a kiss to the back of my neck and

out laughing, turning to face him. 'Shirlika?

grin was infectious, and

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

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

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

girl," he said confidently. "I can

Chapter 195

"I think

gleamed mischievously. "Want to make

smirked. "What's

voice low, "you stay with me for

eyebrow. "And if I'm

I'll chase you for the rest of

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