Chapter 197 Chapter

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I held his gaze, my smile fading slightly. I should have felt something-anger, jealousy, anything-but all I felt was an odd sense of detachment.

I had hated Aria once, but now... now it just felt like another problem in a long list of problems I no longer had the energy to care about.

"I believe you," I said softly, my voice calm and even. The truth was, I did believe him.

But that didn't change what was in my heart.

My thoughts were already elsewhere, drifting to the future.

ure where Leo and I might not be together.

The thought of raising my child without Leo by my side made my heart ache.

Gently, I placed a hand on my belly, feeling the faint flutter of movement inside.

Leo's hand covered mine, his grip warm and strong.

He pulled me into his arms, burying his face in the crook of my neck.

I could feel his breath against my skin, warm and a little uneven.

After a long moment, his voice came, barely a whisper.

"Elizabeth," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.

"Please, Forgive me. I know I've made mistakes. But I love you. I need you. Don't leave me."

responding, I gently pushed Leo away, creating a space between us that was

mouth to say something, but before he could, there was a

called out, visibly

entered, holding a folder tightly

expression was serious as he glanced

reports on recent rogue sightings that require

sighed, his jaw tightening in

his eyes-he wanted to stay with

go," I said softly, trying to keep my voice steady. "This is

turned to

he reached the door, he threw a quick glance over

then hesitating, as if there was something more he needed to say, He cleared his throat, *Alpha, if I may... Luna's behavior-it's... well, it's different. I wouldn't be

didn't respond, his silence betraying the storm of thoughts brewing inside

I could only watch as his figure disappeared around

noon, I received a message from Panther

was rushing back to

but I wasn't in the

was packing my belongings when

know who it was

me from behind, his chin resting lightly on

his voice low and edged

work waiting for me at Silver moon," I said evenly, keeping

but his

overwork yourself. I've arranged for Narik to assist you with whatever you need." He paused,

hesitated for a moment, feeling the warmth of his embrace, the sincerity

my decision had already been

ready for a confrontation, and maybe deep down, I didn't want

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