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."

gently pushed Leo away, creating a space between us

before he could, there was a firm

called

a folder tightly in his

serious as he glanced

I have some reports on recent rogue sightings that require your immediate

sighed, his jaw tightening in

wanted to stay with me, to talk, but

should go," I said softly, trying to keep my

Leo turned to

quick glance over his shoulder, his expression softening for

back here again, for any reason." Panther followed closely behind, nodding but then hesitating, as if there was something more he needed to say,

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

watch as his figure disappeared around the corner, his mood clearly darkened by Panther's

I received a

was rushing back to her

sweet, but I wasn't in the mood for more difficult

packing my belongings when the door

know who it

me from behind,

edged with disappointment. "You

Silver moon," I said evenly, keeping my voice calm, almost

grip tightened slightly, but

for Narik to assist you with whatever you need." He paused, then added, "Let me walk you to

a moment, feeling the warmth of his embrace, the sincerity in his

decision had already been

confrontation, and maybe deep down, I

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