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 that was

say something, but before he could, there

called

entered, holding a folder tightly in his

was serious as he glanced between

on recent rogue

sighed, his jaw tightening

see the conflict in his eyes-he wanted to stay with me, to talk, but

I said softly, trying to keep my

turned

reached the door, he threw a quick glance over his shoulder, his

before facing Panther with renewed resolve. "And make sure Aria doesn't come back here again, for any reason." Panther followed closely behind, nodding but then hesitating, as if there was something more he needed to say, He cleared his throat, *Alpha, if

silence betraying the storm

the hall, and I could only watch as his figure disappeared around the corner, his

noon, I received a message from Panther

was rushing back to her touch with

wasn't in the mood for more

my belongings when the door creabed

know who it was the familiar presence behind me was

around me from behind, his chin resting

low and edged with

for me at Silver moon," I said evenly,

slightly, but his voice remained

overwork yourself. I've arranged for Narik to assist you with whatever you need." He paused, then added, "Let me walk you

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

had already been

wasn't ready for a confrontation, and maybe deep

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