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."

Leo away, creating a space between us that

before he could,

Leo called out,

holding a folder tightly in

serious as he glanced

reports on recent rogue sightings that require your immediate

his jaw tightening

wanted to stay with

said softly, trying to keep my voice steady.

Leo turned to

threw a quick glance over his shoulder,

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 I may... Luna's behavior-it's... well, it's different. I wouldn't be too optimistic.

but didn't respond, his silence betraying

as his figure disappeared around

noon, I received a message from

back

sweet, but I wasn't in the

my belongings when

to know who it was the familiar presence behind

from behind, his chin

voice low and edged with disappointment. "You didn't even tell me

me at Silver moon," I said evenly, keeping my voice calm,

but

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

moment, feeling the warmth of his embrace,

my decision had

a confrontation, and maybe deep down, I

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