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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."

pushed Leo away, creating a space

something, but before he could, there was a firm knock

Leo called out,

entered, holding a folder tightly

was serious as he

reports on recent rogue sightings that require your immediate

jaw

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

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

turned to

door, he threw a quick glance over his shoulder, his expression softening

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

respond, his silence betraying the storm of thoughts

his figure disappeared

received a

Leo was rushing back

sweet, but I wasn't in the mood for

when the

turn around to know who it was the familiar presence behind me

arms wrapped around me from behind, his chin resting lightly on

asked, his voice low and edged

I said

tightened slightly, but his voice remained

you with whatever you need." He paused, then added, "Let me

moment, feeling the warmth

my decision had already been

replied quietly, I wasn't ready for a confrontation, and maybe deep down, I didn't want to

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