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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."

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

opened his mouth to say something, but before he could, there was a firm knock

Leo called out,

folder tightly

was serious as he glanced

some reports on recent rogue sightings that require

jaw

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

trying to

Leo turned to

threw a quick glance over his shoulder, his expression softening for just

later," he said, 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 I may... Luna's behavior-it's... well,

betraying the storm of thoughts

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

received a message from Panther

was rushing back to her touch

wasn't in the mood

packing my belongings when

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

me from behind, his chin resting lightly on my

he asked, his voice low and edged with disappointment. "You didn't even

work waiting for me at Silver moon," I

tightened slightly, but

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

for a moment, feeling the warmth of his embrace,

had already

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

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