Aliyah's POV I nodded again, the knot in my chest easing slightly. “I will.” My eyes flicked to the window, imagining Asher still outside, waiting. I longed to see him, to feel that warmth and reassurance again, but I had to be careful. I couldn’t risk letting anyone know about the baby. Not even him.Papa’s hand lingered briefly on the bed, a silent promise of protection, before he stepped back. “Try to sleep,” he said. “Let your body recover. You’ll need your strength for what comes next.”I nodded once more, closing my eyes, feeling a strange mix of relief and lingering tension. My mind drifted to the baby, to the tournament, to Asher, and to everything I had vowed to protect. For the first time, I realized just how much I had to balance. My secret, my power, and now… a life I had to keep safe above all else.As Papa left, I pressed my hand to my stomach gently, whispering softly, “We’ll be okay. I promise. Mommy’s going to keep you safe.”A quiet determination settled over me, st
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