Chapter 198The morning air was crisp, almost biting, as I stretched my limbs and felt the familiar pull of life growing inside me. My hand instinctively pressed to my belly, feeling the gentle, almost imperceptible movements of our child. Each kick reminded me that I wasn’t just fighting for myself anymore—I was fighting for him, for our little family. Axel’s eyes had been on me all night, even in sleep, and though I knew his protective instincts were always there, I felt them even more acutely now. He wasn’t just my mate; he was my shield, my anchor, and I could see the conflict in his eyes whenever I insisted on training or pushing myself.“Don’t overdo it,” he murmured, voice low, almost a growl under the timbre of concern. He stood a few feet away, arms crossed, muscles tense even as his gaze softened. I knew he wanted me safe, wanted our child safe, but the fire in me refused to let me sit idle. “I can’t just sit here,” I said, my voice firmer than I expected, though a slight tr
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