We sat like that for a while, soaking in the quiet. So many emotions were churning through me that it took some time to sort through them enough to put them into words.Finally, I said, "I know I shouldn't feel this way, but all I can think about is how useless I was yesterday when it mattered most." Leo opened his mouth to respond, but I pressed on, cutting him off. "I was shut away in that house, behind closed doors, while everyone else was out there fighting and defending our home. It made me feel so helpless."Leo pulled me closer. "You aren't weak. Not even close. You've already been through more than most people could ever imagine. You're pregnant, but that doesn't make you weak. All it means is that you have to look after yourself more carefully."I sighed and shook my head. "I hate framing it that way. It feels like an excuse. Oh, I'm pregnant, I better stay out of the way. Ugh.""That isn't an excuse," Leo said, gently turning my face toward his. "Lyanna, you're braver than a
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