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Chapter 190 

His expression softened, and a small smile tugged at his lips. 

“Sherry,” he said, the warmth in his voice unmistakable. “What brings you here?” 

I took a deep breath, knowing what I had to say. 

“I came to help. As Luna, it’s my responsibility to handle pack matters while you’re gone. I won’t stand by and do nothing.” 

Leo’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but they quickly filled with admiration. 

“You don’t know how much this means to me,” he said, standing up from his desk. “I’ve been struggling to find someone I could trust, someone who could manage things while I’m away. I didn’t want to burden you, but I’m relieved you came. I was worried about what Derek and Cecily might try to do in my absence.” 

on’t worry about them,” I said, my voice firm. “I’ll handle it. You go to war, and I’ll take care of Silvermoon. We’re not just mates, Leo–we’re partners. Comrades.” 

His eyes softened even more, and he stepped closer, his fingers gently brushing against my cheek. 

He leaned in and kissed me, but it wasn’t a kiss driven by passion–it was a kiss filled with quiet gratitude, a tender moment between two people who understood the gravity of what lay ahead. 

When he pulled away, he studied my face carefully, almost as if he were searching for something. 

“I thought you’d push me away,” he murmured, a trace of surprise in his voice. 

I looked away, unsure of how to respond. 

He doesn’t know about my preparations to leave for city K. 

The 

war 

will delay my journey, but it won’t kill my resolve. 

The looming war overshadowed everything. 

Love and hate seem insignificant compared to the brutality of war. 

The only thing I can hope for now is his safe return. 

For only when he returns will I be able to tell him everything in peace. 

Thinking of this, I silently hid the mobile phone displaying the successful purchase of the ticket behind my back, and smiled at Leo with difficulty, “So… I wish you an invincible battle and a safe return.”