His expression cracked. For the first time, Chloe saw fear openly in his eyes. “If something happens to you—”

She placed his hand on her stomach. “Then stand beside us. Don’t make decisions about me because you’re afraid to lose me.” The baby kicked against his palm.

Leo closed his eyes. When he opened them, the fear remained, but something else had joined it. Trust.

“You stay,” he said. “The medical wing is ready. Vincent will lock down the estate.”

“And you?”

“I will be here.”