Chapter 65

Zara's POV
Leo took a deep breath. “I can understand why you feel that way, but we can’t blame my people entirely. We have to find a way to protect and nurture our baby with love.”
Hearing Leo’s words, I felt a surge of hope. “We will protect this baby, Leo. I will love him, no matter what. But I also want to talk about how we can deal with these concerns—not just for us, but for the baby in my womb.”
I hope Leo can understand that this is not just about me and him, but also about the child who is in limbo between two worlds. We need to explore how to protect our baby's rights. We are committed to working together and finding a better way to create a better future. It is a new hope for my family, and I am confident we can overcome it together.
Even in the midst of uncertainty, I knew one thing for sure—I would continue to love and care for this baby, and together with Leo, we would fight to ensure a bright and meaningful future for him. We would fight against all odds for the love we were now developing, no matter how difficult the path was.
Leo’s POV
After a long discussion with Zara, I felt like a new hope had emerged. We were looking for a way to avoid taking human eggs with a better alternative. After thinking through the possibilities, the idea of taking eggs from mammals came to my mind. While it might not be ideal, my mind was spinning on how this could be a solution for our family and my people.
However, when I discussed it with Letto, my friend and fellow member of my people, things became more complicated. I should have been able to explain to him the decision I had made with Zara, but Letto had his own very rigid views. “You don’t understand, Leo. We need human eggs. If we don’t get them, we won’t survive!” I also told you that in addition to the ovum, I can also take the fetus inside a human womb,” Letto said in an angry voice.
I felt my anger and longing starting to rise. “No, Letto! I can’t let that happen. Zara is pregnant now—that means there is a life attached to us. We can’t hurt the pregnant mother! She is innocent in all of this!” my voice soared, emphasizing how important this process was to me.
“Leo, she is a human! She can’t help when we are in a crisis,” Letto replied, clearly not understanding the need for sensitivity in this situation. “What are you going to do? Are you going to let all of this happen just to give a human a chance?”
I felt frustrated by his narrow-mindedness. “That’s not an option. I have committed myself to protecting Zara and the child in her womb. We can’t do unethical things just for the safety of our people. We can find other alternatives that don’t harm anyone.”
My mind worked, trying to convince Letto of our plan, and why taking the ovum from a mammal was the better move. “By taking the ova from mammals, we can use technology to create a better life for our people without destroying human life. We don’t have to hurt anyone in the process!”
However, Letto seemed unfazed. His expression showed uncertainty and a simmering anger. “You can think of all this, Leo, but in the end, there’s no guarantee that it will work. And if we don’t get the ova, what are we going to tell your people? We need to have a more solid plan!”
I felt caught between my decision to protect Zara and Letto’s belief in survival. It was hard to accept that aggressive action could be considered a legitimate choice. “No! We can’t sacrifice someone’s life for our own sake. I can’t let that happen!”
Our argument continued, and it became increasingly clear that there was a huge gulf between us. Letto seemed to be on the side of the resistance, and I was determined to stand my ground.
By the end of the conversation, I felt hopeless. “I can’t discuss this any further. “Zara and our child are my top priority,” I said firmly, before leaving Letto in anger and disappointment.
When I returned home, I realized that the situation was getting more complicated, and I had to find a way to resolve this quickly so that no one would get hurt. Zara was my wife—and I was determined to protect them both.
This decision was not just about the interaction between two species, but also about the love, sacrifice, and commitment I had made to my family. No matter what, I would do everything I could to protect and be responsible—even if it meant facing my own people to protect our future.
When Zara came home and said she had lost her baby, a wave of worry and disbelief immediately washed over me. “What do you mean lost the baby?” I asked, trying to hold back the panic that was welling up inside me. The question hung in the air, tearing apart any remaining calm.
“The doctor said something was wrong, and—” Zara’s voice shook, tears starting to flow. “She said the fetus was no longer developing. I felt like all hope was shattered.”
Anxiety gripped me quickly. Does this have something to do with Letto? A moment later, the thought haunted my mind. I knew that she didn’t agree with the decision not to take the human egg, and anything could happen. Remembering what we had discussed, anger and frustration welled up inside me.
“I can’t accept this, Zara. We’re going to do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of what’s going on. We have to find a way to fix this,” I said, hoping to calm her down even as my body shook with deep anger.