CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN – IN LUSH FORESTS

On the morning of their departure, Anna stood in their bedroom, zipping up her backpack. Erik came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and resting his hands on her stomach. "Are you sure about this?" he murmured into her hair. "It's not too late to change your mind. I don't want to put you or the baby at risk." Anna turned in his arms, meeting his concerned gaze. "I'm sure, Erik. This isn't just about us anymore. It's about protecting our family, our future. Whatever challenges we face out there, they're worth it for that." Erik's eyes softened as he leaned in to kiss her tenderly. "I don't deserve you, you know that?" Anna smiled against his lips. "Too bad. You're stuck with me now, remember?" A knock at the door interrupted their moment. Arryk's voice called out, "If you two lovebirds are quite finished, we have a plane to catch." The journey to Brazil was long but uneventful. As their private jet touched down in Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon, the reality of t