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He’s like a beast with nothing in his sights but me.
It’s like he’s sucking at my life essence and giving me his in return.
“There’s nothing to apologize about. It was…fine.” “Fine?” he teases. “I should up my game.” “More than fine. It was perfect.” “You’re a masochist, aren’t you, Princess?” “Only with you, Kyle.” He pushes back, his intense gaze shining with unhidden possessiveness. “Only with me.”
If I were sane enough, I would’ve stopped this vicious cycle of tainting her every step of the way, but I’m fucking insane when it comes to this woman.
Being inside Rai is like finding home—which is bloody weird considering I’ve never had a home. And until her, I didn’t think I had the right to covet it. Now, I want it—need it—with everything in me.
“You’re matchmaking me with some Japanese girl who probably doesn’t drink vodka. If I’m going to be miserable, I need to recruit you to my club.” His brows rise. “How about an affair?” “Maybe if you’re the last man alive, Damien.” “I can make it happen,” he murmurs with complete seriousness, as if he really is contemplating the best way to do that.
He wraps an arm around my waist, and tingles erupt under my skin. I slowly close my eyes, taking in the sensation. Why does it feel so good to be in his hold? It’s not even about sex. I just love being in his arms like this.
We’ve always had a weird type of connection. The type that’s a bit unhinged, a bit sick, but it’s also the type that brings peace to chaos. The type I want to sleep cocooned in every night and wake up to every morning.
At one point, the only reason I looked forward to new days wasn’t my grand revenge plan, but you. The more time I spent with you, the harder you tore at my armor and engraved yourself deeper inside.
You became an obsession without whom I can’t breathe or think. It crossed my mind that my actions were wrong, but I couldn’t stop, because that would mean losing you again, and I couldn’t afford that.
“Who told you I want to change him? I accept him the way he is.” My lips part at that confession, because it’s true. I do accept him the way he is. I even love those darker parts of him, the overprotectiveness, the possessiveness, how he makes me feel like I’m his world. I love everything about him, from his infuriating passive-aggressive attitude to how he provokes me and everything in between. I love him.
I can’t fall down now. If I do, I won’t be able to protect Kyle and our unborn child.
I don’t care if I’m turning into a monster; they shouldn’t have messed with my light.
Because he is. Even with his darkness, he’s the light I’ve held on to ever since Dedushka’s death.
Standing under the stream, I place a palm on my stomach. “If you’re a boy, don’t you dare mistreat women. If you’re a girl, don’t you dare let men mistreat you just because you don’t have balls.”
“I don’t know. All I know is that I realize I fucked up, and I’m ready to do whatever it takes to make it up to you.” “Whatever it takes?” “Anything, Princess.” “Then don’t ever leave me. Ever. I mean it, Kyle. If you dare leave me again, I’ll unleash my wrath on you.”
“I love you, Kyle. I’ve been in love with you for as long as I’ve known you, but I never had the courage to admit it to you or to myself.” “Fuck, Princess,” he says breathily. “I think I’ve loved you ever since the first time I met you.”
We suffered a lot to get where we are and every day is a war zone in our world, but Kyle and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
While I show my stern business face to the world, I get to be entirely free in Kyle’s presence. This feeling is my aphrodisiac.
I pick him up and he immediately quiets. Nikolai is two months old and has the most beautiful blue eyes I’ve ever seen.
“He’s just a baby. Besides, you were the one behind the idea of having him, remember?” “And now I’m paying the price.” “It’s worth it, though. We have our family.” He kisses the top of my head, and I melt in his embrace. “We do. I’ll protect you both with my life.” “So will I.”
“I love you, Kyle.” “And I love you, Rai.” Then I’m carrying her into our bedroom as she laughs, her happiness ringing in the air around us. Our happiness.
