Page 570 of Rage

“I didn’t think. Not until Taylor mentioned it, and you agreed with her.” He grumbles pressing against my ear.

Nodding, I let my fingers dance across the water. “I thought you should’ve known. It made me mad that you didn’t think about how I felt.”

His arms tighten around me. “Krie—” he stops, and I feel him shaking his head, carefully choosing his words. His body tenses with frustration. “We eliminated the threat, and I made the mistake of thinking we were past it. I would never allow danger to ever touch you, kirei.” He strokes me across my shoulders, turning me to face him.

“I breathe because you exist. Thank you for our baby.” He presses a kiss to my temple.

“You gave me a precious gift.” Bending, I kiss his fisted hand. He relaxes it, lacing his fingers through mine.

“What changed?” I tense, knowing it was going to eventually come up.

“I-I forgot to use a barrier method while the pills kicked in. But I want this baby with all my heart, Kiyoshi.” His hand slips to my tummy.

“I’m so fucking glad you said that. We have to be vigilant about their mental health.” I nod, already knowing his worries, though it was the least of my mine.

“Is that why you were so angry?” Turning, I catch his quickly shuttering gaze. Reaching up, I cup his cheek.

“It’s okay. Your feelings are valid.” Searching his gaze, I see the truth.

“We’re going to be okay, and our baby will be loved no matter what.” Pulling him down, I take his firm lips. In seconds, he’s consuming me like I’m air.

“Aishiteru, yo.” Releasing me, he stands, water cascading down his magnificent body. Scooping me into his strong arms, he wraps us both in towels.

“I love you, too.” I whisper into his neck as he takes me to bed.

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