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“And what about my safety,” she began, placing her free hand against her rounded bump. “Oursafety, now?”

Ohhh. Careful, Kade. Be very fucking careful with her,his alter quipped suddenly.

Heading the phantom voice in his head, Kade took note of the way his love was suddenly gripping the fork in her right hand. The mental warning was right, his little hellion was getting ready to strike. He knew that if he didn’t calm her nerves immediately, she would surely stab his carotid artery with the metal utensil.Fucking hormones,he growled internally.

“Neither you, norourson, is in danger. I promise you,” he said, purposefully lowering his voice to soothe her agitation.

Swallowing hard, Lexi lifted her rounded chin and tried her best to hide her conflicting emotions. She wanted so badly to believe him. How could she, though? Sure, he may be the father of her child, and the one that held her heart, but he was still a cold-blooded murderer.

Funny, he could say the same about you,Nikki said with a sigh.I can’t believe I’m saying this but trust him, Lexi. Now that Leo’s gone, he’s all you have left. And you will need him to be on your side when you meet Bloodbayne. Or did you forget about that?

Clenching her jaw, she protectively swiped her open hand over her belly. She wasn't sure if she should listen to the bitch in her head, but she had a good point. He was the only lifeline she had left, and she absolutely needed to have full loyalty when they walked into this meeting.

Sensing that his love was struggling with something, he reached over and eased the silver fork from her fingers. Placing the utensil on his side of the table, he took her hand in his. He could feel his alter tugging on the strings, trying so desperately to slip into the driver’s seat. But he would be damned if he allowed him to steal this moment. He was more than capable of calming his pregnant spitfire.

“Hey,” he began, mentally slamming the phantom voice back in its place. “I won’t let anything ever happen to either of you.”

“Yeah? And what about Bloodbayne?” she asked, a quizzical look painting her face. “You’re his Underboss, Kade. What if he orders you to kill me? What, then? Would you?”

Blinking at her, a deep frown pulled the corners of his lips. Her fear was warranted, there was a real possibility that Bloodbayne could tell him to kill her and the baby. If that order ever came, he would be forced to do the deed. However, he had the crime lord’s word that they were safe from any retaliation. He was banking upon that security.

“He won’t. You’re too valuable,” he stated matter-of-factly.

“That doesn’t answer my question.What would you do?”she asked, arching a brow.

Not wishing to continue the conversation, he abruptly stood from his chair. Stepping over to her, he helped her from her seat. Everything was on the verge of spiraling out of control. Heneeded to divert her attention elsewhere. “Come here, let me show you something,” he said, pulling her towards the expanse of rectangular windowpanes lining their suite.

Sighing softly, she stilled her round body as he moved behind her. A small shiver ran down her spine as his strong arms caged her securely against his torso. She knew he was trying to distract her from the issue at hand, and it unnerved her.

“What do you see, my love?” he asked, his hands drifting down to caress her belly.

Scowling as she peered through the window, she settled her gaze upon the famous skyline before her. Dawn was on the verge of breaking, causing an almost picturesque iridescence to dance over the City. In any other circumstance, she would be mesmerized. It truly was a beautiful sight.

“Manhattan,” she answered.

Nodding his head, he pressed his palms against the curve of her stomach. Almost immediately, he felt his son roll beneath his possessive touch. He had grandiose plans for their future as a family. Hopefully, they would ease her apprehension.

“Yes. And it will all beourssomeday,” he purred, leaning down to nuzzle the crown of her head. “You havenothingto worry about. You’re both safe with me.I love you.”

Remaining quiet as he held her, she tried to make sense of the jumbled thoughts clouding her mind. She wasn’t sure how to react to his confident declarations. Part of her wanted to believe his honeyed words, while the other wanted to throw him out of the window.

Trust him, Lexi. That’s the only way you’re going to survive this time. Trust him and make sure that he knows he can’t live without you,Nikki said.

Taking her alter’s suggestion to heart, she turned in his arms. Purposefully locking her eyes on his, she gave him the sly smile she knew he couldn’t resist. She had just a little over twenty-four hours to cement his loyalty, and she intended to make good use of them.

“Then take me to bed, Kade. Show me how much you love me,” she breathed.

CHAPTER SIX

Gasping in pleasure, Lexi slapped her open palms against the blue and white headboard before her. To her amazement, she could feel her overworked body racing towards her third orgasm of the morning. Kade was indeed a man of his word, he seemed hellbent on making her cum as many times as she could.

“Ahhhh…. yes!Right...there,” she panted. “Close...sooo close.”

Smirking to himself, Kade continued working his teeth and tongue in tandem over her sensitive clit. Biting and flicking against the firm bud, he dug his jagged nails into her soft thighs to hold her tightly in place. Her uninhibited moans were driving him mad, but he wanted just one more break before he indulged in his own release.

Instinctively following her wanton urges, she moved her shaking hips in a series of slow circles, her body greedily accepting every eager lick and nibble from her lover nestled between her thighs. Although she couldn't visibly see him, she could tell he was enjoying this just as much as she. It turned her on even more to know that he valued her pleasure even more than his own.

Well, well, well,Nikki quipped suddenly. He really is proving his love. My, aren’t you a lucky girl.

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