Page 36 of Marrying the Underboss

Kane grabs my hand, lacing his fingers through mine, and leads us to the stairway. When we exit the building, there’s a black SUV waiting for us. Kane helps me in first then slides inbeside me. My dad gets in the front seat, and a man I recognize, but can’t recall his name, drives us away.

Kane pulls me onto his lap and holds my shaking body tightly, rubbing my back and kissing the side of my face and head periodically. Some time later we pull up to my dad’s house.

“Why didn’t we go home?” I ask.

“I wasn’t sure if you were ready to go back there yet after what happened earlier. Plus, it needs to be cleaned.”

I nod. “Makes sense,” I murmur.

Kane helps me out of the vehicle and wraps his arm around me as we walk into my childhood home. We go to my bedroom immediately, and Kane helps me shower, puts me in some pajamas, and then tucks me into bed.

“Wait, where are you going?” I ask as he starts to walk away.

“I have to go talk to your dad about some things,” Kane says, crouching down in front of me beside the bed. “I’ll come check on you in a little bit,” He says, dropping a kiss on my forehead.

“Don’t leave. Please hold me until I fall asleep.”

Kane doesn’t even blink. He pulls his shoes off and gets into bed beside me, over the covers, and holds me tight.

“I love you, Kane. Thank you for coming to save me.”

“I made you a promise, Angel. I intend to keep that promise until the day I die.”

“You asked me a while ago if I was ashamed of my dad and his actions. I wasn’t sure how to answer back then. I didn’t understand like I do now.”

“And now, how do you feel?” Kane asks.

“My father is a good man. He fights for those he loves and protects them, even if it means giving up his life for someone he loves. Just like you, Kane. You can do bad things and be a good man. It’s not one or the other. So, no. I’m not ashamed of my dad and I’m not ashamed of you. I’m proud to be your wife, Kane.”

He kisses me soundly. “I’m proud to be your husband.”

“I have to tell you something. When I was at the grocery store earlier I realized I hadn’t had my period yet. So I grabbed a pregnancy test. He showed up while I was waiting for the results.”

“I know,” I tell her.

“You know?”

“Mm hm. I found the test on the counter when I searched the house for you,” He murmurs.

“And… Did you see what it said?”

“We’re pregnant, Angel. You’re carrying our child inside you,” He says, placing his hand over my stomach.

I put my hand over his and hold it there. “I’m going to be a mom. We’re going to have a baby. I know it’s really soon–”

“I’ve been waiting for your to get pregnant. With as much as we’ve fucked in the last two months, I’m surprised it took this long.”

“So, you’re not disappointed?” I ask.

“Why would I be disappointed? My Angel is giving me the greatest gift she could ever give me. You’re growing our family inside you. I didn’t think I could love you more than I already did, but knowing that you’re pregnant with my child… I love you so much, Jennifer.”

“I love you, too.”

After that it doesn’t take long for me to fall asleep. For the first time, I have absolutely nothing to worry about. The only dark spot on our marriage had been the looming threat from Jacob/Andrey. And now it’s gone. He’s gone. I feel no amount of guilt about it either. The fuck face deserved it.

Epilogue

KANE

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