Chapter 56: I’m with you
Kai found Ren trembling, on the verge of fainting, and panic gripped him. Was it the kiss? Had he had Shadow harm her somehow, unintentionally? He was so consumed by the kiss that he didn’t realize it. His distress flared hot and wild, rousing the demon within him.
’It wasn’t me,’ Shadow snarled with his deep rough voice in his mind. ’She is ashamed. I can smell it, you jerk!’
Kai’s eyes widened. Shame? His hold on Ren tightened instinctively as he rubbed soothing circles along her back. "Calm down, wife," he murmured, his voice thick with concern. "It’s alright. This is normal for couples. That asshole—" He huffed in frustration. "Agara was being a damn ass."
"He saw us!" Ren’s voice quivered with mortification.
Kai pulled back just enough to cup her arms, his touch grounding. Her face was aflame, scarlet with embarrassment.
"Should I go snap his neck?"
"No," She frowned, "You can’t kill someone because he spot us kissing! I’m just ashamed."
"Gods, you are my wife, doe-eye. You shouldn’t be ashamed. We did nothing wrong." His tone was firm, yet laced with warmth. "Now, listen. We have a feast to attend, and I need you to exude the same confidence you wielded against Elaika. Can you promise me this?"
Ren’s eyes locked onto his gaze, and his golden eyes worked their magic, steady, unwavering, painted with quiet command. She exhaled sharply, forcing composure into her limbs.
"I can do this," she whispered, planting her resolve in the fact that her husband was divine and maddeningly irresistible. Heat curled under her skin, melting the last of the chill and gripping her spine.
Kai let out a heavy breath. "You scared me."