“We will cross that bridge if we come to it.”
Kai nods. “For our sake, I hope that bridge never comes.”
I can’t agree with him, though.
Kado is one of my best friends. I want to see him happy.
So when the day comes, I’ll have his back.
Even against my other best friend.
It’s going to be a shitshow, but Kado is worth it.
Not only for being the best soldier for the Yakuza. Nor is it for the friendship we have forged over the years.
No, the main reason he deserves it is because of the way he is with Miya.
His loyalty to her is what will make me back him no matter the cost.
ChapterSeven
Humming Christmas carols to myself, I continue to adjust the garland around the fireplace. I have no clue why we even have one. We never use it. If we want a fire, that’s what the rooftop garden is for. It’s outfitted with a beautiful patio area equipped with a firepit, grill, greenhouse, and even trees. Don’t ask me how Kai got them there. He just does anything that will make me smile, which includes hiring staff to solely take care of that part of the house. They even remove the snow during the winter.
Warm arms surround me, making me smile.
“It’s not too late to cancel. Celebrate all by ourselves,” he growls into my ear.
Turning in his arms, I look up at my gorgeous husband.
Haruaki Takahashi is the sexiest man I’ve ever met. Some days, I still feel like I need to pinch myself to make sure this isn’t a dream.
“We’re not canceling.”
“Why are you fretting?”
“I want everything to be just perfect.”
He leans down, kissing my lips softly.
“Why did you insist on having these people come to our home again?”
“You mean my brother and his wife? And his right-hand man? Or are you talking about your men?” I ask sarcastically.
He narrows his eyes at me. “You know I don’t mind your brother, but that doesn’t mean that I want him in my home. They are still another entity. You realize that, right?”
I pat his shoulders before smoothing down his t-shirt. “I know. I also know that this is unprecedented. To have two factions working so closely together.”
“Four, really,” he mumbles.
I take a deep breath, ignoring his interruption. “Callum would never make a move against you, Kai. He loves me, and I love you. I’m your protection.”
He wrinkles his nose. “I don’t need protection. I would take on the entire Irish mob with only my bare fists.”
I roll my eyes, pulling from his arms. “I know. You’re the big bad dragon here to breathe fire on the townspeople without a second thought. I remember, my dark prince.”
He grabs my arm, pulling me back into him. “I’m your king now, my queen. Why are we arguing right now?”
I huff, pulling from him again as I turn and walk toward the window to look over the city.
