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He scowled when he saw Kai though there was no real heat behind it. As much as Ares pretended to still hate that he was around, he knew how grateful he really was for his hard work. Getting on the guy’s nerves was still fun, though. They had a love-hate relationship that had their partners rolling their eyes at them and calling them stupid.
Kaz grumbled under his breath and grabbed his bag off the floor then pushed past Ares out the door.
Ares sucked in a deep breath, then muttered, “Better than being homeless, my ass.”
Kai chuckled which earned him a glare. Not that he cared. All he really cared about was Kaz getting the home and love he deserved and despite Ares and Kaz’s issues, he had no doubt about how much they both cared for each other. They were just too stubborn to let it show.
“We’ve gotta get going if we’re to pick up your parents on time,” Steel said, eyes on his wristwatch.
Kai nodded and slipped his hand into Steel’s. They walked together down the hall, heading for the stairs.
His parents were landing at Harrisburg International. He’d taken Steel with him to see them a few times in Tampa, and he’d never cried as much as the first time his mom had seen him and hugged him. She’d told him that she loved him, and he’d broken down. Steel had been there to catch him, though.
His father had been more reserved at first until Kai explained that he’d gotten into some dark and dangerous shit, and the reason he’d cut contact was to spare them the heartache and worry.
His mom had slapped the back of his head and cursed him out in Greek because, as she said, she was his mother and she’d never stop worrying about him. Steel hadn’t understood a word, but from the raised brow he’d aimed at Kai, he’d understood enough.
Kai came to a halt. Steel turned and frowned at Kai.
“Thank you,” Kai said.
Steel’s frown deepened. He stepped closer, keeping a hold of Kai’s hand while bringing his other up to cup Kai’s face, thumb brushing over his cheek.
“For what?”
Kai swallowed hard, his heart thundering in his chest.
“For loving me.”
The smile that spread on Steel’s lips had Kai’s heart beating even faster.
“Nothing could have stopped me from loving you,” Steel said.
Kai’s lips twitched. “Not even yourself, huh?”
Steel snorted out a low laugh and shook his head.
“No. Not even myself.”
God. He loved this man. So fucking much.
“Before you, I only had a reason to kill. Now, you’ve given me a reason to live,” Kai said and put his hand on Steel’s chest, right over his heart. “I love you.”
“I love you, too.” Steel lowered his head. “Kaiser.”
Kai pulled back with a grimace. “Shut up, Austin.”
Steel laughed instead, so Kai shut him up himself. He pushed up on his toes and caught Steel’s mouth with his. The man’s possessive kiss made him go weak in the knees. The way Steel owned him was unlike anything he’d ever experienced, and he couldn’t get enough. He doubted he ever would.
Everything had turned out just right.
Being with Steel had changed his life. He hadn’t lied when he’d said Steel had given him a reason to live. He’d given him a reason to want to live. Not just survive. He’d given him a home and love. So much love.
