Page 28 of The Filth Kings II

“You’re going to be okay,” I said slowly.

“You have to tell me everything, I’m going to protect you, Angel.” My own words sounded strained to my ears.

I battled hard with myself. I wanted to explode but had to hold back. Impurity was alive, watching us from afar. He had enough time since his fake death to plot and plan out whatever it was he had in store for us all. This time, I planned on killing him myself. I wasn’t going to hold back at all.

Angel trembled before me, her eyes wouldn’t meet mine and I could feel the shame that she felt standing in front of me. I purposely stepped into her personal space and rested my hands on her shoulders. I had to make myself realize that right now, it wasn’t about me or my brother’s nor about Impurity. It was about everything that she had been carrying alone in the confines of her home. She thought it was best to extract herself from me, a conversation needed to be had still about the baby.

For now, I had to push everything to the side and get my little firecracker back. Her breath hitched when I started at her shirt, she relaxed as I continued. Piece by piece, I helped her out of her clothes slowly. Her clothes was damp, I could smell the sweat and musk. It wasn’t as pungent, but it was a sour smell that I wasn’t used of smelling from her.

My mouth watered at the sight of her soft curvaceous frame; she was still Angel. Sexy as fuck with lots of sex appeal even in her weakened state. She stood with her arms crossed over her breasts as if I hadn’t licked and touched every crevice of her. I went to turn the water on then took off my clothes as steam filled the space.

I stepped in first then held my hand out for her to grab. She hesitated, seconds later she took it. Under the stream of water, Angel closed her eyes and tilted her head back. I got to work by soaking a cloth then putting soap on it. I started at her shoulders then started to wash every inch of her body.

“Step under the water for me,” I instructed her.

“I’m sorry, Detavio,” she spoke above a whisper.

I swallowed down the painful lump that rose up my throat. What was she sorry for? Getting rid of our baby? Or was it not trusting me enough to tell me that Impurity was still alive and watching her. I felt for Angel, but I was upset with her all in one. She should have known better, and even if she didn’t trust me a hundred percent, she could have at least warned one of us about Impurity. There was no telling how long she knew about this. She decided selfishly what she thought was best, not knowing that she could have been badly hurt.

Impurity could have caught anyone of us slipping and did something. He didn’t, which told me that the bastard was heavily plotting his next move.

“You’re safe,” I said to remind her.

“I got you, and you can trust me, Angel.” I leaned in and placed a peck on her forehead.

“I told you, boy. Empathy is nothing but weakness, a trap! Motherfuckers will use it against you, drain you then break you. Don’t give them that power or you will forever be the next person’s toy. They’ll play with you while your shiny and new. When you get old and rusty, they’ll toss you to the side. Like trash.”

Impurity’s words rang loud in my head. I shut my eyes momentarily, then opened them to look down at Angel. It was crazy as fuck to me, how she had the ability to break me completely down. For months, I drunk myself into a stupor. I couldn’t think straight without her; she had me thinking evil thoughts of things that I wanted to do to her for playing around with me.

Here I stood, like a weak vessel in front of her cleaning her from head to toe. It was my duty; my heart even beat regular around her. Angel was the first woman to break my fuckin’ heart…She didn’t even know it. I didn’t even know what any of this meant for the two of us. I had to protect myself as well, but I wouldn’t dare let her out of my eyesight moving forward.

Her hair was tangled and matted in places. I worked my fingers through it careful not to hurt her. I squeezed shampoo at the top of her head then massaged it into her scalp in slow circles. She sighed and leaned into me, her breasts pressed against my wet skin. I sucked in a deep breath and started to rinse the soap out of her hair. We remained quiet until we both stepped out of the shower together.

“I didn’t want to get rid of the baby…I—I wanted to come and talk to you. I got so overwhelmed and was dealing with my own emotions…” Angel spoke louder, her voice echoed off the bathroom walls.

“Why did you get rid of our baby?” I asked as I bit into my bottom lip.

I didn’t want to have this conversation right now. Since she brought it up, I let it flow.

“My father…” She started then licked her lips.

“Your father had something to do with saving Impurity? Didn’t he?”

I tied my towel around my waist tightly then reached for the bathroom door. She walked out first with her head hung lowly. I planned on drying Angel off, but she had already started doing that herself. I went and got her favorite melon body butter out of the cabinet along with my coco butter. I sat the body butter down on my bed as she sat down at the edge of my bed. I moved the chaise and sat on it facing her.

For the first couple of minutes, she greased her body down as I just looked at her.

“My father and my mother had something to do with Impurity surviving. I don’t know the details…I was having family dinner with my parents and he started to tell me how he wanted me to leave you alone. I told him that I wouldn’t then things went left.” She stopped talking.

“Keep going, Angel.” I took in a deep breath and forced myself to relax.

“You’re getting mad, Detavio.” She blinked her tear-filled eyes.

“I am, but I would like for you to continue. I’m not going to yell or curse you out, Angel. You’re here with me…safe…you will remain here with me and not leave this house until Impurity is dead. I want you to know, that you will not challenge me. We don’t have to be together, I will not force you. I just want to make sure that you are safe. Even if I have to lock your ass up down below?—”

“You won’t have to do that, Detavio. I will stay with no problem.” She quickly cut me off.

“Okay…continue please.” I opened my legs, letting my dick fall against the chaise.

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