Kieran’s anger finally made sense to Hikaru as he watched Kage sob and beg Dr. Baker to remove the twins growing in his belly. His brother was curled up in the fetal position in a corner of the exam room. Kagami sat on the exam table, in nothing but a hospital gown.
Between the pregnancy and the bruises and cracked bones on Kagami, it was obvious to anyone that Cain had beaten her when angry with Kage. The hellhound had even gelded Kagami and the ruined remains looked and smelled infected. Hikaru was glad Mika had decided to go to the mall to shop for new clothes for the pair.
“I told you, Kage, we can’t perform an abortion on you,” Dr. Baker said soothingly.
“Why not?” Kage wailed. “Girls in the other world do it all the time!”
“Because they’re not Nephilim, I’ve explained this.”
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