Mafia boss and His Dog Save a Wheelchair Bride — Unaware She’s a God-Sent Black Woman
Chapter 10
The transition from crime boss to legitimate businessman was nearly complete. The organization that had once trafficked in violence now operated restaurants, real estate, and a growing portfolio of tech startups. Minho ran operations with a steady hand while Doyun focused on strategy and growth — and on the wedding, which was four weeks away.
“I have something to tell you,” Zora said as they walked back through the garden, Kaiser trotting ahead.
“You said that to me once before, and it turned out to be the best news of my life.”
She smiled, nervous and excited. “I’ve been waiting for the right moment to tell you this one.”
“Tell me now.”
She took his hand and placed it flat against her stomach. “I’m pregnant.”
The words took a moment to register. Doyun stopped walking. The world went very quiet.
“You’re — pregnant.”
“I found out last week. I wanted to be sure before I told you.” She searched his face anxiously. “We never really talked about children. I know it’s fast, and if you’re not ready—”
He pulled her into his arms and kissed her with a joy so fierce it startled them both. “I’m ready. God, Zora, I’m so ready. A family with you.” He laughed, a sound she’d only heard a handful of times, raw and real. “That’s everything. That’s everything.”
Kaiser, sensing the significance, pressed his whole body against both of them, tail sweeping back and forth.
That night, lying in bed, Doyun placed his hand on Zora’s still-flat stomach and marveled. A year ago, he’d been a feared criminal with no future beyond the next negotiation. Now he was engaged to the woman he loved, expecting a child, building a legitimate legacy — all because a dog had barked.
“What are you thinking?” Zora asked.
“That Kaiser deserves a steak.” He shook his head. “A really good steak.”
She laughed. “Because he found me?”
“Because he saw, from the very beginning, what took me weeks to admit.” He pulled her closer. “That you were exactly what I needed.”
“What we both needed,” she corrected. “You gave me back my life, Doyun. Not by rescuing me — I never needed rescuing — but by seeing me. Believing in me. Loving me exactly as I am.”
“You were always more,” he said. “I just had the privilege of witnessing it.”
They fell asleep wrapped in each other, Kaiser a faithful weight at the foot of the bed.
Years passed, transforming everything while keeping what mattered unchanged.