When Samantha, who had decided to visit her mother after another combat mission, witnessed her mother having sex with abandon, oblivious to everything around her, her first impulse was to burst in.
But noticing that her mother was genuinely enjoying it, she suppressed her surge of jealousy.
They had had to pretend. There were moments when they were forced to pleasure men together.
But now she could clearly see: her mother wasn't pretending. The couple continued to entertain themselves for several hours. All this time, Samantha watched her mother's face.
After another wave of orgasm washed over her, Kira snuggled against the man's chest and said hesitantly:
"I have something to tell you."
"If you're pregnant — I'm ready to take responsibility," Ray remarked playfully.
Despite his joking tone, both Kira and Samantha understood he was serious.
"I know you love children, and honestly, I think I wouldn't mind having your child. But I can't do that."
There was clear sadness in her mother's voice. Samantha respected Ray and even admired him, but she still didn't think her mother would be willing to go that far.
Having said that, Kira bit Ray's chest and continued:
"Now please, let me finish."
"The truth is, Samantha and I sometimes help each other relax. Her first time was rape."
"It started after we arrived here. I wanted to show her that sex could be pleasant. And at some point, we crossed the line."
Having said that, Kira looked at Ray anxiously. Understanding the reason for her concern, Ray gently stroked her head and said tenderly:
"I have nothing against it. So don't worry. But if you want to continue our relationship, you need to tell her about us. I don't want awkward situations, and I'm not going to come between you."
"I wouldn't mind if you fooled around a bit with the girls. I'm confident enough that another woman couldn't steal my man."
"But if it does happen — I'd have no choice but to hang myself. And if you ever find a worthy man and decide you don't want to be one of many anymore — if you want us to remain friends, tell me before you cross the line."
"Don't talk nonsense. Even if the path you're on is a one-way road, we'll walk it together. From this day until the very end, you'll be the only one for me."
It seemed Kira wanted to say something else but couldn't bring herself to. Noticing this, Ray asked tenderly:
"You told me about playing with your daughter... Is there something else you find hard to talk about?"
"I want you to win my daughter's heart."
Not only Ray but also Samantha, who was still behind the door, was shocked by this revelation.
"We've been through hell, but I've had the chance to experience love. Her father turned out to be a bastard."
"If I could resurrect him, I would, just to kill the bastard myself. But there were times when I truly loved him."
"It was my blindness, and we both paid a high price for it. But that's when I realized: sex with someone you love is something incredible."
"And I would very much like my daughter to experience that feeling."
"I won't say I love you. But love is definitely growing in my heart. And I'm sure your care will turn it into a mighty tree that no storm can frighten."
"You're the only one I'm willing to trust with my daughter."
"I'll think about it, but I'm not promising anything. Will you tell her about us yourself... or will we announce together to the little one that she has a daddy?" Ray said playfully.
"Lily once said she awakened your love for role-playing. But I didn't think it was this serious."
"Does that bother you?"
"No. Honestly, in your arms, I feel like a little girl. And I find it very hot. Sometimes I forget it's just a game, and I feel like you really are my daddy. I think it's because of our role in the movie."
"If everything goes well, we should watch our film together."
Samantha, who had accidentally witnessed their intimacy, didn't feel disgust upon leaving.
Her initial surge of jealousy turned into genuine joy for her mother. Seeing her so happy in Ray's arms, Samantha simply couldn't be angry.
She respected Ray, admired him, but until now had never considered him in that light. One of the main reasons was his relationship with her mother.
But seeing her mother's satisfied face, she caught herself thinking that sharing a man she truly respected with her mother would be a very interesting experience. Besides, her mother was clearly not against it. It took the girl a long time to push those thoughts away.
As soon as Samantha left, Ray asked:
"Are you sure we did the right thing?"
"Yes. I wanted to show her what sex between loving people looks like. I know you'll never love me the way you loved Lily. But I'm sure you have feelings for me."
"You're right. I'll never love you the way I loved Lily, because you're not Lily. But as long as you truly want this, I will surround you with love and care."
"The only thing I can probably never forgive is betrayal. As long as you don't cross that line, I will love you with all my heart."
"And even though it will take time, I'm sure one day you and Lily will stand on the same level."
"I understand that demanding fidelity from you when you won't be my only one is hypocritical, isn't it?"
Ray was about to continue, but Kira gently put a finger to his lips, silencing him, and said:
"Even Lily was willing to share you with someone else. Besides, you carry too much. Honestly, I wish there were more of us. I knew you needed an anchor."
"But only after seeing all these scars did I understand how much you want to die. Right now, your main anchor is Deya."
"But she won't always be a child. I, Samantha, and Yuno can't give you children. The only thing that can hold you back is love for us... and for children."
"So there needs to be a little sister in our unusual family who can give you a child. Maybe more than one."
"Your mother understood that. That's why she left you a sister."
"Are you absolutely sure you want me and Samantha to become something more?"
"Yes. I'm the one asking you to. She's a good girl. I'm sure that despite everything, she can become a reliable support for you and a good wife."
"Are you so sure I can win your daughter's heart?"
"I have no doubt. If you want this, she'll be in your bed. Do this for me. I want my daughter to be happy."