The cave is warm and humid, the air thick with the scent of sandalwood and sex. I'm lying on a pile of soft furs, my body still humming from the previous night's activities. Guo Chengyu stands at the entrance of the cave, his back to me as he looks out at the rising sun. The morning light outlines his muscular form, highlighting the eight fox tails that sway gently behind him.

He turns suddenly, golden eyes catching mine with predatory intensity. "You're awake," he says, not a question. "Feeling better after yesterday's... exertions?"

I flush, remembering how roughly he'd taken me against the cave wall, how he'd made me beg for release before finally allowing it. My body still aches in the most delicious way.

"I'm fine," I say, struggling to keep my voice steady. My hand drifts to my abdomen, where a slight bulge has appeared in recent weeks. "The babe seems to be doing well too."

Guo smirks, approaching the furs and kneeling beside me. His hand covers mine on my stomach, his touch surprisingly gentle. "Our little half-fox, half-rabbit miracle," he murmurs, though I catch the flicker of amusement in his eyes.

I know he suspects something isn't right with this pregnancy, but I've kept up the pretense—using it as leverage to gain more freedom within the cave. The longer he thinks I'm carrying his child, the safer I am... and the more I learn about his weaknesses.

He leans down, his lips brushing my ear. "Though I must admit, doctor..."

His hand slides down from my stomach to my thigh, fingers creeping toward the apex.

"I'm growing impatient for the day when I can fuck you properly again without worrying about 'harming the baby'."

Heat pools between my legs despite myself. I bite my lip as his fingers brush against my entrance, already wet for him.

"Guo..." I breathe, half-warning, half-plead.

He pulls back slightly, golden eyes searching mine with an intensity that makes my heart race. "Well? What will it be today, little rabbit? Do you want me to stop... or continue?"