Kaneki could hardly believe it as he held his newborn daughter in his arms. He glanced over at Touka who slept peacefully in the bed, then turned his attention back to the infant.

"I'll never understand how something so perfect and amazing could come from something like me." He said softly. "You scared us you know, for a while we didn't know if you'd- I'm glad you're here, little one. You know, It's funny, I never thought I could love anyone this much. I was so afraid...but then your mother put you in my arms and I just...I felt a connection right away. I knew instantly that there's nothing in the world I wouldn't do to protect you. I've done so many things that were wrong but you, the one thing I can say is right in my little miracle." Kaneki sighed.

"I want so much more for you than what I had. I promise you, You will never have to go through the things I did. You and your mother will always be my first priority. Everything I do from now on will be for you. I will not let my past be your future. You're precious to me, Kaiya. You're a gift. One I will always be grateful for and I promise to be the best father I can be for you." He gently kissed the baby's head.

"I'm just so afraid of failing you. The one thing I never want to do is let you down." Kaiya slowly opened her soft gray eyes,meeting her father's gaze.

"Hello again,Kaiya." He greeted, shifting her carefully,allowing her to take hold of his finger. His heart instantly melted. "Daddy love you so much. More than you'll ever know. But one thing that I hope to teach you is that the love your mother and I have for you is forever and nothing can ever take that from you."

" that right there, that's what makes everything worth it. Everything in our lives that brought us here now. " Touka said weakly, snapping a picture of her husband and daughter. She pulled the phone closer, smiling at the image.

"If you could see yourself with our daughter, you'd know what I mean. The way you look at her, there's so much love there. Have you even out her down yet?"

" No. I couldn't,I still can't believe she's ours. How are you feeling? " Kaneki replied,finally looking back at his wife.

"Not great, but better than I have been. Come sit with me." She invited. Kaneki stood from the chair and lowered himself onto the edge of the bed.

"Seriously?" She said .

"What , I don't -"

" come over here, like you were earlier,when I needed you next to me. " kaneki kicked off his shoes and pulled his feet into the bed, Allowing Touka to lean against him.

"I'm sorry you had to go through all that." The white haired ghoul said softly.

"I'm not. i want this,our family. The moment I found out I was pregnant, yeah I was scared and I know you were too when I told you but, we both wanted her.I could never regret any of this...and You, you stayed with me the whole time."

" of course I did. She's part of both of us,I wanted to be here. " Touka smirked.

"I'm surprised you didn't pass out." She teased. Kaneki shook his head, grinning faintly.

'"I'm not going to lie, there were a few times I wasn't too sure if I'd make it. "Touka chuckled.

" I noticed. But You pulled it together pretty good.I'm impressed. "

"Well, I had no right to be weak when you were showing so much strength. Thank you,Touka. For giving me this precious miracle, I promise you that I'll always be the best father and husband I can be and I'll spend the rest of my life making sure you two know how much I love you and how much you both mean to me " Touka kissed him lovingly.

"If you always show this love for her, I'll know what we mean to you. It's going to be tough, but you're already an amazing dad. I couldn't ask for a better one for her, I know you'll protect her and-"

"I'll protect both of you."Kaneki softly nuzzled his ghouls looking down at the infant. Kaneki gently stroked Kaiya's cheek with his finger, the newborn ghoul yawned.

" it's okay,close your eyes and sleep,you had a big day today. Don't worry,Daddy's here and I always will be. " he promised. Moments later his daughter was asleep,Touka followed shortly after,still resting against him,leaving Kaneki to sigh contentedly and relax with his new family.