Page 170 of Forgotten Prejudice

He chuckled. “Fair enough.”

“I mean it, Soren. You might have had your reasons, but ultimately, you just got up and left me.” I paused for a moment and took in some air. “It hurt so much for so long, and I can’t help but think how everything could have been different if you’d just said something.”

I could hear him breathing through the phone before he cleared his throat.

“I know, and I’m sorry.”

“No, you don’t get to say that.” My eyes stung, so I squeezed them tight and then looked up at the sky. “You had seven years to speak up. Seven fucking years Soren.”

If he’d just told me sooner about the things he went through, I wouldn’t have suffered for so long—erase that. I would have been there for him. But because he didn’t say a word and instead chose to go through this hell alone, I was forced to do the same.

“Why don’t you come here right now?”

“Seriously?” I tsked. “That’s what you have to say in your defense?”

“No. I have a lot to say, but it’s better speaking in person than over the phone.”

I shrugged. “It’s easier this way.”

“Why?”

“I dunno. Maybe ’cause it rules out the possibility of having hot sex?”

Like the superhot, dirty sex we had in the surf shack last week. My back still hurt from that damn counter, but it was the best type of pain.

“We can have phone sex.” He let out a low chuckle that went straight to my cock. “I’ve been told before that I have a sexy voice.”

I could definitely vouch for that, but luckily, I had enough willpower this time to stop it before we got swept away with lust.

“Stop avoiding my questions.”

“Fine,” he sighed. “I left, and I agree it was stupid of me, but look how much we’ve grown through the pain.”

I wanted to get angry with him, but he made perfect sense. If I didn’t reach rock bottom, who knew where I’d be today?

Overly emotional, I looked around me, then cleared my throat. “I’m going to hang up now.” Because talking with you is becoming too addictive.

“That’s a shame.”

“Bye, Soren,” I said and quickly hung up before he could say another word that would lure me in. Smiling, I stared at the black screen and shook my head. He was always so smooth with his words—the jerk.

After that, I took a long shower before deciding to make myself something to eat. The kids were out, and Kai was still at work, so it was just me and my three Musketeers; although the dogs were sleeping, so I was pretty much on my own. Since I was a terrible cook, I settled for a sandwich with cheese and lots of mayo. I loved that crap. Adding a bit of chips on the side, I then poured myself a glass of soda and was ready to sit down and eat when Kai walked in.

“Tell me this isn’t your dinner,” he said, already grabbing half a sandwich from my plate and taking a bite. “Disgusting as always.”

“Hey,” I grunted and stole it back from him. “That’s my hard work you’re talking about.”

He laughed, smile lines appearing on each side of his handsome face. “I can cook you dinner, you know?”

Taking a bite from my sandwich, I shook my head. “Nah, it’s good enough. Besides, you just came back after a long day—” My words were cut short as he moved his thumb over the corner of my mouth, cleaning me from the mayo, then brought it back to his lips and sucked on his thumb.

“Mhmm.” He licked his lips, then bent down to kiss me. Not minding the fact I’d just eaten, Kai pushed his tongue in and groaned into the kiss. His tongue fought mine for dominance before I gave up and allowed him to do as he pleased.

“You know I love feeding you,” he chuckled over my lips.

It seemed as if my confusion didn’t stop my body from responding to Kai’s flirting, as my cock just grew harder in my pants. I felt guilty, but in the same breath, I wanted him to touch me more. Was I a bad person for wanting both men at the same time? Probably yes, but it wasn’t like Kai hadn’t slept with hundreds of people over the years. The same went for Soren, who just got up and left me after I gave him my heart. So, while I didn’t know what I wanted, I did know Kai’s hands on my body felt good, so when he asked if I wanted to shower with him, I agreed, and when he got on his knees and sucked my cock, I allowed the pleasure to take over me without stopping to think about it. And later on, I did the same to him.

After we were done, Kai cooked dinner for me, and we sat down to eat.