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“Why is that?”
Kane gripped the steering wheel until his knuckles turned white. “I’ve not been myself since you showed up.”
My heart cracked open, knowing that, once again, I’d caused him so much pain. “I wish I could go back and undo it all. Take away the hurt. I’m so sorry, Kane. I hope someday you can forgive me.”
Kane looked at me, confusion written all over his face. “Brie, it’s a lot to process, but when you told me you had amnesia, and Alida confirmed it, there was nothing to forgive. It’s up to me to work through it.”
Even though I knew he was right, it didn’t stop the burning sensation in my chest. There was one thing I could do to help him. It would mean I might never have answers to my past, but I was willing to take that chance—for him.
“Kane, I can leave.” Tears stung my eyes the moment I looked at him. “I’ll call my parents and move back to Tennessee. Being here is only making the situation worse for you, and I can’t do that to you anymore. My presence is like pouring salt in a wound, not allowing it to heal.”
Kane’s biceps strained his shirtsleeves as he rubbed the back of his neck with his free hand, staring straight ahead into the darkness as he drove.
I held my breath, but I knew I would be packing tomorrow as soon as I suggested it. It was the right thing to do. Everything inside me screamed and kicked like a rebellious little child, though. I didn’t want to be away from him, but I was the one thing causing his agony. It was my turn to save him, no matter the cost.
“No.”
My ears were clearly playing tricks on me. “What?”
“You’re not leaving. I know I wanted you to in the beginning, but that was before I learned the truth. You’re staying.”
I released the breath I was holding. “So, you get to decide if I come or go? Not sure that’s how this works.”
Kane turned onto a gravel road, and the full moon peeked through the leafless trees, lighting the way.
“I will always be the one to decide when you come.” He grinned at me.
Laughing, I gently smacked his shoulder. “You know what I mean. In the society and in the bedroom, you can be bossy, but not when it concerns life decisions. Those are mine.”
Kane didn’t acknowledge my comment about the society, but I knew it was him. Once I’d put it together, I also recognized his hands. I suppose wearing gloves during kinky times would be kind of weird.
The car slowed to a stop, then Kane turned off the engine.
“Where are we?” I asked, unbuckling my seat belt and opening the door.
Kane climbed out of the Jag, then waited for me. He took my hand and led me through the trees and to an open field.
“Let’s get something clear. You’re not leaving.” He reached up and smoothed my hair. “I just found you again, and I’m not sure I can let you go.”
I looked at him, our gazes connecting. “Are you sure? After everything I’ve put you through, how can you want me around?”
He cupped my chin. “Because sometimes, it’s worth the hell. You’re worth the sacrifice, Brie. Let’s give us another chance. I want to be with you again.”
I placed my palm against his chest, his heart pounding beneath my touch. “For you, it’s again. For me, it’s the first time. But somewhere inside, there’s a pull toward you I can’t deny. It’s not just the sex, Kane. You feel familiar and safe, and I’m quickly falling for you. Sometimes I wonder if you’re in my good dreams, or if it’s your voice I hear calling my name in my nightmares. I don’t remember much, but there’s always someone with me. I’m terrified I’ll hurt you again, though.”
Kane pulled me tighter against him, his hand running the length of my back. “Let me love you again, Brie. Let me in. Don’t fight what feels right.”
How could I argue with him? He’d saved me once, and I suspected he would save me this time too.
I pushed up on my tiptoes and gently pressed my lips to his. Butterflies scattered in my tummy, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. “So, what are we doing?” I grinned and gripped the collar of his jacket.
“It’s simple. You’re mine. I’m yours. Any motherfucker that touches you …” Playing it cool, Kane shrugged, refusing to meet my eyes. “I’ll put him in the hospital. If they need a reference, I’m sure Marc will be happy to provide one.”
It was wrong to laugh, but I couldn’t help it. “Marc is a piece of shit and had it coming.” I kissed Kane again, loving how his mouth felt against mine. Maybe my brain didn’t remember who he was, but it seemed like my heart did.
“He did. But I will deal with him later. Tonight, it’s about us. I wanted to share something with you. Not many people know that I hide out here, so promise me this stays between us.”
“Promise. And umm, isn’t that a given with the kind of conversations we’ve already had? I mean, the cult, plus you’re in the society.” I stepped back and jogged away, grinning. “I know it’s you, Kane. Why not admit it?”
