Page 45 of Dark Cravings

“Kenley, can we talk?” I shouted over the music.

“I don’t think we have anything to talk about, Thomas.”

“Please. Just five minutes and then if you still want nothing to do with me, I’ll respect that decision.”

“Fine. Let’s go.”

I led her off the dance floor and up to my office where we could speak in peace. I didn’t think she’d want to talk in my room.

“What do you want, Thomas?”

“First, I need to apologize for acting like an asshole when you played with Carlos. I had no right.”

“You’re right. You didn’t. Why did you?”

“I was jealous, Kenley. I didn’t like seeing you with someone else.”

“You ended things with us by playing with someone else. It was your decision to move on from us.”

“I fucked up. I know that now. I just had a conversation with Chase and realize now, it wouldn’t be hard at all to support Shelby as a switch. I want you two too badly to let that come between us.”

“You already let it come between us! Do you think you can just snap your fingers and have everything your way?”

“No, I don’t think that at all. I’m so sorry for causing all this trouble. I never should have played with her. I never should have walked away from you two.”

“How am I supposed to trust that you won’t just walk away again? I trusted you once before.”

“All I can do is beg you for another chance to prove this to you.”

“Even if I agree, Shelby hasn’t been back to the club since that night. She hasn’t spoken to me since she broke things off with me.”

“Wait, she broke up with you?”

“She did. She said it wasn’t fair to either of us to try having a relationship that didn’t allow for her to also be a sub. I was selfish and didn’t consider her needs.”

“Shit. So, we would both need to convince her that we want this?”

“Yes, I think so, though I think I’ll have an easier time than you,” she chuckled. “After all, I tried to keep things going after you bailed.”

“Will you give me another chance, Kenley? Please… I’ve never wanted anyone like I want you and Shelby. I would do anything for another chance.”

She looked at me and I could practically see the wheels turning in her head. She hadn’t said no right away, so maybe she was really thinking about giving this to me.

“Okay, Thomas. If we can convince Shelby, I’ll try again. You better not break my heart again. I don’t think I could bear it.”

“I won’t, I promise. I know it’s going to take time but I will prove that I’m worthy of you both.”

“Good. You can start by talking to Shelby.”

“What? You want me to talk to her on my own?”

“Yup. I know I need to have a conversation with her too but there’s no point if she isn’t going to let you in.”

“Okay, I’ll do it. Thank you, Kenley. You won’t regret this.”

“We’ll see. Let me know how it goes.”

“I will. Talk to you later.”

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