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“Huh, that’s a little awkward.”

“It’s a lot more awkward because ever since he told me about the three of you getting it on, all I’ve been doing is picturing my missed part in it.”

“I thought you already scratched that itch with Kai and Vorzyr? Or, began to, anyway.”

“I did. I’m talking about you.”

“Oh.”

“You don’t always need somebody to take the lead over you in a sexual situation, you know that? I thought that, too. And, actually, so did Kai. But when I was with Vorzyr, it was a whole different dynamic, more balanced, you know? He can withstand my allure, sure, but I didn’t feel it any stronger than I would when I had Kai take full control when we were fucking around. What I’m saying is, it should be the same for you, as the problem is so similar in nature.”

“When I was with that Ancient vampire my first time, it was me taking control. I thought it would be better if I did, because of my consuming power issue.”

“Really? Even though you were a virgin and had no idea what you were doing?”

She chuckled. “It was messed-up, for sure. But taking control didn’t help. I still exploded and almost killed him and decimated half the club in the process.”

“Right, so from then on, you thought you always had to be the submissive in a sexual situation?”

“Yeah. And, I like the freeing feeling that comes with it, too, to be honest.”

“It’s not just about the submission of it, or even the degradation. It’s actually Kai. The way he is, the way it feels with him.”

“It is?”

“Trust me. Unquestionably.”

“His energy in a sexual situation,” she murmured to herself.

“That’s exactly it. Well put.”

“Huh, definitely something to chew on. All of this is.”

“And a lot toacton, hopefully?” I put to her.

She stared at me, or perhaps through me.

For a long time.

And then she rose to her feet.

Frowning, I looked up at her, feeling the conviction radiating off her.

A little smile curled her lips, breaking through her reservations and taking power, as she said, “You’re right. About all of it. The timehascome to act.”

17

~Kai~

A gold sand beach materialized all around me.

A little bungalow sat atop a hill with wooden steps leading up to it.

I spun and caught sight of Vorzyr in a pair of crimson board shorts sprawled out on a golden towel on the sand, his arms behind his head, as he seemingly relaxed beneath the hot sun beating down upon him.

Before I could start over there, splashes caught my attention. I followed the sounds and looked to see Nyx in nothing but a black thong, wading through the crystal-clear ocean waves, bouncing and smiling, having the time of his life.

My surroundings flickered with a familiar vibrant-blue film in the next moment.

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