Page 56 of Damaged Prince
Even though, at first, I was freaking out about accepting Kai’s offer to go on this trip, I’m glad I did.
What I didn’t expect was my brother doing what he did. After the incident at the lodge and then him and Logan leaving early, I was torn between being there for my brother and being there for Laney.
How he treated her pissed me off. I understand he’s going through something with school, maybe there’s something else we’re not aware of, but that doesn’t give him the right to take it out on Laney.
Laney has been nothing but kind and supportive when it comes to my brothers, my nephew, and me. She’s gone above and beyond when she didn’t have to. And for Owen to make her second-guess herself, to put her in that funk she was in for a few days, was hard to watch.
I didn’t know what to do or how to help her feel better. I was just glad that Kai was here with me to help.
Thankfully, last night things seemed to have taken a turn for the better. Laney looks to be back to her old self, joking around, smiling, and laughing.
I love her smile, and her laugh makes this warm feeling settle over me.
That first night we were together on this trip meant far more than she will ever know. She didn’t judge me or look at me funny when I told her that she’s been my one and only.
She was patient and understanding. She took the time to understand what I needed, while taking what she needed.
She’s honestly perfect. Part of me is glad that I’ve never been attracted to anyone else besides her and Kai. It means that I’m able to experience all the important things with people who really deserve it. People who mean something to me.
Yes, the sex was amazing. Beyond amazing, really. Being with Laney... there’s no words to describe how she makes me feel. But it wasn’t just about the sex.
It was how she made me feel emotionally during it. Loved. Cherished. Wanted. She listened and didn’t judge. She didn’t push or poke fun at me.
After opening up to Laney and talking about Kai, my mindset on him has changed as well.
At first, I was nervous about giving him a chance, to let him in. Fear of my past was taking root in the present. But after this trip and the bit of time I got to spend with him, I know I want more.
No. I need more.
There’s something about Kai that drives me wild in all the best ways. When I’m around him, I feel cared for. And I know that sounds stupid, but I like it. I like that he makes sure I’m fed, or checks in on me and how I’m feeling.
He’s never put himself first; it’s always Laney and me before himself.
As someone who’s felt alone for so long inside my own head, it’s nice to be taken care of for once.
A part of me fears I might get too dependent on it, but the other part doesn’t seem to care.
This is what I like, what I need. Honestly, there’s not one dominant bone in my body, but with Laney and Kai, I don’t think that matters. Together, they know exactly how to handle me. And it’s kind of refreshing.
As I pack my bags to go home, a melancholy feeling settles over me.
It wasn’t long enough. I need more time with them. I don’t want to go home, to go back to the real world. I want to stay here in this little bubble we’ve built.
What I need to do is breathe. Because even though we’re going home, they’re coming with me. Laney lives down the hall. And I’m sure I’ll see Kai more. Maybe he will start coming over to the house now that he’s back in my life.
Biting my lip, I smile, this giddy feeling replacing the sadness from just a moment ago.
I know what I need to do. I need to stop fighting my feelings for Laney and Kai, and take what they’re willing to give me. I’ve craved something like this for so long, and I won’t waste any more time now that I have it.
After I’m done packing, I check the room to make sure I'm not leaving anything behind. Heading to the main part of the cabin, I frown when I don’t see Kai or Laney. Not even their bags.
Huh. Maybe they’re still sleeping?
Looking down at the time on my phone, my brows jump. Shit. We have maybe less than two hours before the time Kai said we needed to be at the airport.
Tossing my bag by the door, I head back towards the back of the cabin in search of them.
Laney has been in my bed for the majority of the trip, but she stayed with Kai last night.
