Soren nuzzled Cass and wrapped his arms around him. "Because I shouldn't have left. No matter what you do, no matter what happens with us ever, I should have stayed. I should have stayed and talked it out with you. I shouldn't have scared you, and I sure as hell shouldn't have left."
He kissed Cass' forehead and sighed. "We're in this together. I can't fucking be without you, ever."