I Must Be The First To Know

Ryan was not sure what he regretted the most.

He regretted laying his eyes on Aiden at White Chapel hospital.

He regretted offering the helpless young man the contract.

He regretted sleeping with him the first time.

He regretted giving him his blood.

He regretted falling in love with him.

He regretted every kiss and every hug that he shared with the young man.

He regretted letting him go.

Above all, he regretted that he was not there when Aiden was taken by Organization X.

Months ago, Ryan stood proudly in front of Lord Marcus Caldwell and proclaimed his love for Aiden.

He wanted to marry Aiden, he said. He wanted to make him his official partner.

Ryan was ready to go against his grandfather, his creator, for the sake of a single human being.

Now, in the exact same hall, the Prince was on his knees, begging his grandfather for a favor.