The sadness in Gansey's eyes made Laurent's heart clench. He felt guilty, knowing that he'd stolen Gansey from his life in the sunshine. Even if Gansey had forced his hand.

"Have you got a family? Children?" Laurent asked, hating the thought of it. Surely they wouldn't be starving, at least, with Gansey gone. He was well off enough that he must surely have provided for any family, though there might be other complications. Laurent felt a sick stab of jealousy at the thought of a beautiful young wife and golden children. Adored, pampered, safe, with such a strong and handsome young man to care for them. And Laurent had selfishly stolen him away, knowing that he could never fairly have anything as pure as Gansey.