Startled by the squeeze to his hand, Laurent glanced over to find Gansey gazing at him. As though he was beautiful. As though he was precious.

"You like it?" Laurent asked.

He liked that smile on Gansey. Happiness suited him.

Laurent's heart gave a lurch, as he became acutely aware of the wrongness of keeping this creature of sunlight in captivity. Gansey belonged in the sunlight, a golden son with every luxury. He was too gentle, too good, to deserve Laurent's fate.

Heart aching, Laurent turned away, ducking his head.