"Please," he said, a smile creeping up on his lips. "Let's go through it together." They could share memories of his father, of their childhood, choosing the items to keep for their new home.

"And I'll help you pack. You don't have to do all the work." He was determined to treat Adam like his equal when, at the very least, they were alone. Why should Adam have to shoulder it all? Ronan wasn't helpless, and it wasn't the kind of relationship he wanted to have.

"I think he's coming by today, around lunch." Ronan shrugged. "Said he wants to meet me alone or something. Maybe he wants me to pick up my dad's work? I'm not going to, though. It's not for me." Trading and acquiring rare objects was not his thing even if he had a talent for it. It wasn't Declan's thing either, though he liked to pretend it was.

"After that, I'll have a hotel booked for us. Sound good?"