Miles stepped closer and asked gently, "Kai, are you okay? Did Rico threaten you?"
Kai shook his head. "He didn't threaten me. I truly like him… and he loves me."
Miles looked stunned. "Kai, I don't know what you're thinking… but why are you hurting Bast like this?"
Kai's eyes were red....he looked away..
Ethan walked into the room, sensing the tension. "Miles, I think we should go home. Kai needs rest."
Miles turned back to Kai, hugging him tightly. "I'm always with you, no matter what you choose, Kai."
Kai took a shaky breath. "Thanks… One day, you'll understand the truth."
With that, Miles and Ethan left the room.
Bast, without a word, walked to his bedroom and locked the door.
Kai lay down on his bed, staring at the ceiling as fresh tears slid down his cheeks. His heart ached, but he kept it all inside.
