"It's a godsdamned mess." Felix lets his head flop back and groans softly. "I still don't want either of them to be dragged into this but if I can't talk them into staying out of it..." And who is he kidding, these are two of the only men he knows stubborn enough to ignore his powers of persuasion.

"It's so unfair. I wanted to handle this without hurting them again. But one look at your faces and I know I already have."