"No, it wasn't you who ruined it." Beau immediately responded. Eavan might've been too reliant on his comfort, but that wouldn't have been an jssue had Beau's feelings remained neutral. Had he respected the boundaries, then that night would've been shrugged off as a fluke without any further thought. Instead, all he could think of was his instant jealousy and frustration. Merlin, Beau had been ready to leave.

He leant forward to put his elbows on his knees. "I don't care that you came to me for comfort when you were upset. Fuck, I want you to, and that's the problem." Beau's gaze was intense upon her own as he spoke. Surely, he didn't need to speak more plainly than that for her to understand his meaning. "It wasn't you who broke the agreement, and I'm sorry for that."