AN: Had a busy day yesterday. It's the holidays and everyone is eager to do adventurous things but I will make up for yesterday. Happy reading!
Oh," Yu Xi murmured, settling deeper into the pillows. The sheets smelled faintly of cedar which reminded him of Jian Ci. It was a comforting scent, lifting his spirit.
Eros watched him for a long moment, then said, "Come with me," Eros said at last, his voice low but firm. "I will take you and Xiaobao away from here. I will break the blood oath for you. You can live a quiet, happy life. Forget the politics. Forget the Jian brothers. If you want, I can find you someone just as good-looking as Jian Ci."
Yu Xi looked at him, startled—but not by the offer. By the desperation in his grandfather's eyes.
He had never thought anyone would care about him this much after his mother died. But here was Eros, the man who had once seemed like a distant legend, offering to tear down the world just to keep him safe.
